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

 

How to apply

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.

Application guidance

 

It is recommended that you read the guidance below to help you submit an eligible application.

Eligibility criteria

English language criteria

References

Work experience

Online application system

 

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

 

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click here to apply online.