Chevening Scholarship - Welcome, aspiring scholars, to the exciting world of the Chevening Scholarship 2023! This esteemed scholarship is a unique, fully funded opportunity enabling ambitious students from diverse global locations, including the beautiful nation of Kenya, to embark on a world-class educational journey in the United Kingdom.
The Chevening Scholarship is more than a mere scholarship – it’s an expedition into unparalleled learning experiences, invaluable networking, and vibrant cultural exchanges. This exceptional program, brought to life by the UK government's Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, along with esteemed partner organizations, is committed to cultivating the global leaders of tomorrow.
Our Chevening Scholars emerge from a rich variety of countries and cultures, yet they all share a unifying aspiration: to leverage their passion, vision, and skills to drive positive change and shape a more equitable and sustainable world.
The Chevening Advantage: More Than Just a Scholarship
An Investment in Your Future
The advantages of being a Chevening Scholar are manifold. This scholarship covers not just your tuition fees, but opens a gateway to the world-class education offered by renowned UK universities. It provides exceptional networking opportunities, invites you to dive into the diverse cultural milieu of the UK, and enables you to become part of a dynamic global community.
On concluding your scholarship tenure, you'll join a powerful global network of over 50,000 alumni, armed with deep knowledge and expansive connections, ready to turn your innovative ideas into reality and flourish in your chosen careers.
Navigating the Chevening Application Process
Your Path to Success
The application process for the Chevening Scholarship involves submitting your educational documents, references, and one unconditional UK university offer. Remember, it's vital to submit these documents for your application to proceed. Stay updated about your application status via email updates at every step, or simply check your status on our user-friendly online application system.
The Chevening Eligibility Checklist
Who Can Apply?
Before you commence your application, make sure you meet the Chevening eligibility criteria. To qualify, you must:
- Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.
- Commit to returning to your home country for a minimum of two years after your award has ended.
- Have completed an undergraduate degree, enabling entry to a postgraduate program at a UK university by the time you submit your application.
- Possess at least two years of work experience, equivalent to 2,800 hours.
- Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 13 July 2023.
Do note that certain conditions can render you ineligible, such as holding British or dual British citizenship (unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong), having refugee status in a non-Chevening eligible country, or being an employee, a relative of an employee, or a former employee of His Majesty’s Government.
The Chevening Financial Coverage
What’s Included?
The Chevening Scholarship is a fully-funded program covering university tuition fees, a monthly stipend, travel costs to and from the UK, an arrival allowance, a homeward departure allowance, the cost of one visa application, and a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK.
When to Apply for Chevening Scholarships
Plan Ahead
Although applications for the 2023/2024 Chevening Scholarships are now closed, the next application cycle for the 2024/25 scholarships opens in August 2023. To receive application news and guidance for the 2024/2025 Chevening Scholarships, subscribe to the Alphagram newsletter.
Remember, the Chevening Scholarship is not just about the financial support, but about welcoming you to a global network of ambitious leaders and change-makers. Good luck with your application and your journey towards becoming a leader who makes a difference!
