Nigeria Chevening Scholarships 2022/2023 for One-Year Master Course

The Nigerian government has made it a point to provide aid to its citizens interested in pursuing higher education, especially at the postgraduate level. This is why they have partnered with the Chevening Trust and other organizations to offer these Nigerian Chevening Scholarships for Nigerians applying for master programs in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Business, Information and Communications Technology, Engineering, Environment, Education, Public Health or Science. If you are interested in pursuing a one-year master program outside Nigeria as an indigenous student between the ages of 21 and 35 years old with a minimum of Second Class upper division Bachelor’s degree (END), then read on to learn more about this scholarship program.The link to Chevening scholarship official website is below

What is a Chevening Scholarship?

The Chevening Scholarship is a program that the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office-funded international scholarship that allows foreign students with leadership skills to study at universities in the United Kingdom.

A Chevening scholarship is a means-tested full-cost scholarship to study or research at an academic institution in the United Kingdom. The scholarship is funded by the UK government and managed by the scholarship foundation, Chevening. Chevening was created in 1983 as a partnership between the government of the United Kingdom and the government of Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka to promote excellence in management and civil service. Now, the program focuses on developing leaders in the disciplines of education, science, public health, environment and business. Chevening scholars are selected for their potential to become future leaders in their fields and their ability to increase mutual understanding between their own society and the society in which they study. Chevening scholarships are tenable at any research university or government-owned institution in the United Kingdom.

A Chevening award provides financial assistance as well as the opportunity to join the highly acclaimed and prominent Chevening global network. Applicants can select any of the following courses to teach a one-year master's course in Nigerian universities for the Chevening Nigerian Scholarships 2022.

•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

•Scince and innovation

•Security

•Small scale businesses

 Benefits of a Chevening Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements for The Chevening Scholarships for Nigeria

To be eligible for the Nigeria Chevening Scholarships, you must meet the following

requirements:

Applicant must be a Nigerian citizen with a minimum educational qualification of a Bachelor's Degree. Candidates seeking one-year Master's degrees in the relevant subjects at UK universities are eligible for the scholarships.

Be between the ages of 21 and 35 years old and no older than 39 years old at the beginning of the program (i.e., the date of the first course start date). However, if you are applying for a program that is less than one year in length, you may be up to six months older than this age range. - Hold a minimum Second Class Upper Division Bachelor’s degree (END) in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Business, Information and Communications Technology, Engineering, Environment, Education, Public Health or Science. - Have a minimum GPA of 3.7.

Supporting Documents

Two references must be submitted in letter form and in English.

Valid passport/national identification card

Transcripts from universities (undergraduate, postgraduate)

Three different UK Master's degree choices

The Application Process

All qualified applicants should submit their applications online at https://www.chevening.org/scholarship/nigeria/. At the time of scholarship registration, keep all supporting documentation at the time of scholarship registration

Submission deadline

Official dates will be announced shortly after the official schedule is announced; eligible candidates can visit the Nigeria Chevening webpage for further information on the official schedule.

https://www.chevening.org/scholarship/nigeria/

Tips to Increase Your Chances of Winning Chevening Scholarships

- Make sure your essay gives clear evidence of the skills and qualities needed to excel in the Chevening Scholarship program. The essay is the first and most important thing a scholarship committee will read when deciding who to award their scholarships to. 

- It is not enough to just have a good essay. Make sure your transcript reflects the skills and qualities you are trying to demonstrate in your essay. 

- Make sure that your letter of recommendation is from someone who is qualified to speak about your abilities to succeed in the Chevening Scholarship program. 

- Try to engage with the Chevening team. Follow them on social media and stay updated with their events. This can help you to become better acquainted with the program and increase your chances of being chosen as a scholar.

The Nigerian Chevening Scholarships are a great opportunity for Nigerian citizens to pursue Master’s degrees abroad. If you meet the eligibility requirements, we encourage you to apply for this scholarship. With the right essay, transcript and recommendations, you can increase your chances of being selected as a scholar. Remember to apply as early as possible to give yourself the best chance at being chosen. Good luck guys

FAQs: Frequently asked questions about the Scholarship Program.

- When should I apply for the Chevening Scholarship? The application window is open from December 1st, 2020 to May 31st, 2021. Ideally, you should apply as early as possible to increase your chances of being selected.

- Can I apply for the Chevening Scholarship if I have a conditional offer for a place at a university? Unfortunately, no. You must already have an unconditional offer before you can start the application process.

- Does the University I wish to study at have to be participating in the Chevening Scholarship program? No. The Chevening Scholarship program is an individual scholarship. Thus, only you can be sure if you have been awarded the scholarship based on your own performance in the application process.

- Does Chevening have any application deadlines? Yes. The Chevening Scholarship application window is open from December 1st, 2020 to May 31st, 2021. Ideally, you should apply as early as possible to increase your chances of being selected.

- How much does the Chevening Scholarship cost? There is no fee for applying for the scholarship. However, if you are selected, you will have to cover the cost of the program. The exact price of the program depends on your choice of program, place of study and any extra options you select.