Chevening Scholarship 2023-24, All You Need To Know

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What's Covered

Grab this opportunity. It would be best if you also learned about the queen’s ascent. Getting to Britain to study is not an easy task. But the chance to get there is right here staring at you—the Chevening scholarships.

Chevening Scholarship Kenya

The Chevening 2023 scholarship allows students to study for a master’s degree of their choice at any UK (United Kingdom) university. Pretty impressive, isn’t it? To ice the cake with cream, the scholarship is fully funded, meaning you don’t pay a single cent.

The scholarship is open to international students from the listed countries, with no restrictions. The master’s program runs for one year only; many students might underestimate a year, but sincerely speaking, this scholarship will positively impact your academic life.

Who is Eligible to Apply

Here are some of the eligibility criteria to get the Chevening scholarship.

You must come from a country approved by Chevening.
You must return to your home country and serve for two years after the scholarship ends (hence you should not stay in the UK after the master’s degree scholarship).
You must have completed a degree for you to be admitted to the master’s program.
You must have two years of work experience (Don’t be stressed about this, any volunteer work or internship will count as work experience).
You must have applied to a minimum of three universities that are approved by Chevening in the UK.
The opening date is 2^nd August 2022 and closes on 2^nd November 2022

You can be disqualified from Chevening scholarships if:

You hold British nationality, or if you have dual citizenship and one of them is British,
you are a refugee in a country not eligible for the Chevening scholarships (however, if you’re a refugee from a Chevening eligible country, you can apply).
You are an employee, a relative, or a former employee of the UK government (This includes all the embassies and high commissions worldwide).
You are an employee, a relative, or a former employee of Chevening partner organizations (you can only apply if the contract took place within the previous two years).
Have you ever studied in the UK under UK government funding? (scholarships)

Chevening Scholarship Benefits

Furthermore, you will reside in the UK, experience different cultures from various backgrounds, and get a rare chance to meet brilliant and genius students. Let’s dive in and see what the scholarship covers:

Full tuition fee (you won’t pay even a single penny for your tuition)
Fully paid air travel from home country to the UK
Settlement allowance clearance visa costs
Homeward departure allowance
Arrival allowance
Travel grants in the UK for all Chevening events
Quarantine cost (if applicable)
Covid-19 vaccination (if applicable)

Slots at the Chevening scholarship are pretty competitive and challenging. However, it’s easy as a pie if you have the required documents at your fingertips.

Documents Required to Apply

The documents required are:

Note that these documents are required when submitting your application.

A valid passport
Degree certificates
University transcripts
Master courses (there must be three choices)

However, the documents below can be uploaded at any time.

Results of a language test (TOEFL IBT/ IELTS/Pearson PTE Academic/ Trinity ISE II (B2) or C1 Advanced)
Unconditional offer (comes from the chosen university)
Two reference letters (should not be from a close friend or a relative)
Education certificates
Motivation letter (this is your whole application summarized)

How to Apply for Chevening Scholarship – Online Application Form 2023-24

Start here to apply for a scholarship.
Select your country and your award.
The application is closed; it will be opened on 2^nd August 2022.

In the meantime, you can search for courses that fit you here.

While making the scholarship application, you should avoid common mistakes made by other applicants. Remember, the selection process is highly competitive, so a slight mistake can jeopardize your chances of getting that scholarship.

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Avoid these mistakes while filling Chevening Scholarship Form

Here are some of the common errors made by students:

Pre-Screen

You must answer the entire questions in the eligibility criteria carefully and correctly. Any incorrect answers will lead to a failure in the first stage of pre-screen.

Application Form

The application form must be correctly and completely filled in all the parts. Only applicants who complete the form as required will be processed. Make sure you’re not in a hurry; take your time to skim through and understand what is needed.

Personal Details

In case you indicate that you have dual citizenship from Britain on your application form, you will be automatically disqualified. You should be honest because UK embassies in the respective countries will confirm your details.

Work Experience

You should have a minimum of 2,800 hours of work experience. This can be in the form of internships, actual jobs, or voluntary work. Just make sure it’s verifiable.
If you can’t prove that you have the necessary work experience, sorry, but you’ll have to be disqualified from the scholarship.

UK University

Be careful not to submit duplicate applications to the same UK university. If you do, you’ll not be considered for the scholarship. You should choose three different courses.

Declaration

As an applicant, you are encouraged to think critically before agreeing to any statements. (e.g., ticking Yes or No when asked whether you have work experience).

Applicants Word Count

As mentioned earlier, your English has to be perfect. In the essay section, you must meet the required word count. Failure to meet the word count, then your application will be disqualified.

Repetition

As a rule of thumb, you should not repeat answers to the essay questions; you should be original. Also, don’t copy-paste answers from one box to the other.

Plagiarism

In the academic world, plagiarism is considered a crime. All applications are checked for plagiarism, and you’ll be automatically disqualified if your essays are plagiarized.
To avoid this painful disqualification due to plagiarism, make sure you cite the original sources in your essays.

English language

Your application should be completed in the English language. Any other language used will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Note that the selection period takes eight months from the application deadline. That means that the results will be out by July 2023. The successful scholars will begin their studies around September or October of 2023.

The few chances are competitive, but by following the guide, you stand a chance of getting that scholarship. Share the article with your friends so that they can try their luck.