Applications for UK Govt.’s Chevening Scholarships now open for SL students

Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open between 12 September and 7 November 2023. Applications are to be submitted via the online application form at chevening.org/apply. 

Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from all backgrounds who can demonstrate that they have the commitment and skills required to become future leaders, and can show how a UK master’s degree will help them to create positive change in their country. The scholarship offers full financial support for scholars to study for any eligible master’s degree at over 150 UK universities whilst also gaining access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional, and cultural experiences.

British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Andrew Patrick said: “If you are someone who is passionate about leading change, if you want to be the best at what you do and if you have the imagination to inspire others, then a Chevening Scholarship could be the perfect opportunity for you.”

Since the program was created in 1983, over 55,000 professionals have had the opportunity to take their careers to the next level through Chevening. There are approximately 1,500 awards on offer globally for the 2024/2025 academic year, demonstrating the UK’s ongoing commitment towards developing the leaders of tomorrow as Chevening celebrates its 40th anniversary year. Sri Lanka currently has a strong alumni network of over 800 individuals. 

Chevening Scholars and Alumni use the skills and knowledge they gain while studying in the UK to drive change, promoting better lives and safer places for people around the world to live, work, and thrive. 

The call for new applicants follows the selection of nine scholars from Sri Lanka, who won an award to study at a UK university this year. Successful applicants have been sharing their stories through the #ChosenForChevening hashtag on Twitter https://twitter.com/UKinSriLanka and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ukinsrilanka