Chevening 2021-2022 Scholarships for Nigerian Students - UK

Published: 13 Aug 2020

Chevening is the UK Government’s global scholarship programme that offers future leaders the unique opportunity to study in the UK. These scholarships are awarded to outstanding professionals from all over the world to pursue a one-year master’s degree in any subject at any UK university.

Chevening provides fully-funded scholarships, leaving you free to focus on achieving your academic goals and enjoying the experience of a lifetime. You will live and study in the UK for a year, during which time you will develop professionally and academically, grow your network, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.

If you have ambition, leadership potential, and a strong academic background, we encourage you to apply during the application window.

Chevening Masters Scholarship

Application Deadline	November 3, 2020
Country to study	United Kingdom
Type	Masters
Sponsor	Chevening
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Chevening Masters Scholarship

Chevening scholarships are normally fully funded and covers:

1. University tuition fees
2. A monthly stipend
3. Travel costs to and from the UK
4. An arrival allowance
5. A homeward departure allowance
6. The cost of one visa application
7. A travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK

Requirements for Chevening Masters Scholarship

To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you must:

1. Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.
2. Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your award has ended.
3. Have completed all components of an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university by the time you submit your application. 
4. Have at least two years (equivalent to 2,800 hours) of work experience.
5. Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 15 July 2021.
6. Meet the Chevening English language requirement by 15 July 2021.

Application Documents

1. Education documents (copies of your certificates and/or transcripts).
2. Two reference letters.
3. A short biography that tells us more about you.
4. Passport/national ID.

Application Deadline

November 3, 2020

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Chevening on www.chevening.org to apply