CHEVENING is one of the world’s most prestigious scholarships that can be received by an individual. As one of Chevening’s scholars, you have the opportunity to study and live in the United Kingdom (UK) with a fully-funded scholarship for one year.

Chevening is the UK government’s global scholarship and fellowship programme, and is funded by the UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and partner organisations, offering future leaders from all around the world a life-changing opportunity to pursue a master’s degree at a UK university and experience life in the UK.

During the Chevening Open Day at the British High Commissioner’s residence, Deputy British Ambassador to Guyana and Suriname Judy Kpogho stated that the scholarship was established in 1983. Since then, they have offered scholarships to candidates from over 160 countries across the globe.

According to Kpogho, “The scholarship covers a one-year master’s programme in the UK at any chosen university and any chosen subject. Usually, applicants have the ability to apply for three subjects. So, you can either choose three courses in the same university or you can choose three subjects at three different universities in the UK. The scholarship covers the full tuition, including monthly stipends, and the stipend is dependent on which part of the UK you are.”

The stipend also covers any associated course with research or travels within the limits of your studies. “If you have families, you will have to apply for visas and things for them separately. It doesn’t cover the cost of the family; it’s solely for the applicants,” Kpogho stated.

The stipend covers accommodation as well.

The eligibility criteria require applicants to be at least 18 years old. She said there is no cap to the age limit, which means that if the applicant is 18 or older, and meets the requirements, they will be able to apply.
Applicants must also be a citizen of one of the many Chevening-eligible countries or territories, must return home for a minimum of two years after completing your master’s degree, have at least two years of work experience (please note that this does not need to be consecutive), have completed an undergraduate degree that will enable you to apply for a postgraduate course at a UK university, and not have previously studied in the UK through a UK Government funded scholarship.

After ensuring they meet all of the eligibility requirements, applicants must find and select three master’s degree courses at up to three UK universities and apply Online during the application window at chevening.org/apply.

In the application, persons will be asked about their leadership skills, networking skills, motivation to study in the UK with Chevening, and to highlight their goals for the future. After the application period, applicants will find out (in early next year) if they have been invited to attend an interview. By mid-2025, they will find out if they have been conditionally selected for Chevening. In July 2025 they must receive an unconditional offer from at least one of their master’s degree course choices by this time, and by September-October 2025, if their application is successful, applicants will begin their studies in the UK as a Chevening Scholar.

The current window for application submissions is open, and closes on November 05, 2024. For more on Chevening, persons can visit https://www.chevening.org/scholarship/guyana/