2010 – 2011 application is now closed. We are now in the short-listing process
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted in December 2009
The Chevening Scholarship is the British Government’s top scholarship scheme, and is awarded only to Egypt’s brightest and most promising graduates and professionals. Scholarships are offered by the British Embassy each year to enable Egyptians to undertake postgraduate study in the UK, giving them the opportunity to become familiar with the UK and gain skills that will be of direct benefit to Egypt on their return.
The Chevening scheme is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and managed by the British Council.
Application procedures and criteria
The scholarships are fully funded and cover course fees, living allowance and return airfare.
The scholarships are for one year Masters degree programs only. Chevening scholarships do not fund PhD programs
Applications are invited for study in all subject areas; however priority will be given to the following: Sustainable Development, Environment,Education, Human Rights & Good Governance, Economics, Finance & Banking, Media, Middle Eastern studies, Politics and International law.
The Chevening Scholarship is advertised every year, early August
To apply you must meet the following criteria:
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Applicants must be graduates with a ‘ good’ grade. |
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Be an Egyptian national. |
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Minimum of 3-years relevant work experience. |
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Minimum IELTS of 6.5. |
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Be free from all military and official service regulations. |
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Applicants must meet the standard requirements as stated in the Frequently Asked Questions section on the Chevening website. |
For further information please contact us, you can also check our FAQ
Please also visit the Chevening website : www.chevening.com
In 2009-10 , Chevening scholarships were supported by BP Egypt, BG Egypt, G4S Security Services, Zaki Hashem and Partners, Royal Insurance Co. & BMI
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