UNITED KINGDOM: Chevening Scholarships 2024/2025

The Chevening Scholarships 2023/2024 call for applications is now open.

Chevening is the UK Government’s international scholarships programme aimed at developing global leaders since 1983. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations, Chevening scholarships are awarded to outstanding professionals from South Africa and beyond to pursue a one-year master’s degree in any subject at any UK university.

For detailed information on the programme and eligibility criteria kindly visit https://www.chevening.org/scholarship/south-africa/

Degree level

Master’s

Deadlines

7 November 2023 at 12:00 GMT (midday UK time).

What is included in the scholarship?

Chevening provides fully-funded scholarships, leaving recipients free to focus on achieving their professional goals and enjoying the experience of a lifetime. Chevening Scholars will live and study in the UK for a year, during which time they will develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.

The scholarship covers:

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 this 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.

Please note:

There is a fee cap applied to MBA programmes that requires you to cover any additional cost over £22,000.

Who can apply?

South African citizens;
Commitment to return to South Africa for a minimum of two years after your award has ended;
Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university (this is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK);
Have at least two years’ work experience;
Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 11 July 2024.

Fields of Study

Any one year master’s offered by UK universities;
The courses you choose must be full-time, taught master’s (i.e. not research-focused MRes programmes);
Be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/ October 2024;

Application process

Applications for Chevening Scholarships can only be submitted using the Chevening online application system.

All Chevening applicants must submit their education documents, references, and one unconditional UK university offer.

The process of selecting Chevening Scholars takes a minimum of eight months from the application deadline to when scholars are conditionally selected for an award.

You will receive email updates about your application status at each step of the selection process. You can also check your status on the online application system. Log in using your registration details.

For information about the application and selection process, visit the application timeline and frequently asked questions.

Contact

Please visit the Chevening Scholarship website for enquiries.

Documents and links

Chevening Scholarships website

Eligible UK university courses

Eligibility

Online application system

Chevening application timeline

Terms and conditions of the scholarship

Note

Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Applicants are required to undertake their own research into programmes and institutions and are responsible for ensuring that the qualifications will be recognised in South Africa by contacting the South African Qualifications Authority and the relevant professional bodies. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training.