Chevening Scholarships 2024/25 for Kenyan Students

Location: United Kingdom
Type: Full Scholarship
Level: Master's Degree
Duration: 1 year
Deadline: 2024-11-01

About the Scholarship

Chevening is the UK Government's global scholarship programme that offers future leaders the unique opportunity to study in the UK. These scholarships are awarded to outstanding professionals from Kenya to pursue a one-year master's degree at any UK university.

What's Covered

Full tuition fees
Monthly living allowance
Return flights to the UK
Additional grants for thesis and study materials
Visa and health surcharge costs

Eligibility Requirements

Be a citizen of Kenya and currently living in Kenya
Have completed an undergraduate degree that enables entry into a postgraduate programme
Have at least two years of work experience
Have not previously studied in the UK under a UK government-funded scholarship
Meet the Chevening English language requirement
Be able to return to Kenya for a minimum of two years after the scholarship

Available Fields of Study

Public Policy and Government
Business and Finance
Engineering and Technology
Environmental Science and Climate Change
Media and Communications
Public Health and Medical Sciences
And many more

Selection Criteria

Leadership potential
Academic excellence
Work experience
Networking abilities
Plan for future career development
Vision for contributing to Kenya's development

How to Apply

Visit the Chevening Kenya page
Create an account on the Chevening application portal
Complete all required sections of the application
Submit two reference letters
Upload required documentation

Required documents:

Valid passport/national ID
University transcripts and certificates
Reference letters
CV/Resume

Application Timeline:

Applications Open: August 2024
Deadline: November 7, 2024
Results: July 2025
Studies Begin: September/October 2025

For more information:

Email: chevening.kenya@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: www.chevening.org/kenya
Twitter: @ChevKE