Chevening Scholars come from more than 150 countries and territories worldwide (excluding US and EU) and there are over 44,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.
Awards are typically for a one year Master’s degree at universities across the UK.
Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and partner organisations. The programme awards scholarships to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study one year postgraduate courses at universities in the UK.

What Chevening scholarships are available?
We are pleased to accept applications for the following Chevening Awards:
Please visit the Chevening website for the application timeline.
What do the scholarships cover?
All Chevening Awards cover tuition fees and living costs for a one year postgraduate course.
Who can apply for a Chevening Scholarship?
Chevening Scholarships are for talented professionals who have been identified as potential future leaders across a wide range of fields, including politics, business, the media, civil society, religion, and academia.
Applicants should be high calibre graduates with the personal, intellectual, and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership. Chevening Scholarships are available to students from more than 150 countries and territories worldwide (excluding the USA and the EU).
Which courses areas are eligible?
All one year postgraduate courses are eligible however the course and field of study should relate to your current or future career goals. You should also visit the Chevening website to check which subject areas are a priority for your country.
Should I be holding an offer at USW before I apply for a Chevening scholarship?
You are encouraged to apply for your chosen courses of study before or at the same time as applying for a Chevening Scholarship. Acceptance onto a course at a UK university is considered an asset by the Chevening selection committee at any stage of the selection process. View our courses and apply for your place at USW.
Please visit the Chevening website for further details about eligibility criteria. Please refer to the guidance on the website before applying, including the frequently asked questions. You should also refer to the apply web page on the Chevening website which contain guidance for applicants from your country, including priority subject areas.
If you are looking to find out more from those students who have been awarded a Chevening scholarship in the past, here are some profiles here:
OTGONTSETSEG BISHKHORLOO -
MSC IN SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
MUHANNED KALASH -
MSC GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
SHARIF KHOSHNAW -
MSC RENEWABLE ENERGY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
MABEDI LETSHOLO -
MSC PROJECT MANAGEMENT
KUDAKWASHE MAGURA -
MSC ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
KOEMHONG SOL -
MA LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (EDUCATION)