Chevening Programme

British Chevening Scholarships

The Chevening Scholarships are amongst the world's top scholarship schemes and provides scholarships to around 1000 leaders from over 130 countries to study in UK every year. It was launched in 1983 and India was one of the first 39 countries to send scholars.

The Chevening India Programme is now the UK's second largest scholarship programme globally. It has, over the years, given an unique opportunity to over 1800 talented Indians to study in Britain, develop their skills and think of the UK as their partner of choice as they become opinion-makers in their own fields.

British Chevening Programme Worldwide

The flagship scholarship scheme of the British Government, the Chevening Scholarships are one of the world's top scholarship schemes and provide scholarships to around 1000 leaders from over 130 countries to study in the UK every year. Find out more

British Chevening Scholarships in India

The Chevening Scholarships in India offer exceptional Indian candidates the opportunity to undertake short-term professional programmes and postgraduate study at leading educational institutions in the UK. It is aimed at future leaders, opinion formers and decision makers.We are presently open for applications for the Chevening South Asia Journalism Programme 2012 at the University of Westminster.

Chevening Gurukul Programme

Chevening Gurukul is a unique 12-week, advanced leadership programme, created by the renowned London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) specifically for India’s future leaders. It was launched in 1997 to mark 50 years of India’s independence.

The application process for 2012 will be advertised shortly. Get details

Chevening South Asia Journalism Programme 2012

This is an exclusive new Scholarships Programme for high flying, mid-career journalists. In the pilot year, we invite applications from India and Pakistan. Open for applications for the 2012 programme Get details.

Chevening Jointly Funded Programs

Apart from the Chevening Gurukul Scholarships on Leadership, we also have other scholarships which support a wide variety of subjects including cultural leadership, sports, political research, biodiversity, international journalism, communication management and MPhils at Cambridge University.We are presently open for applications for HSBC Chevening Scholarships & Chevening-Weidenfeld Scholarships Read more

Meet the Chevening Alumni

There are now more than 37,000 Chevening alumni worldwide.To know more about Chevening alumni & the selected scholars for Chevening Rolls-Royce Science & Innovation Leadership Programme 2011 click here