Chevening Scholarships- LSE (MSc Finance & Priv Equity)

Awarded By: London School of Economics and Political Science

Updated on Dec 9, 2024

Rekha Madi

University Research Analyst

Scholarship Overview

The Chevening Scholarships- LSE (MSc Finance & Priv Equity) is provided by London School of Economics and Political Science in United Kingdom. Chevening Scholarships is awarded for pursuing MSc Finance and Private Equity at London School of Economics and Political Science. The scholarship amount can be used for paying tuition, travel, airfare and others.

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 UK

MSc Finance and Private Equity
Applicable to all 1 year Master programs

Scholarship amount details

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
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
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
Others	?Scholarship amount can be used for this

Number of students to be Awarded
Varies

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Congo, Republic of the, Costa Rica, Côte dIvoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, North, Korea, South, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States of, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sudan, South, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, 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. 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.
Scholarship link:
https://www.chevening.org/scholarships/find-a-course/

Application Documents

Document	Required/Optional
Official Transcripts	Required
LOR	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Data
Application final end date	05-Nov-2024

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 masters (i.e. not research-focused MRes programs)
  - Start in the autumn term
  - Lead to a masters 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

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

Exams Details:

Exam Required/Optional

12 Required

UG Required (minimum score 60.0%)

Work Experience Required (minimum 2 years)

Interview Required

iSchoolConnect Rating

4

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 undergraduate education.

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?
Not Available