Chevening Scholarships- University of Oxford (MSc in Law and Finance)

Scholarship Overview

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Applicable course, university, and country

• Master of Science in Law and Finance
• Applicable to all 1 year Master programs

 

Scholarship amount details

Scholarship amount 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

Conversion rate used: 1 Pound = Rs. 104.90 (last updated 7th December 2023).
Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

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, Switzerland, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Norway, Japan, Thailand, Armenia, Fiji, China, South Korea, Mauritius, United Kingdomraine, 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

• Letter of Recommendation (LOR): 2 Reference letters are recommended
• The referee 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:
  • 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 Oxford are encouraged to select Oxford as their first preference in their Chevening application
• Applications open at 12:00 BST Application closes at 12:00 GMT

Scholarship Application:
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Application Documents:

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

Important Dates & FAQ info:

Info	Date
Application Deadline	Not Available
Contact Email	Not Available
FAQ Link	http://wwwcheveningorg/apply/faqs
Phone Number	Not Available

 

Scholarship Eligibility

• Must not have previously studied in the UK with funding from a UK Government-funded scholarship
• Must have an undergraduate degree This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honors degree in the UK
• IELTS: 75 with a minimum score of 70 in each section (as required by the university)
• Work Experience: Minimum 2 years 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 It 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 their 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:

Requirement	Indicates if requirement is required
IELTS	Required
12	Required
UG	Required
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, Essay.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time