British Chevening Scholarships (students from developing countries)

This scholarship is awarded to graduate students from developing countries.

Students: students from developing countries and non-EU students who want to study at least 3 months in UK.
Grant-awarding organization: Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO).
Study areas: most subjects.
Level: most scholars already have a first degree and the majority study for postgraduate degrees particularly Masters courses.
Grant duration: 3-12 months (during the studies in UK).
Eligibility: competition for Chevening scholarships is intense, and only one in every 25 applicants is successful. A typical successful applicant would be:
• A graduate with proven academic skills.
• Committed to return to their country and contribute to the socio-economic development of their country through implementing the new skills and knowledge acquired in the UK.
• Established in a career, with a track record of excellence and achievement, and the prospect of becoming a leader in his/her chosen field.
• The vast majority of Chevening scholars are aged 25 - 35 years old.
• Be able to show at interview that they possess the personal qualities to benefit from their scholarship and use it to succeed in their chosen career.
• Have a clear idea how their scholarship will benefit their country on their return.
• Have good English Language skills, as most UK Higher Education Institutions require a minimum IELTS of 6.5 for admission onto Postgraduate courses.
Grant amount: there are 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.
Application details: you will have to contact the British Embassy/High Commission or The British Council in the country of which you are a citizen. Please see the full country listing and select the country for which you are a citizen for the application procedure.
Application deadline: there isn't a single timetable for applications and so it is important that you check with the local office when the deadline for applications in your country is.
Website: http://www.chevening.com/.
E-mail: http://www.chevening.com/about/help/contact.html.
Observations: the Chevening Scholarships scheme has ceased operating in the majority of European Union countries. Priority is for applicants from developing countries.