Q. What does 'Chevening' mean?

A. The word 'Chevening' is synonymous with prestigious scholarships to the UK. 'Chevening House' is the name of the official country residence of the British Foreign Secretary. In 1994 Douglas Hurd, then Foreign Secretary, renamed the Foreign & Commonwealth Office's Scholarships and Awards Scheme - 'The British Chevening Scholarships Programme', after Chevening House.

Q. What do Chevening Scholarship cover financially?
 
A. There are basically three types of scholarship;

• Type A scholarships – these cover tuition fees only.
• Type B scholarships – these are full scholarships that cover tuition fees, monthly stipend and various one-off allowances.
• Type C scholarships – these vary from award to award and cover part/full stipend and/or allowances.

Q. Where do I apply for a Chevening Scholarship?

A. You must apply to The British Embassy/High Commission or The British Council in the country of which you are a citizen. (e.g. if you are Cambodian, you must apply to British Embassy Phnom Penh).

Q. What are the selection criteria for application?

A. Please see the Chevening Selection criteria.

Q. What types of courses can I study on a Chevening scholarship?

A. Chevening scholars must study in the UK for at least 3-months. Most scholars already have a first degree and the majority study for postgraduate degrees particularly Masters courses. However some scholars cannot spare that much time away from their careers and we welcome applications for shorter vocational courses as long as they are adequately challenging and relevant. We seldom fund undergraduate courses and normally only consider PhD's and MPhil's when we have a co-funding partner. Chevening scholarships can be used to study most subjects, however various subjects such as MSc in Resource Management, MSc in Environmental Forestry, MBA in Health Population and Nutrition, MA Tourism Management, Journalism studies, MA in Project Management and so on have been offered so far. You have to state it clearly in the application form on your proposed subject. Please visit www.educationuk.org for more detailed about Universities and study courses.