Nigeria (Chevening Scholarship) | Chevening (2024)

FAQs

Is Nigeria a chevening eligible country? ›

Since 1983, over 50,000 professionals across the globe have studied in the UK through the programme, including more than 1,400 Nigerians. Interested applicants should visit the Chevening Scholarships website to read the full eligibility requirements and conditions.

Every year, over 100 Nigerian students benefit from the scholarship for postgraduate and PhD degrees. The Commonwealth scheme has impacted over 2500 alumni in Nigeria since its inception,” the statement added.

The total value of a scholarship is usually around £30,000 over the course of a one-year Masters, but the exact amount will vary depending on your circ*mstances and requirements. Stipend amounts are reviewed each year.

These scholarships are offered to citizens of more than 100 countries (note: US citizens are not eligible). Applicants must have at least two years of work experience to be eligible to apply.

Chevening Scholarships and Fellowships are highly competitive, only 2-3% of those who apply are eventually selected, therefore, to be selected for an award is a mark of potential and of prestige.

The Chevening Scholarship is very competitive and every country has its quota on the number of students. As I was trying to picture myself in this context, I thought that I actually have a chance after being at NYUAD and having so many global experiences.

The University of Nottingham is a popular destination for Chevening Scholars and is proud to support Chevening Scholarships as a Chevening Partner. The university says: “Chevening always attracts the highest calibre of students, and we are always delighted with the standard of applications that we receive.

Your entries will be calculated automatically by multiplying the number of weeks worked by the number of hours worked per week. For this calculation, a working week comprises 35-60 hours and a working year comprises 40-50 weeks. Anything that exceeds the upper limit for full-time employment will be deemed ineligible.

What are the benefits of being a Chevening Scholar? ›

As a fully-funded scholarship, you'll receive tuition or programme fees, living expenses, and return flights to the UK. You will also gain access to exclusive networking events, workshops, talks, internships, and volunteering opportunities, giving you a diverse introduction to life in a global role.

Yes, it is possible to study in UK without IELTS through the following requirements: Proof of over 70% in English in High School/Class XI and Class XII or transcript of a short-term English course. Proof that English is the medium of instruction in your school. Take an Online Interview conducted by the university.

Is there an age limit for Chevening Award applications? No. There is no upper age limit to be eligible for a Chevening Award.

Can I stay in the UK once my scholarship has ended? Our terms and conditions require all scholars to return to their country/territory of award for a period of two years immediately following the completion of their award.

b) If you do not remain resident in your home country for two years following completion of your Scholarship, this will be treated as a breach of a scholarship condition and you will be liable to pay back all monies paid to you during the course of your scholarship.

The most common type of visa is the Standard Visitor visa, which allows people to travel to the UK for tourism, business, or to visit family and friends. Nigerians may also be able to work in the UK if they have a Skilled Worker visa or another type of work visa.

Only citizens from those countries with English as their native language do not need to appear in IELTS exam. These countries include USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Ireland Etc. Nigeria is off course not one of them.

The United Kingdom High Commission in Nigeria has reacted to Nigerians' quest for the review of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) which mandates Nigerians seeking to study or work in the United Kingdom to sit and pass the test.