Written By: Shaher Hamdan, Reviewed By: Dr. Marwa Hamdan. Edited by: Majed Jaber.
What does the Chevening scholarship cover?
The Chevening Programme includes a tailored engagement program creating opportunities for scholars to network with each other as well as alumni, the FCDO, high-profile speakers, and partner organizations. Award recipients receive:
- Payment of tuition fees
- Economy travel to and from your country of residence by an approved route for you only
- An arrival allowance
- The cost of an entry clearance (visa) application for you only
- A departure allowance
- A contribution of up to £75 for TB testing, where is required
- A travel top-up allowance
- A monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover accommodation and living expenses. The monthly stipend will depend on whether you are studying inside or outside London. These rates are subject to annual review.
When do applications open and close?
Chevening scholarship applications almost often open in early August and close in early November each year. It’s highly recommended to submit your application early since in the last few days before the deadline the application website will usually be laggy and you might experience difficulties submitting your application. Find more details about this year’s Application timeline here.
What should I do to be ready for applying?
- For graduates: focus on your work experience, write drafts of examples about your leadership roles and networking skills and how you utilized them efficiently, get your documents and certificates ready and translated into English, and try to get your statement and reference letters ready before starting your application.
- For undergraduates: Besides focusing on your study to get good grades, seize every chance possible to improve your soft skills and build an outstanding experience. Attending conferences, participating in extracurricular activities, and volunteering as can help a ton in building communication and teamwork skills, socially developing your personality, and demonstrating your community involvement importance, thus will dramatically increase your chances in every opportunity you apply for.
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