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Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open between 2 August and 1 November 2022, with applications to be submitted via www.chevening.org/apply.
Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from all backgrounds who can demonstrate that they have the commitment and skills required to create positive change and can show how a UK master’s degree will help them do that. The scholarship offers full financial support for scholars to study for any eligible master’s degree at any UK university whilst also gaining access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional, and cultural experiences.
Since the programme was created in 1983, over 50,000 professionals have had the opportunity to develop in the UK through Chevening. There are more than 1,500 scholarships on offer globally for the 2023/2024 academic year, demonstrating the UK’s ongoing commitment to developing the leaders of tomorrow.
Speaking about the new application window, Head of Scholarships at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), Naomi Rayner, said:
‘As the world continues to tackle major global issues such as climate change, international cooperation is more essential than ever. Chevening seeks to build an international community of people who are committed to working together to drive positive change. We do this by bringing together incredible people from around the world and supporting them, through education, to achieve their goals.
‘In the UK we are proud of our world-class universities and we know that our learning environments are enriched by the wide diversity of cultures, experiences, and viewpoints represented on our campuses. Chevening scholars make a significant contribution to these communities, as well as becoming an important part of our network of over 50,000 alumni.
‘Chevening represents the very best of the UK, welcoming people from across the world to study, grow, and thrive. Being a part of the Chevening network instills a strong sense of pride and responsibility. I am consistently inspired by the passion and commitment of those in the Chevening community and I look forward to hearing from this year’s applicants.’
Deputy British High Commissioner to Ghana, Keith McMahon said:
“One of the best and most important things we do right here in Ghana and around the world is Chevening. Our scholars and alumni are critical to what makes the UK-Ghana partnership great.”
“It is my pleasure to announce the opening of this year’s applications: we are looking for applicants from across Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Burkina Faso with energy, curiosity, true drive, and a unique approach to their subject. If this sounds like you, then we urge you to apply before the 1 November deadline.”
The call for new applicants follows the selection of 17 scholars from Ghana and Benin, who won an award to study at a UK university this year. Successful applicants have been sharing their stories through the #ChosenForChevening hashtag on Twitter and Instagram.