Chevening Scholarship How to secure Chevening scholarship for UK education Table of Contents Timeline for Chevening scholarship 2021 Key dates to ponder with respect to your scholarship application Chevening Scholarship and Benefits Understanding the scholarship structure Eligibility Criteria Check your eligibility for scholarship application Work Experience Requirement How much experience is needed for you to qualify Documents and Application Essential documents and the procedure to apply for the scholarship 01 02 03 04 05 1 Chevening Scholarship a nd Benefits © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2020 2 Understanding Chevening Scholarship Chevening is an international scholarship programme established by the government of the United Kingdom and funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations. It started in 1983, and more than 50,000 professionals have studied in the UK through Chevening It is a fully - funded scholarship. The Master’s course needs to be of 1 year duration Option 1: Apply for same course at 3 UK universities and then the scholarship Option2: Apply for 3 different courses at the same UK university and then the scholarship Chevening scholarship is mainly for Master’s programs © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2020 3 Benefits of Chevening Scholarship • Monthly Stipend (Accommodation and Living Expenses) • Arrival and Departure Allowance • Economy Class Return Tickets • Reimbursement of Visa Application Fee • TB Testing Reimbursement • Waiver on Tuition Fee © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2020 4 Eligibility Criteria © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2020 5 Do You Qualify for Chevening Scholarship? ? You must have completed your undergraduate degree. Education You have applied to three universities in the UK and received at least 1 offer letter. Application You must be the citizen of a Chevening - eligible country Nationality You should have at least two years of work experience. Work Experience The selection criteria for Chevening Scholarship are aimed to identify " high - calibre graduates with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership " © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2020 6 Do You Qualify for Chevening Scholarship? ? You should return to your home country for at least two years after scholarship ends. Agreement You cannot apply if you have previously received a UK government - funded scholarship to study in the UK Previous Scholarship(s) You are not eligible if you are a UK citizen or hold dual British citizenship British Nationals You are not eligible if you are a current or former employee of Her Majesty’s Government Work History The Chevening scheme is more comparable to the US Fulbright Scholarships Winners of Chevening scholarships often receive coverage in local and national newspapers © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2020 7 Work Experience Requirement © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2020 8 Work Experience Requirements Full time / part - time / voluntary work as well as paid internships are accepted Not necessary to meet the work experience requirement in one single employment At least 2 years of work experience (2800 hours) is needed Mandatory employment that was part of your UG or PG study will not be counted © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2020 9 Documents and Application © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2020 10 Documents Required for Application Transcripts Your degree certificates (UG and/or PG) Biography A short but unique essay about yourself Certificates Additional certificates of your achievements LOR 2 Letter of Recommendations © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2020 11 Its is advised to get professional help before applying to different UK universities as it ensures a high chance of success. AHZ Associates is one of the largest UK university consultants and you may visit our website to get started. Did you know? Application Process Applications are made online via the official website for Chevening scholarship Before that, you need to apply to at least 3 different universities or 3 different courses at the same university and secure an offer letter © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2020 12 Application Timeline © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2020 13 Application Timeline for 2021 2020 2020 2021 2021 Application opens on 3 Sept. and closes on 3 Nov. September Application selection and assessments by reading committee November / December 22 Feb. is documents submission deadline. Interviews on 1 Mar. February / March Results released in early June and offer deadline is 15 July June / July © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2020 14 Thank You © AH&Z Associates Ltd. 2020