Applications for Chevening Scholarships now open for South Africans
The UK government is calling on qualified South Africans to apply for the UK government's Chevening Scholarships between 6 August and 6 November 2018.
The call for new applicants follows the selection of 50 scholars from South Africa, who won an award to study at a UK university this year. Successful applicants have been sharing their stories through the #ChosenForChevening hashtag on Twitter and Instagram.
Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential who also have strong academic backgrounds. The scholarship offers full financial support for future leaders to study for any eligible master’s degree at any UK university whilst also gaining access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional, and cultural experiences. Over the last 35 years, 50,000 outstanding professionals have had the opportunity to develop in the UK through Chevening. There are more than 1,500 scholarships on offer globally for the 2019/2020 academic year, demonstrating the UK’s ongoing commitment towards developing the leaders of tomorrow.
British High Commissioner to South Africa Nigel Casey said:
This is a potentially life-changing opportunity for any young South African who aspires to play a leading role in this country in their chosen field. There is no such thing as a “typical” Chevening Scholar – recent alumni have studied everything from Politics to Video Gaming. But one thing that they all have in common is a commitment to South Africa’s future and the ambition to stretch their personal and professional horizons.
If you are chosen for Chevening, you will be supported through a fully-funded one-year Masters degree. You will also become part of our global Chevening Alumni network, full of dynamic influencers who have shared the same experience as you will, and can offer mentorship, advice, and contacts.
If you believe that you, or someone you know, has what it takes to be a Chevening Scholar, I would urge you to apply before the 6 November deadline.
More information
Chevening Scholarships are the UK Government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The scholarships support study at UK universities – mostly one year taught master’s degrees – for individuals with demonstrable potential to become future leaders, decision-makers, and opinion formers.
Chevening began in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international awards scheme. Chevening Scholars come from over 160 countries and territories worldwide, and more than 1,600 scholarships were awarded in 2018/2019. There are over 50,000 Chevening Alumni around the world who comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.
See detailed information on the eligibility criteria and scholarship specifications.
Apply and submit your application in time.