Chevening-Leicester University Partner Scholarship 2025 Open for Application Submission
The University of Leicester is thrilled to announce the launch of the Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship, an exceptional opportunity for students from Chevening-eligible countries to pursue their academic dreams. This scholarship offers two fully funded scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year, providing recipients with a comprehensive package of support, ensuring they can focus entirely on their studies without financial worries.
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
The Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship is designed to cover all essential expenses, including:
- Return Airfare: A round-trip flight from your home country to the UK.
- Full Tuition Fee Waiver: Complete coverage of tuition fees for your chosen program.
- Living Stipend: A generous stipend to cover living costs throughout your study period.
- Additional Allowances: Further financial support to cover various other necessary expenses during your stay in the UK.
Who is Eligible?
To be eligible for the Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Country of Origin: Applicants must be from one of the Chevening-eligible countries, excluding India.
- Course of Study: The scholarship is available to students enrolled in a one-year taught Master’s program within the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities or the School of Geography, Geology, and the Environment at the University of Leicester.
- Start Date: The program must commence in September 2025.
Additional Chevening Requirements
In addition to the specific criteria for the Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship, applicants must also fulfill the standard Chevening requirements, which include:
- Citizenship: Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country.
- Return to Home Country: Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after completing your studies.
- Academic Background: Hold an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry into a postgraduate program at a UK university.
- Work Experience: Have at least two years (equivalent to 2,800 hours) of work experience.
Official Call Letter: https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/fees-funding/scholarships-discounts/chevening-leicester.
Application Deadline: November 5, 2024.