UKScholarship Overview
This scholarship is available to Masters applicants from countries in which Chevening Scholarships are awarded. It is tenable at any College. This scholarship is offered in partnership with The Foreign & Commonwealth Office.
Applicable course, university, and country
- This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree
- This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Cambridge in UK
- Master of Philosophy in Engineering for Sustainable Development
- Applicable to all Master programs
Scholarship amount details
Max scholarship per student: Pound 47,651 => Rs 47,59,382
Conversion rate used: 1 Pound = Rs. 105.85 (last updated 9th January 2024)
Scholarship amount will be given: One Time
Scholarship Covers:
- University tuition fee
- Annual stipend (sufficient for a single person)
- Some other expenses
Scholarship amount can be used for:
| Type of Expense | Indicates if the 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 | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Spouse/Child Care | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Health Cover | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Application | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Others | ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this |
Number of students to be awarded:
Varies
Eligible student nationality
India, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, Malaysia, Switzerland, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Norway, Japan, Thailand, Armenia, Fiji, China, South Korea, Mauritius, Ukraine, South Africa, Philippines, Bangladesh, Monaco, Nepal, Georgia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Bahrain, Barbados, Guyana, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Appication Process for this scholarship
- 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 applicant, either in an academic or professional capacity They should not be a relative or close personal friend
- Reference should cover the following:
- How long have you known the applicant?
- In what capacity do you know the applicant? (eg professional, educational, supervisory, voluntary, religious)
- When you last had 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 programme in the UK
Application Process:
- Applications must be submitted online via the Chevening website
- Applicants can choose 3 different UK universities to seek admission with the scholarship
- All applicants who wish to be considered for an award at University of Cambridge are encouraged to select Cambridge as their first preference in their Chevening application
Scholarship Application:
This scholarship needs a separate external application.
Application Documents:
| Type of documents | Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted |
| Transcripts | Required |
| LOR | Required |
Important Dates & FAQ info:
| Info | Date |
| Scholarship Deadline: | Not Available |
| FAQ Link: | http://wwwcheveningorg/apply/faqs |
| Contact Email: | cambridgetrust@admincamacuk |
| Contact Number: | 44 1223 338498 |
Scholarship Eligibility
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- Applicants must be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country
- Applicants should demonstrate leadership potential, and require financial assistance to study at the University of Cambridge
- IELTS: 70 with min score of 70 in each section
- Work Experience: Min 2 yrs required It can be-
- Full-time employment
- Part-time employment
- Voluntary work
- Paid or unpaid internships
- Work experience can be completed before, during, or after graduating from undergraduate studies
- 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 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 applicants to explain his/her personal and professional aspirations, and how Chevening can facilitate their achievement of these goals Applicants course choices will also be discussed and they will be asked to provide an update on their applications
Special Restrictions:
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) |
| IELTS | Required (minimum score 7) |
| 12 | Required |
| UG | Required (minimum score 70%) |
| Work Experience | Required (minimum 2 years) |
| Interview | Required |
The rating is done considering various factors
Frequently Asked Questions
The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:
Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.
What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their undergraduate education from a recognized institution.
What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.
What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts, and LOR
What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time
