In partnership with the Chevening International Scholarship, the University of Leicester is now accepting applications for the Chevening-Leicester Scholarships, offering students the opportunity to pursue a one-year postgraduate research program.
About the University
Established in 1921 as Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland University College, the University of Leicester has grown into a leading UK institution, renowned for its groundbreaking research and exceptional teaching. Committed to social inclusivity, the university has a long tradition of providing equitable access to higher education. Originally admitting students in 1921 for external degrees from the University of London, the institution became University College, Leicester, in 1927 and was granted a Royal Charter in 1957, gaining the authority to confer its own degrees.
About the Scholarship
The University of Leicester is proud to launch this new exciting scholarship that will support two fully funded scholarships for 2025-26 entry. Recipients will receive a return airfare, a full tuition fee waiver, a stipend to cover living costs and other allowances to fully support them to study with us here at the University of Leicester.
Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organizations, Chevening offers individuals who show potential to inspire, inform, and influence positive change the opportunity to study at a UK university and gain a UK educational qualification.
Chevening Scholars study subjects in a diverse range of fields and go on to implement their ideas for positive change in various sectors. Chevening Fellowships offer mid-senior level professionals the opportunity to undertake specialized short courses or research placements at UK universities and institutions. After completing their period of study in the UK, scholars and fellows return home and join Chevening’s global network of over 60,000 alumni.
Study Programme: Postgraduate
Eligible Countries: International Students
Country Host: UK
Scholarship Reward: Stipend, Accommodation, Travel expenses, Tuition
Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship
- Eligible applicants for the Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship must be from Chevening eligible countries (excluding India) and studying a one-year taught Masters course within the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities or the School of Geography, Geology and the Environment, starting in September 2025.
In addition to the above requirements, you will also need to fulfil the standard Chevening requirements below:
- Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.
- Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after your scholarship ends.
- 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.
You are not eligible if you:
- 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. Employees, former employees, or relatives of an employee of Chevening Partner organisations are eligible to apply, but if the employment took place within the last two years, you cannot receive a Chevening Partner Award from the organisation from which you work, previously worked, or are affiliated with through relatives.
- Have previously studied in the UK on a UK government-funded scholarship.
Benefits of the Scholarship
- A return airfare (Payment of travel to and from the UK)
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Stipend to cover living costs
- Other allowances to fully support you during your stay
Required Documents
- The names and contact details of two referees for your application.
- Two reference letters written by your nominated referees in English (or with notarised translation).
- Your undergraduate degree certificate or transcript. This must be an official document from your university proving your degree and grade. We require the original documents which do not need to be translated into English.
- Statement of purpose
- English Language proficiency test
Application Process
Interested candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to visit the official website
Application Deadline
November 5, 2024 (11:59 UTC/GMT Midday UK time)