Chevening Scholarships - CITY, University of London

Awarded by : CITY, University of London

Updated on May 19, 2025
Kashish Saini

University Research Analyst

Chevening Scholarships - CITY, University of London

  • Applicable for

    CITY, University of London in UK

  • No. of students to be awarded

    Varies

  • Course Level

    Masters

  • Intake year

    Sep 2025

  • Type of scholarships

    Merit

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Scholarship Overview

  • The Chevening Scholarship is offered at CITY, University of London
  • This scholarship is awarded to outstanding scholars with leadership potential. Awards are typically made for a one-year master's degree.
  • Chevening Scholarships are the UK government's global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations.
  • The scheme is aimed at developing global leaders and is made up of two types of award: Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships. The recipients are personally selected by British embassies and high commissions throughout the world.
  • Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders and influencers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in CITY, University of London in UK

  • Awards are typically made for a one-year master's degree.

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 ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
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

  • Tuition fees
  • A living allowance at a set rate (for one individual)
  • An economy class return airfare to the UK
  • Additional grants to cover essential expenditure.

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

  • This year the Scholarships will support over 600 individuals.

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 future 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 your degree does not count. You can combine up to fifteen different work periods to meet the requirement.
  • If application is shortlisted, applicants will be invited to interview for a Chevening award.

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +185 more

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

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

  • Applicants must fill the Chevening application form
  • Referees  :
    • On your application form will you be asked to submit the names, job details, and contact details of two referees.  
  • 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.
  • All Chevening applicants must submit their education documents, references, and one unconditional UK university offer.

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application final end date Not Available
  • The 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/

Additional Information

  • Applicants are not eligible for a Chevening Scholarship if they:
    • Hold British or dual British citizenship (unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong).
    • Hold refugee status in a country not eligible for Chevening. However, if you are a citizen of an eligible country and hold refugee status in another eligible country, you are eligible for a scholarship.
    • Are an employee, former employee, or relative of an employee of the UK government, British Embassies/High Commissions, the British Council, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, or sponsoring UK universities.
    • Have previously studied in the UK on a UK government-funded scholarship.

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