Standard Chevening Awards – Birkbeck University of London (All Masters except Management) Ongoing

Scholarship Overview

The Standard Chevening Awards – Birkbeck University of London (All Masters except Management) is offered by Birkbeck, University of London. Birkbeck has participated in the Chevening Scholarships scheme since its inception. Chevening Scholarships are full cost, covering both tuition fees and living costs. This is a merit based scholarship.

Applicable course, university, and country

 

• This scholarship is applicable for Birkbeck, University of London in United Kingdom
• This scholarship is applicable for all full-time master’s degree programmes offered by Birkbeck. Some of them include:
  • Master of Science in Information Technology
  • Master of Science in Advance Computing Technologies
  • Master of Science in Computer Science
  • Master of Science in Information and Web Technologies
  • Master of Science in Bioinformatics with Systems Biology

 

Scholarship amount details

Tuition fees and living costs is provided by the UK Government (through the Chevening Secretariat), with a contribution towards fees from Birkbeck, University of London.

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

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 d’Ivoire, 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

 

• Applications should be made through the Chevening website
• As part of your Chevening application, you’ll need to submit two references to demonstrate your suitability for a Chevening Scholarship and master’s degree in the UK.
• As part of your Chevening application form you will only be required to submit the names and contact details of your referees. You will then need to upload your reference letters to the application system if you are invited for a Chevening interview.
• A referee should be someone who knows you in a professional or personal capacity, but not a friend or relative. Ask them early to ensure they have enough time to write a strong reference letter.
• You must provide the names of two referees in your application. They can be two professional referees, two academic referees, or one of each.
• Upload your reference letters as two separate files to the online application system. If the reference is in another language, include the original and a notarised English translation in one file. You may be asked to bring the original copies to your interview if you are invited.
• Instructions for referees –
  • Your reference letter must:
    • Be written in English. If not, the applicant must submit the original reference along with a notarised English translation.
    • Be addressed to the British embassy/high commission in the applicant’s country or territory.
  • Include your contact details (address, email, phone number), the length of time you’ve known the applicant, the capacity in which you know them, and when you last had regular contact.
  • The letter should provide a brief endorsement of the applicant, covering their leadership and networking skills, personal, and interpersonal qualities, and their ability to complete a demanding academic programme in the UK.
  • Once you have completed your reference letter, please return it to the applicant, who will then upload it to Chevening’s online application system.

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Scholarship link:
https://www.bbk.ac.uk/international/finance/scholarships

Application Documents

Document	Required/Optional
Official Transcripts	Required
LOR	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Data
Contact Email	globalrecruitment@bbk.ac.uk
Contact Number	44 (0)20 3926 3926

 

Scholarship Eligibility

 

• Applicant must not have previously studied in the UK with funding from a UK Government-funded scholarship
• Applicant must have an undergraduate degree. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK
• IELTS: 6.5 with min score of 5.5 in each section
• PTE: 58 with min score of 42 in each component
• 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

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
IELTS	Required (minimum score 6.5)
PTE	Required (minimum score 58)
12	Required
UG	Required (minimum score 50.0%)
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 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?
One Time