Chevening Scholarship/University of Portsmouth

Awarded by : University of Portsmouth

Updated on Jul 23, 2024
Amrita Kaur

University Research Analyst

Chevening Scholarship/University of Portsmouth

  • Applicable for

    University of Portsmouth in UK

  • No. of students to be awarded

    Varies

  • Course Level

    Masters

  • Intake year

    Sep 2024

  • Type of scholarships

    Merit

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Scholarship Overview

Chevening Scholarship/University of Portsmouth is offered by the University of Portsmouth to international students. Chevening Scholarship/University of Portsmouth is available for students from any country who want to study Masters Degree in the UK at the University of Portsmouth. Every year, the university selects a certain number of candidates from all the received applications and offers them scholarships based on their academic profiles. The fee needs to be paid in full, the scholarship amount will be given to students once they start their study program. To be eligible for the award, applicants must have completed their Bachelor degree and passed the 12th grade. As a part of selection process, applicants must have relevant work experience and also needs to appear for an interview.
Participating Programmes:
Chevening Scholarship/University of Portsmouth is available for the Masters Degree. We have listed below the Masters Degree Programmes of University of Portsmouth that are eligible for the scholarship:
• MSc Biotechnology,MSc Medical Biotechnology,MSc in Economics, Finance and Banking,MSc in International Finance and Banking,MSc in Risk, Crisis and Resilience Management etc as given below.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Portsmouth in UK

  • 1-year Master’s degree in any subject

Scholarship amount details

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense ×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation ×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Spouse/Child Care ×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover ×Not covered in scholarship
Application ×Not covered in scholarship
Others ×Not covered in scholarship

  • Payment of tuition fees
  • Economy travel to and from your country of residence by an approved route for you only
  • An arrival allowance
  • The cost of an entry clearance (visa) application for applicants only
  • A departure allowance
  • A contribution of up to £75 for TB testing, where this is required
  • A travel top up allowance
  • A monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover accommodation and living expenses. The monthly stipend will depend on whether students are studying inside or outside London. These rates are subject to annual review

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

  • Must return to home country after course completion

  • Applicant must return to his/her country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after the award has ended

Exams Details

Exam name Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12 Required
UG Required (minimum score 60.0%)
Work Experience Required (minimum 2 years)
Interview Required

Eligibility

  • To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you must:
    • Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory
    • Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your award has ended
    • Have completed all components of an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university by the time you submit your application. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK but may be different depending on your course and university choice
    • Have at least two years (equivalent to 2,800 hours) of work experience.
    • Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by the deadline listed on the application timeline
    • The types of work experience that are eligible for Chevening can include: Full-time employment, Part-time employment, Voluntary work Paid or unpaid internships
  • Interview: 
    • Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The interview will be in the city where the British Embassy or High Commission has a representation 
    • The interview will be a competency-based panel assessment conducted in English
    • The interview panel will include representatives from the British embassy or high commission, who will use the global Chevening criteria to assess your answers
    • Applicants will be asked a series of questions discussing some of the information they provided in the application form. The panel will ask questions that will enable them to explain their personal and professional aspirations, and how Chevening can facilitate their achievement of these goals

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +187 more

Application Process for this scholarship

  • LOR: 2 Reference letters are recommended. Referees should be people who can comment on applicants' general suitability to receive a Chevening Award. Referees should be known to the applicant, either in an academic or professional capacity. They should not be a relative or close personal friend. Reference should cover the following:
    • Your contact details: address, email address, and phone number
    • How long have you known the applicant?
    • In what capacity do you know the applicant? (e.g. professional, educational, supervisory, voluntary, religious, etc.)
    • When did you last have regular contact with the applicant?
    • A brief overall endorsement of the applicant, including their:
      • Skills in leadership and networking
      • Personal, intellectual, and interpersonal qualities
      • Ability to complete a demanding academic program in the UK
  • Education documents (copies of your original certificates and/or transcripts in their original language)
  • A short biography that tells more about the applicant

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application final end date Not Available
  • Deadline has passed

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

FAQ Link https://www.chevening.org/faqs/?chevening_faq=&chevening_topic=accepting-an-award&chevening_audience=applicants
Contact email global@port.ac.uk
Phone number +44 23 9284 3488

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