University of Leeds Chevening Scholarships Ongoing

Scholarship Overview

Chevening Scholarships enable outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK. Whilst there is no ‘typical’ Chevening Scholar, we are looking for the kind of people who have the passion, ideas, and influence to provide the solutions and leadership needed to create a better future.

Applicable course, university, and country

• Organizational Psychology Master of Science
• International Marketing Management Master of Science
• Master of Arts Human Resource Management
• Master of Science Business Analytics and Decision Sciences
• Global Fashion Management Master of Arts
• Business Psychology Master of Science
• Financial Risk Management Master of Science
• Management Consulting Master of Science
• Global Strategy and Innovation Management Master of Science

 

Scholarship amount details

The 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

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	× Not covered in scholarship

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, United Kingdomraine, 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, 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
• 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? (eg, 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.

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	July 14, 2024
Contact Email	Not Available
FAQ Link	https://wwwcheveningorg/faqs/?chevening_topic=&chevening_type=&chevening_audience=applicants
Phone Number	Not Available

 

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 from one of these choices by 15 July 2021
  • 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:
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
12	Required
UG	Required
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 bachelors 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?
Official transcripts, LOR.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time