Chevening Scholarships- LSE (MSc Finance & Priv Equity)

Scholarship Overview

Chevening Scholarships is awarded for pursuing MSc Finance and Private Equity at London School of Economics and Political Science. A student can get a maximum amount of GBP and the scholarship amount will be given one time only. The scholarship amount can be used for paying tuition, travel, airfare and others. To be eligible for the award, applicants must have completed their 12th grade and also possess a Bachelor degree. As a part of selection process, applicants must have relevant work experience and also needs to appear for an interview. In order to apply for the scholarship, students need the following documents: LOR.

Applicable course, university, and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree. This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in London School of Economics and Political Science in United Kingdom

• Master of Science in Finance and Private Equity
• Applicable to all 1 year Master’s programs

 

Scholarship amount details

The scholarship amount is not available. It covers:

• 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

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	✔ 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	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this

Number of students to be awarded:
Varies

Eligible student nationality

India, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, Malaysia, Russia, Japan, Thailand, Armenia, Fiji, China, South Korea, Greece, Mauritius, Ukraine, South Africa, Philippines, Bangladesh, Nepal, Georgia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Barbados, Guyana, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, 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 the applicant, either in an academic or professional capacity.

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
Official transcripts	Required
LOR	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info:

Info	Date
Application final end date	November 07, 2023
Interview Date	April 26, 2024
Result Date	June 2024
References and Education Documents Deadline	February 2024
FAQ Link	https://wwwcheveningorg/faqs/?chevening_topic=&chevening_type=&chevening_audience=applicants

 

Scholarship 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 (ie 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
• 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

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 (minimum score 60%)
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 secondary education and a bachelor degree 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?
Academic Transcripts , LOR, etc.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
Not Available