Chevening scholarship scheme
Overview of Chevening Scholarship
The Chevening Scholarship is the flagship scholarship Scheme of the British Government. The Scheme is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). The FCO is the British Government department responsible for overseas relations and foreign affairs through it's headquarters in London and Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates throughout the World.
The Chevening Programme was established in 1983 as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Scholarships and Awards Scheme and took its new name in 1994. The name 'Chevening' derives from the Kent estate of the United Kingdom (UK) Foreign Secretary's official residence.
In China, the scheme operates through the British Embassy in Beijing and the British Consulates-General in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing with administrative support from British Council.
Chevening Scholarships are aimed at applicants for postgraduate studies or research at UK institutions of Higher Education. Each year over 2000 students from 150 countries are sent to the UK to study, of which more than 100 come from China - the largest single national group.
Scholars are chosen on the basis that they will become opinion formers and decision-makers as well as influential friends of the UK. Successful applicants have the 'Chevening' qualities of ambition drive, and leadership potential, a commitment to change and organisation development, talent for innovation and creativity, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances not only in technical and professional terms but also culturally.
The FCO offers successful applicants scholarships covering tuition fees of up to ₤12,000, flights to and from the UK and living costs. The award will cover the total costs of around RMB300,000. Some scholars may receive contribution from partners and sponsors of FCO.
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