[England] Scholarships for African Students in UK - Chevening Scholarship Programme
Are you a future leader who is already experienced in your chosen profession and would like to further develop your career with a postgraduate course in the UK? Then the Chevening Scholarship could be right for you.
About Chevening Scholarships
The Chevening Scholarship Programme is a prestigious awards scheme that funds international postgraduate students who want to study in the UK for one academic year. Funded by the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the British Council, the scheme operates in over 150 countries and annually provides funding for over 2 300 scholars.
Applications are only accepted at certain times of the year and these will be advertised here on this site and in the local newspapers.
Why should I choose a Chevening Scholarship?
This is a prestigious award that gives you the chance to experience a world-renowned educational system. In addition, it provides you with the opportunity to experience UK life and meet other Chevening scholars. Once you become a Chevening scholar, you will discover a lot of opportunities to develop your career and become a future leader in your field. Hear from the Chevening scholars (DOC) themselves.
Who can apply?
You can apply for a Chevening scholarship 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 need to show you have between 2 and 5 years working experience (depending on the country you are applying in), with an excellent track record illustrating your achievements and your potential to use the skills gained during your scholarship to make a difference in your country
- You have achieved an excellent mark for you undergraduate degree and can provide a transcript of your academic record. Specific academic requirements are available from the British Council offices in your country.
- You must be 21 years and older (there are upper age limits for specific countries so please ensure you check this during your applications process)
- You must be a resident in your country when you apply and provide your birth certificate (with translation)
- You must have good English language skills (most UK Higher Education institutions require a minimum IELTS of 6.5 (PDF) for admission into postgraduate courses)
How to apply
You will need to submit the following documents to us when the application season is open:
- Complete the application online or the download the form (PDF) depending on the country. (See below).
- birth certificate (with translation)
- supporting letters from two referees
- photocopies of academic certificates
- transcript/record of exams that you have passed
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 (as varied as counter-terrorism, religion and energy/climate change) may be considered. You are expected to show a commitment to return to your 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.
When to apply
Applications are only accepted at certain times of the year and differ per country. The dates will be advertised here on this site and in the local newspapers. If you would like us to notify you of web updates on this page please complete the website feedback form.
Applications are open in the following countries only:
- TANZANIA
Apply online Deadline: 31 December 2008 Advert - MAURITIUS
Application form Deadline: 12 January 2009 Advert - GHANA
Apply online Deadline: 12 January 2009 Advert - NAMIBIA
Application form Deadline: 15 February 2009 Advert - SWAZILAND
Application form Deadline: 15 February 2009 Advert - LESOTHO
Application form Deadline: 15 February 2009 Advert
Where to study in the UK
Find out about UK Universities.
For further information about the Chevening programme please visit the Chevening website or contact your local office.
application for schorlaship
I am an african boy who has just finished his secondary school education i we be glad if am picked for the schorlaship
thanks
sir/ma
Application for any Undergraduate Scholarship
Hi there,
I am an Afican student and a holder of Advance Level in Business Specialty in the following subjets (Business Management, Business Mathematics, Banking & Finance, MAkrketing).
I hereby just wish to express my willingness to enrol in any Undergraduate Level scholarship that you and your entire organisation deem necessary.
While wishing you the best, I look forward in reading from you at your convinience.
Your Sincerely Applicant
Scholarship
I am arecent graduate from the university of zimbabwe. I have a BSc Hons. in rural and urban planning.I come from zimbabwe, southern africa.
I am looking for a scholarship that will enable me to pursue any of the following master of science degrees:
environmental policy planning
rural/regional and urban/town planning
property management estate
or any masters programme that draws from fountations of my BSc.
May you please assist me dear readers.
Mudombe Raphael (rmudombe@gmail.com) (+26311869777)
Scholarship search
I am a male Ugandan from the Northern part. I have completed High School and I have passed my with 19 points please if there is any opportunity for me to continue with my education please I will be greatful.My dad who would have supported me died so I am stusk.
APPLICATION FOR AN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
I am a male from Nigeria and currently recieved an unconditional admission letter from Staffordshire university into 200 level to pursue a Beng in Mechanical engineering. Pls I would be happy if I can be given a part/full scholarship to help me undertake the course. Hope to hear from you soon.
application for an undergraduate scholarship in mechanical engin
I am a nigerian lookimg for admitioin in mechanical engineering or computer engineering. I am determined to change the level of technology in nigeria for the better. I need advance level of professional training in other to achevie my goal.Please help me if u belive in me and dont let my dream crash.
thank you.
Phd scholarship in management
I would request for a Phd scholarship to enable me prsue a Pdh on project management,
letter for scholarship application
I am a cameroonian who have just obtained his baccalaureate in electricity and I will be happy if i am privilege in undergraduate level any electrical field.Why waiting for your reply I remain yours sincerely TARH BEH EMMANUEL
NEED A SCHOLARSHIP IN PURSUANCE OF A MASTER DEGREE
I am ancending graduate of the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Studying BSc Hons. in Urban & Regional Planning.
