Chevening Scholarships Are Now Open For 2016/2017
The Chevening Scholarship is a unique once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get fully-funded scholarship to study overseas - precisely the UK.
This Scholarship, which offers full funding for post-graduate courses in UK universities, covers the following costs:
- university tuition fees
- a monthly stipend
- travel costs to and from the UK
- an arrival allowance
- a homeward departure allowance
- a thesis grant
- a grant for study materials
- a study travel allowance
- the cost of one visa application
- a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK
Who Should Apply:
As stated on the Chevening website, Chevening Scholarships in Nigeria are awarded to outstanding emerging leaders to pursue a one-year Master’s at any UK university. The scholarship programme provides a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK. So, if you consider yourself to possess these leadership traits, you are welcome to apply.
As a Chevening Scholar, you also have the opportunity to become part of the highly regarded and influential Chevening global network.
Applicants from Nigeria can choose any course of study, but the following fields are particularly welcomed:
- Agricultural research
- Detentions
- Energy
- Environmental science
- Financial services
- Good governance
- Human rights
- Humanitarian crises
- Infectious disease
- Job creation
- Law
- Media
- Power generation
- Prison services
- Prosperity
- Rehabilitation
- Science and innovation
- Security
- Small scale businesses
Applications for 2016/2017 Chevening Scholarships are now open.
Please visit the CHEVENING WEBSITE for details and to apply. Applications close on 3rd November at 12:00 GMT (midday UK time)
Ensure you have the following ready:
- Two references to be provided in a letter format and written in English
- Valid passport/national ID card
- University transcripts (undergraduate, postgraduate)
- Three different UK Master's course choices
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