From 1 April 2012, the British Council ceased to be the administrator of the Chevening Scholarships programme and will no longer be able to deal with Chevening enquiries.
The FCO and the Association Commonwealth Universities (ACU) have set up an email contact point for the management of 2013/14 Chevening application process.

For all enquiries please contact info@chevening.org - the new email gateway for Chevening enquiries
Those existing candidates who have been provisionally selected as a Chevening Scholar for the 2012/2013 academic year will be contacted by the new administrator
For more information please refer to; The Chevening Scholarships Secretariat at the ACU.
Further information can also be found at www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/scholarships/

Have you recently enrolled, or are about to enrol, on a twelve month postgraduate course in the UK? Do you want help with funding your studies? Are you 35 or under and already experienced in your chosen career? Would you like to develop your career and become part of an influential global alumni? Then a British Chevening Scholarship could be right for you.

What is a Chevening Scholarship?
The Chevening Scholarship Programme is a prestigious awards scheme that funds international postgraduate students who want to study in the UK. Funded by the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and administered by the British Council.

What financial support does the Scholarship offer?
The level of support varies. Support can include:

			A gratis student visa
			All your academic fees
			A monthly allowance to cover living expenses
			An arrival and departure allowance to help with travel
			A book and clothing allowance
			Travel costs to and from the UK

Why should I choose a Chevening Scholarship?
The scholarship is a prestigious award that gives you the chance to experience a world-renowned education system. In addition, this provides you with the opportunity to experience UK life and meet other Chevening scholars. Once you become a Chevening scholar, you will discover many opportunities to develop your career and become a future leader in your field.

Can you apply?
You can apply if you are a postgraduate student who can prove your academic success and who has already begun a career in your chosen field. You'll be expected to show you have at least two years' working experience, with an excellent track record illustrating your achievements, and evidence that you will become a leader in your chosen field. You will also need an upper second class degree or higher. You must be a national in the country in which you apply.

You must have good English language skills (most UK Higher Education institutions require a minimum IELTS of 6.5 for admission onto postgraduate courses).

One of the main aims of the scheme is to assist successful candidates in playing leading roles in the future of their country. Applicants will normally be selected from those who wish to take courses in: economics, finance, banking, law, human rights, public administration, management, project planning, media, political science, international relations, diplomatic training and environmental studies although applicants for other courses may be considered.

You are expected to show a commitment to return to your home country, where you will contribute to the country's socio-economic development using the new skills and knowledge acquired during your stay in the UK.

You cannot apply for a scholarship for undergraduate or PhD study.

How do you apply?
You will need to check if your country has announced for receiving applications then fill in this e-chevening online application form. Please apply online only but note that should you be called to an interview, you will be required to bring all the following documents as originals:

			Birth certificate or any evidence of your age such as passport copy (with translation)
			Reference letters from the two referees you designated in your e-chevening application form.
			Letter of experience from your recent employers
			Evidence of your last level of English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or any)
			Certificates for the qualifications you obtained after secondary school.