Scholarship Overview

• The Chevening Scholarship is offered at Sheffield Hallam University.
• Chevening Scholarships are the UK government's global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations.
• Available in over 160 countries and territories, the scholarships are awarded to outstanding emerging leaders to pursue one-year Master's degrees in any subject and at any UK university.
• Chevening Scholars have ambition and leadership potential, a strong academic background, and an excellent record of rising to prominent positions in their countries.
• There are over 44,000 Chevening Alumni around the world, together forming an influential and highly regarded global network.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in Sheffield Hallam University in UK

• MA Design (Fashion)
  MA Design (Illustration)
• MA Design (Design for Health)
  MA Animation
• MA Design (Interaction)
  MA Design (Graphics)
• MRes Pharmaceutical Analysis
  MA Design (Packaging)
• MA Design (Interior)
  MA Digital Media Management
• MA Design (Product)
  MA Design (Performance Sports)
• Mres Social Research
  Mres Molecular Microbiology
• Mres Pharmacology and Biotechnology
  Mres Cancer Biology
• MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
  Mres Analytical Chemistry
• MA Sports Journalism
  MSc Advanced Computer Networks
• MA Filmmaking
  MA Education
• MSc in Accounting and Finance
  MA in Games
• MA Fine Art
  MA International Relations and Global Crises
• MA in Global Communication and Media
  MA Photography
• MA Jewellery and Metalwork

• Applicable to all 1 year Master programmes

Scholarship amount details

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense	Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Spouse/Child Care	×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	×Not covered in scholarship
Application	×Not covered in scholarship
Others	×Not covered in scholarship

• university tuition fees
• a monthly stipend
• travel costs to and from the UK
• an arrival allowance
• a homeward departure allowance
• the cost of one visa application
• a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

• Must return to home country after course completion

• Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after your scholarship ends. 

Exams Details

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
UG	Required
Work Experience	Required (minimum 2 years)
Interview	Required

Eligibility

• Chevening Scholarships are for talented people who have been identified as potential leaders across a wide range of fields, including politics, business, the media, civil society, religion, and academia.
• Applicants should be high calibre graduates with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership.
• To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship applicants must: 
  • Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.  
  • Have at least two years of work experience (2,800 hours). 
  • Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme. Apply to three different and eligible UK university courses. You must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the references and education documents deadline listed on the application timeline. 
• Before applying for a Chevening Scholarship, you need at least two years (2,800 hours) of work experience.  
  • This can include: 
    • Full-time employment 
    • Part-time employment 
    • Voluntary work 
    • Paid or unpaid internships 
  • Experience gained during mandatory employment for applicant's degree does not count. They can combine up to fifteen different work periods to meet the requirement.
• If the application is shortlisted, applicants will be invited to interview for a Chevening award

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
LOR	Required

• Applicants must fill the Chevening application form
• All Chevening applicants must submit their education documents, references, and one unconditional UK university offer.
• As part of your Chevening application, applicants need to provide two references to demonstrate their suitability for a Chevening Scholarship and master’s degree in the UK. 
• Essay questions - 
  • Respond to the four Chevening essay questions on leadership, relationship-building, your course choices, and future career goals. 
  • Each answer has a 500-word limit and must be in English.
  • We recommend you prepare your answers to the essay questions in a separate document, before copy and pasting them into the application form once finalised. 

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

	Date	Additional Details
Application final end date	Not Available	Deadline has been passed
Results	Not Available	After months of preparation and trepidation, successful candidates will experience jubilation when interview results are announced from June onwards.
Offer deadline Date	July 10, 2025	If applicants are invited to interview and their interview is successful, they will be asked to submit their unconditional offer from a UK university. The deadline to receive and submit at least one unconditional UK university offer is 17:00 BST (UK time) on 10 July 2025.

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

FAQ Link

https://www.chevening.org/resource-hub/guidance/online-application-system/