Chevening Awards

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Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarships programme. Established in 1983, these scholarships support study at UK universities – mostly one-year Masters’ degrees – for students with demonstrable potential to become future leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers. They are for professional graduates, in early or mid-career, across a wide range of fields, including politics, business, the media, civil society, religion, and academia.

Chevening Scholarships are currently offered in approximately 110 countries, in most regions of the world. In the 2011-12 academic year, there were over 700 Chevening scholars at universities across the UK. The scholarships are mainly funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), with some contributions from universities and other partners in the UK and overseas, including governmental and private sector bodies.

Candidates for these scholarships must normally meet the following criteria:

• 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 the required English Language skills.

Durham is currently a standard Chevening Partner with five incoming students 2012-13. To find out how to apply for a Chevening Award in 2013-14 please see the following weblink: www.chevening.org.