I am looking for a scholarship that will enable me to pursue a Master of science to the degree:
Rural/Regional and urban/town planning
property management estate
or any masters programme that draws from fountations of my BSc.
May you please assist me.
tolutoye@yahoo.com
I'm a Nigeria,please i what
I'm a Nigeria,please i what to know when to apply for chavening,DFId & commonwealth scholarship.
I would like to find out if
I would like to find out if applications are open for 2009 and if so when is the due date for applications for next year?
Thanks for the information.
Thanks for the information.
mathematics
I am a female nigerian whom has just completed her secondary school education, please help me futher my education by giving me a scholarship.i have heard of so many people you have helped,please help me to be among them.i want to study industrial engineering in the university of oxford,thanks as iwait for your reply.
mathematics
I am a female nigerian whom has just completed her secondary school education, please help me futher my education by giving me a scholarship.i have heard of so many people you have helped,please help me to be among them.i want to study industrial engineering in the university of oxford,thanks as iwait for your reply.
2010
Are the application dates that were mentioned for 2009, were they for 2010 to 2010 study in the uk? please let me know soon, thank you.
scholarship
i have just finish my secondary school and am wishing to study ni england i will be glad if i get this scholarship
WANT TO KNOW
I am a graduate of National Open University of Nigeria(NOUN).And i studied Environmental studies and Resource Management.Please let me know if i can do my masters degree in Urban and Regional Planning?Because that is my very area of interest.
Meanwhile,let me know your scholarship schemes.
Thank you so much,even as i am anticipating your reply as soon as you can possibly make it.
Faithfully yours,
D.G Isaac Bans
I need more information about how to apply for a scholarship!
Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is Alima, I live at the moment in West Africa, Ghana. I did graduate my Senior secondary school. I study economy and I would like to go further with my studies. I would like to continue with Masters degree in the economy sector. I have a dream to develop myself by going to studying in one of the school in England. I only need a support like scholarship. I hoop to get more information about the scholarship you offer. You can contact me on alimaacquah@yahoo.com. Thank you.
Kind regards,
Alima Acquah
Msc computer science
I'm from Ethiopa I have degree in computer science cumulative GPA 3.18 in addition I have 4 year working experience as Network Administrator in Mekelle university , I want to study second degree in computer science fields,I need help .I hope with your kindly consideration, this application will be considered for approval
Thank you.
Abraham Weldu
Mekelle university
Network Administrator
+251911937309
+251914704202
Po.Box321
Am 19years old from
Am 19years old from Nigeria,i have a bright future and wish to study in any of the best university(chicago,oxford,cambridge) in the world.I BELIEVE THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD LIES IN THE HANDS OF WE, THE YOUTH.
I Am 19years old from
I Am 19years old from Nigeria,male,i have a bright future and wish to study in any of the best university(chicago,oxford or cambridge) in the world.I BELIEVE THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD LIES IN THE HANDS OF WE, THE YOUTH.
SEEKING A SCHOLARSHIP
I will be very happy if i am picked for the scholarship.
wants a scholarship
I would be very grateful if am given a scholarship to take a masters degree programm at any of the British universities to study bio statistics/biomodelling.Thanks even as I wait for your positive response.
Undergraduate scholarship
I am a South Sudanese female student who recently completed my secondary education via the Kenyan education system and attained a mean grade of B+ with A- in maths, B+ in English and B+ in Business Studies. I would like assistance in finding a scholarship that will enable me to pursue an undergraduate degree majoring in finance.
Dear Sir /Madam I’m
Dear Sir /Madam
I’m sudanese 30 years old ,have B.Sc in computer science with grade good , i hope from you to allow me to sutdy MSC in CS or IT or any field relevant to my study & english language course.
Please please give me scholarships to support my empty life……….
Thank you
I desire to study abroad on scholarship
I am a 16 years old Nigerian, a secondary school graduate. I desire to further my education abroad but have no one to sponsor and fund me through my university level. I would be truly grateful if i would get an assistance to help me get a scholarship to an international university to study Mechanical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
Thanks.
schoolarships
i really like the work that you are doing to give education opportunities to poor African students
Currently,I am mechanical
Currently,I am mechanical engineering student in one of Ethiopia university called Arbaminch university.I will gratuating in 2010 from this university in B.sc.After my gratuating I would like to achieve my dreams by learning master programs abroadly and furtherly in your university.please do you help me how to get the chance?
through my email zeshetu36@yahoo.com.
thank you.
Undergraduate Study Assistance, Chemical Engineering
I am seeking assistance with sponsorship to pursue chemical engineering at any university.
