Chevening Scholarships 2011/2012, UK

Chevening Scholarships are for future leaders from around the world, usually to fund one-year Masters courses at British universities

How to apply

There is no coordinated global launch of the programme. British missions around the world will advertise Chevening separately, so timings will vary. Some Embassies will advertise as early as late autumn, while others will start as late as spring.

Before applying

Please check your local British Embassy or High Commission website, and your local British Council website, for details about how the scheme will operate in your country, including information about timings and whether criteria about areas of interest have been applied. Foreign Office priorities are likely to be borne in mind during selection but it is also possible that local criteria will have been applied too.  

Making an application

Prospective scholars applying for Chevening scholarships should apply using our online application tool, eChevening. If you have any questions about the online process or any other difficulties, please direct them to the nearest British Council office.

Other information

The Education UK website is the gateway to UK education and provides education information for international students. It covers everything from choosing the right course for you, how to apply and immigration advice, right through to your arrival and life in the UK.

Sifting and invitation to interview

British Council staff locally will sift applications. Those getting through this stage will be invited to attend an interview that will be chaired by a member of the Embassy staff.

Unsuccessful applicants

The volume of applications (over 20, 000 for the 2011/12 academic year) means that for the most part unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.

Successful applicants

If you are lucky enough to be selected as Chevening scholar that will be confirmed in writing shortly afterwards and the British Council will help prepare you.