Chevening Scholarships
in Nigeria are awarded to outstanding emerging leaders to pursue a
one-year Master’s at any UK university. The scholarship programme
provides a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and
decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and
academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build
lasting positive relationships with the UK.
A Chevening Scholarship offers financial support along with the
opportunity to become part of the highly regarded and influential
Chevening global network.
Applicants from Nigeria can choose any course of study, but we particularly welcome applications in the following fields:
- Agricultural research
- Detentions
- Energy
- Environmental science
- Financial services
- Good governance
- Human rights
- Humanitarian crises
- Infectious disease
- Job creation
- Law
- Media
- Power generation
- Prison services
- Prosperity
- Rehabilitation
- Science and innovation
- Security
- Small scale businesses
Applications for 2016/2017 Chevening
Scholarships are now open. Please read the information on this page
carefully prior to applying. Applications close on 3 November at 12:00
GMT (midday UK time) Applications for Chevening Scholarships can only be submitted using
the Chevening online application system, available through the ‘apply’
button on this page.
Prior to starting your application for a Chevening Scholarship please ensure you have the following ready:
Essential:
- Two references to be provided in a letter format and written in English
- Valid passport/national ID card
- University transcripts (undergraduate, postgraduate)
- Three different UK Master’s course choices
Please note that only documents in PDF format can be uploaded and documents cannot be over 5MB in size.
Optional:
- English language (if already met the requirements)
- UK Master’s university offer (if already met the requirements)
You can submit your initial application without these optional
documents and upload them to your application at any point up to 14 July
2016.
Please note that if you are
eventually conditionally selected for a Chevening Scholarship, it is
essential that you provide evidence that you meet the Chevening English
language requirements and that you have at least one offer from an
eligible course before 14 July 2016 in order to remain in the process.
It is recommended that you read the guidance below to help you submit an eligible application.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
- university tuition fees
- a monthly stipend
- travel costs to and from the UK
- an arrival allowance
- a homeward departure allowance
- a thesis grant
- a grant for study materials
- a study travel allowance
- the cost of one visa application
- a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK
PARTNERS
Chevening is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and
partner organisations. Our partners contribute to Chevening in various
ways, helping us to develop talented individuals from across the globe
who will go on to be future leaders and decision makers.
The below partner organisations co-sponsor Chevening Awards in your country, enabling us to offer more Chevening Scholars the opportunity to study in the UK.
If your application is successful and you have applied to study a subject or degree programme supported by one of our partners, you will be considered for a co-sponsored Chevening Award.
Find out more about our partner organisations, the areas of study they support and why they have committed to supporting Chevening in your country by reading their profiles.
The below partner organisations co-sponsor Chevening Awards in your country, enabling us to offer more Chevening Scholars the opportunity to study in the UK.
If your application is successful and you have applied to study a subject or degree programme supported by one of our partners, you will be considered for a co-sponsored Chevening Award.
Find out more about our partner organisations, the areas of study they support and why they have committed to supporting Chevening in your country by reading their profiles.