I am a 19 year old young man from Zimbabwe who is currently at Abbots College in Cape Town, South Africa. I am presently writing the 2009 Matriculation Examinations and pursuing Science and Mathematics and I hope that I will come up with very good results.
For any queries, I refer you to Mr. A Moolman, the Principal at Abbots on +27215514090.
e-mail: amoolman@abbots.co.za
My contact numbers are +27215573109 / +27796358326
Truly yours,
Paul Chingwena
Undergraduate schoolarships
I am seeking for assistance to study Computer engineering in any university of engineering abroad.
i am 19 years old with geniun intelligence in science and will like to forward my studies.
I am from Cameroon living precisely in Buea, currently at the balingual grammer school molyko Buea Cameroon.
I am presently undergoing the A level course and which to continue my studies in Computer science and engineering.
I will be very greatful if i am being awarded a schoolarship to study abroad in 2011/2012.
you can contact me through g.didymusQyahoo.com or Resource Development Foundation (REDEF), PO Box 64, Cameroon.
Thanks for your understanding.
Application for scholarship
I Olagbemi oludotun hereby wishes to apply for scholarship for PGD in uk...i have a BSc in banking & finance from a NIGERIA university..i will be glad if my application is considered.thanks
Scholarship
Respected Sir, Madam,
Sir I am seeking for a scholarship in any of the european countries to complete my master degree in Electrical Engineering. I cant afford the tution fees but i want to do my further study so if i will be picked for a scholarship i will try my best to serve the wprld with what i have gained in study.
Yours faithfully,
Anand Mandal
Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology
For information
I am seeking for scholarship. Please provide me any scholarship available. I have B.Sc degree in Mathematics from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. I will graduate in B.Sc degree in Geo-informatics system from Adama University in July 2010,Ethiopia.
Thank you!
POST GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
I would like to get a scholarship to study a masters degree in Information & Communication technology, or Information sciences since am a graduate of BSc in Information Communication Technology Management.
Please do notify me.
thank you.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
HOW CAN I APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDY MATHS. YOUR REPLY IN EARNEST
asking sponsor to learn
i am student in ethiopa and i want to learn but due to economic problem left without help.
assistance
i need specail assistance because my parents are passed away
Nigeria is excluded
I commend you for doing a great job to encourage education in Africa. I am a Nigerian and i am not happy that my country is not eligible for this scholarship.
Could you please say why?
I need a postgraduate scholarship in History.
I need a postgraduate scholarship in History in any university in the UK, US or Canada.
Application for sholarship for Masters degree in Education
Please im applyin for sholarship, if you you think you can help me please help me i have a nice bachelor degree in Education and Arts, my telephone number is +255717421582, elupembe@yahoo.com, please help me
Application for sholarship for Diploma in Business Administratio
please i real need to continue with studies if you think you can help me please help me with schoool fees, i need to continues with studies my telephone number is +255717421582, and email tlupembe2000@yahoo.com
Im applying for scholarship for masters degree in Computer scien
Please will you help me with getting masters degree in computer science, my email address is stephanojohn@yahoo.com, please in any country.
Application for Higher Education Scholarship
I hereby request for the above subject. Actually My Education is 'Advanced Certificate in Information Technology' just one level left for (Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies) obtained in Mombasa Polytechnic...Kenya. Right now the chance to continue went off four years back, due to financial possition of my sponsor (family member) who is now responsible with family.I feel to have the Zeal, energy and enthusiasm for more education because of the experience in Computer world during my everyday jobs.
The feeling of lacking advanced knowledge really hurts and makes me seek for help.
Please help me complete my futher studies. It will help me, family, friends, village, country and the whole world.
scholarship 2011
I am a Rwandan lady, graduate in BCOM, i have a working experience of 10 years and i wish to pursue a masters degree in a relevant field in the year 2011 if given the opportunity.
Thank you
Application for scholarship for undergraduate in Mathematics
I hereby apply for a scholarship for undergraduate studies Computer science for the academic year 2010
thank you
schorlarship for nigerians
Im a 23yrs old graduate from Nigeria and it seems we are not included for the ongoing schorlarship and I just want to find out when application will be opened for us.
I am seeking free scholar ship
I am from Ethiopia and have Bsc degree in Industrial Engineering .Now I am Seeking free scholar ship to Update my Education with Msc degree. Please inform Me !!
Email:endby@yahoo.com
Thank You
God Bless YOU!!!
Im a student in scondary
Im a student in scondary scool and i wan t to complete my studies in englend .please help me
hi i'm a 16 years old kids
hi i'm a 16 years old kids with a big eager to study in kore or japan. may you give any information about the scholarships thankyou
i am a graduate of estate
i am a graduate of estate management seeking for masters degree scholarship oversea. kindly update me with vital information if any. kolstep@yahoo.com
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