University of Leeds Chevening Scholarships

Awarded by : University of Leeds

Updated on Nov 25, 2022
Rashmi Shukla

University Research Analyst

University of Leeds Chevening Scholarships

  • Applicable for

    University of Leeds in UK

  • No. of students to be awarded

    Varies

  • Course Level

    Bachelors & Masters

  • Intake year

    Sep 2023 +1 more

  • Final application deadline

    01 Nov 2022

  • Type of scholarships

    Merit

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Scholarship Overview

  • One-year fully funded scholarship for candidates applying for one of the eligible Chevening full-time taught Master's courses

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree, Bachelors Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Leeds in UK

  •  For candidates applying for one of the eligible Chevening full-time taught Master's courses

Scholarship amount details

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense ×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation ×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Spouse/Child Care ×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover ×Not covered in scholarship
Application ×Not covered in scholarship
Others ×Not covered in scholarship

  • university tuition fees
  • a monthly stipend
  • travel costs to and from the UK
  • an arrival allowance
  • a homeward departure allowance
  • the cost of one visa application
  • a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

  • Must return to home country after course completion

  • Applicant must return to his/her country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after the award has ended

Exams Details

Exam name Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12 Required
UG Required
Interview Required

Eligibility

  • Applicants must:
    • Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory
    • Have completed all components of an undergraduate degree. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK 
    • Have at least two years (equivalent to 2,800 hours) of work experience. The types of work experience include:
      • Full-time employment
      • Part-time employment
      • Voluntary work
      • Paid or unpaid internships
    • Apply to three different eligible UK university courses:
      • Applicants must choose full-time and,
      • Taught 1-year master’s (i.e. not research-focused MRes programs)
      • Start in the autumn term 
      • Lead to a master’s degree qualification
      • Based in the UK
    • Have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 15 July 2021
  • Interview: 
    • Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The interview will be in the city where the British Embassy or High Commission has a representation 
    • The interview will be a competency-based panel assessment conducted in English
    • The interview panel will include representatives from the British embassy or high commission, who will use the global Chevening criteria to assess your answers
    • Applicants will be asked a series of questions discussing some of the information they provided in the application form. The panel will ask questions that will enable them to explain their personal and professional aspirations, and how Chevening can facilitate their achievement of these goals

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +160 more

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
LOR Required

  • LOR: 2 Reference letters are recommended. Referees should be people who can comment on applicants' general suitability to receive a Chevening Award. Referees should be known to the applicant, either in an academic or professional capacity. They should not be a relative or close personal friend. Reference should cover the following:
    • Your contact details: address, email address, and phone number
    • How long have you known the applicant?
    • In what capacity do you know the applicant? (e.g. professional, educational, supervisory, voluntary, religious, etc.)
    • When did you last have regular contact with the applicant?
    • A brief overall endorsement of the applicant, including their:
      • Skills in leadership and networking
      • Personal, intellectual, and interpersonal qualities
      • Ability to complete a demanding academic program in the UK

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application start date August 02, 2022
  • Start Date
Application final end date November 01, 2022 Not Available
Applications are Sifted against eligibility criteria November 02, 2022
  • Applications are Sifted against eligibility criteria
Reading Committee Assessment Not Available
  • Independent reading committees assess all eligible applications. Their scores and rankings are then passed back to local British embassies/high commissions.
Applicants Shortlisted For Interviews Not Available
  • Early to Mid-February 2023
References and Education Documents Deadline Not Available
  • References and Education Documents Deadline
  • February to late April 2023
Interviews Not Available
  • 27 February to 28 April 2023
Results Not Available
  • June 2023
Other intake Application end date July 13, 2023
  • Offer Deadline

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

FAQ Link https://www.chevening.org/faqs/?chevening_topic=&chevening_type=&chevening_audience=applicants

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