Chevening Scholarship is a full scholarship covering tuition fees up to £14,000. On top of the tuition fee, we will provide a significant amount of funds to cover living expenses,  international air-ticket and other miscellaneous expenses.

For example, a Chevening scholar on a one-year postgraduate scholarship will receive a monthly stipend (approximately £880 per month), air ticket from Hong Kong to UK and several allowance items e.g. arrival allowance, thesis allowance etc. The tuition fee will be paid directly by British Council in the UK to the institution.

There are two types of scholarship:

(i)Postgraduate Scholarships for one-year taught Masters degree courses.

Application for longer period of study will not be considered.

(ii)Shorter Specialist Scholarships for three to six months:

- Journalism

 a) 3-month taught course at University of Sheffield

 b) 6-month research-based Reuter Foundation Fellowship programme at University of Oxford

The two applications are not directly related.   However you need to attach acknowledgements of university applications to show that you have at least applied to one or more institutions in the UK.   You also need to state on the application form which universities you have applied to.

Reminders for university application:

• Familiarise yourself with the entry requirements of your chosen institutions and courses
• Check if there are places available on the course
• Check when you need to apply so that you can receive a response before end of March.  (You will need to confirm your university choice by end of May. We advise you apply as soon as possible.)
• Check if you need to attend an interview and  if it  is possible to arrange for this to take place in Hong Kong
• Check if you need to do a GMAT or an essay for your application

eChevening application forms are available on this webpage while the application process is still open.  You need to submit the following documents to the Education Project Offcer (Scholarships and Exchange) at the British Council.

1. A covering letter with your eChevening reference number and list of submitted supporting documents
2. A copy of your Hong Kong or Macao permanent residence identity card
3. A copy of your IELTS certificate
4. Two SEALED reference letters (at least one academic)
5. A copy of your academic transcripts and/or certificates, from your HKALE or equivalent results to tertiary qualifications, with accompanying certified translation into English if necessary
6. A letter of acceptance from a UK institution or application acknowledgement. (E-mail or letter acknowledgements will also be accepted.)

Note: Please cite your eChevening reference number or mobile number on all your submitted supporting documents.

The closing date for submitting the eChevening application and all supporting documents is 23 January 2012.  The eChevening application form is available on this webpage: www.britishcouncil.org.hk/chevening

The Student Financial Assistance Agency, part of the HKSAR government, administers overseas scholarships mainly for permanent Hong Kong residents:

Website: www.info.gov.hk/sfaa

A list of other scholarships available at UK institutions can be found at the British Council webpage:http://www.britishcouncil.org.hk/scholarships

(Education -> UK scholarships -> other UK scholarships)

Yes, there must be one academic and one professional.

Only the reference letters from the referees named in your eChevening application form will be considered.

There is absolutely no exemption for IELTS even if you have taken GMAT, GRE, SAT, TOEFL etc.

Applicants must submit their IELTS test result together with their application form.  The selection panel will take into account the IELTS test result you provided us for short-listing.

Please take the "Academic" IELTS test for your Chevening application.