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1. Chevening Scholarships
It is the main state-governed global scholarship programme in UK. This has a long-term goal to
support students with high academic potential. Since its foundation in 1983, thousands of students
benefited from this scheme. Chevening funds are provided from the Foreign and Commonwealth
Office (FCO) and their partners including universities. The programme awards two types of grants
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Scholarships
Fellowships
Typically, a Chevening scholarship is awarded for a one-year Master course at a UK
university but it can also be granted for other postgraduate courses. To apply for this type of
scholarship you must first be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country
Other requirements to be eligible for this scholarship are
• You have an undergraduate degree
• You have 2+ years work experience
• You meet the English requirements