Do you plan to apply for the Chevening Scholarship or have you already begun your application? If so, then this piece written by the 2017 recipient of the Chevening Scholarship would be very helpful to you.

His name is Olanrewaju Gideon and he studied at the University of Sussex!, they're so many Nigerians who have benefited from this Scholarship, you too can, if you follow his guidelines.


1. The first winning tip is for you to have a clear sense of direction and intent of purpose.

Candidly evaluate your academic, personal and professional development journey and answer these questions on your own space: Why do I want a Master’s degree? Why do I want it now? Why the course and school of choice and what do I hope to achieve with a second degree? If you can provide clearly articulated thoughts on these, then you are more than ready to proceed.

2. Another determining factor is your KNOWLEDGE BANK.

What you know about the Chevening Program takes you as far as how much you know. So, Increase your fore knowledge about the Chevening Scholarship program: from Global Alumni to Local Alumni, from Foreign and Commonwealth Office Policy Strategies to Local priority areas in your country , from partner universities to funding donors, from application procedures to Chevening Journey events and many more.

3. Be determined.

Applying for Chevening Scholarship is one hell of a brainy task and rigorous process but you just have to be determined to get to the very end of it and ace the most coveted Award. It’s a YEAR long process, starting from August to August! One key element that makes the ride worth it is YOUR UNIVERSITIES/COURSES choices.With an option to select 3 choices for both courses and universities and having an unconditional offer from one at the end, it’s imperative that you RESEARCH CAREFULLY AND THOUGHTFULLY for THREE DIFFERENT COURSES that aligns with your professional or academic track record, in line with the Priority Areas of the United Kingdom in your country. Increase your chances by finalizing on Course options that bring together what you’ve done in the past, what you are doing currently and what seek to do in the future.

More importantly, take your time to conduct research about your choice courses and universities and even their host locations. What makes them special? What do they offer you as an individual? What connection do the courses have with your professional accomplishments and career progressions. Establish those and make them the building blocks of your Career Plan and Study in the UK Essay Questions.

4. Write a winning Essay.

What comes next as the Make or Break is the 4 essays that you need to write to present yourself as an outstanding figure that the UK can invest in so as to contribute positive change at country and global levels. With just 500 words each for the four essays, you have the lifeline to express yourself, showcasing your accomplishments and demonstrating impact and purpose.

5. Most significantly, you need the EMOTIONAL STRENGTH and MENTAL CAPACITY to start and complete the application process, from the Essay stage to the Interview Stage(if you scale through).

To cap it all, work towards your References, preferably both from professional and academic affiliations to create a balance. You will need it and to avoid stories that touch, start reaching out to your referees and tell them of your plans of applying to a prestigious Scholarship that requires their support. To get that, you must follow up with them with a sense of urgency and persistence.

6. Lastly, build a strong support system for yourself through the application process.

To avail yourself with tips that transcends beyond the online space, get in touch with current and previous scholars who might help in terms of reviewing your applications from an experienced angle and can also arrange and conduct mock interviews for you. This proved helpful for me and for many other scholars and I know you can as well benefit greatly from such connections.

Chevening is the UK Government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders in developing countures. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, and has tremendous benefits as

Full tuition fees paid for your master's
Choose from over 12,000 courses
Study at (almost) any UK university/HEI
Return flights to the UK covered
Set living expenses covered
Exclusive networking events, internships, talks, and workshops
Exclusive trips across the UK, cultural events, competitions, and volunteering
Join an international network of 50,000 professionals

if you are ready to apply, click here
https://ukaid.org/2018/08/06/chevening-uk-government-scholarship-to-study-in-the-uk-2019-2020/

You can also get all you need to know about 2020/2021 Chevening scholarship here: https://adevibes.com.ng/2020-2021-chevening-scholarship/