Chevening Scholarships in India: A Pathway to World-Class Education and Global Networking

Chevening Offers New Scholarships for Indian Students to Study in the UK

The Chevening Scholarship program has opened up exciting opportunities for Indian students by offering many scholarships in various fields. Chevening is the UK Government's international scholarship program, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office along with partner organizations. It offers fully-funded awards for a one-year master's degree course in the UK. The benefits of the scholarship include covered tuition fees, access to top-quality education, exclusive networking opportunities, and the chance to experience the UK’s rich culture.

Application Date: Students can apply for this scholarship until November 5, 2024, at noon (GMT). For eligibility criteria, document requirements, and further details students can visit https://www.chevening.org/scholarship/india/

Various specified scholarships offered are:

1. Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship:

The Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship, a partnership between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office and Clore Leadership, offers mid-career professionals in the arts and culture sector a unique chance to participate in a customized leadership program in the UK.

Important Date and Link: Students can apply for the scholarship until November 5, 2024, this fellowship funds up to five international fellows to join about 20 fellows from around the world. For more details, students can visit the link provided below. https://www.chevening.org/fellowship/clore/

2. Chevening Energy Market Reform Fellowship:

This fellowship offers senior professionals from China a three-month opportunity to work at the Centre for Energy, Petroleum, and Mineral Law Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, the program allows fellows to focus on a research project aligned with the UK-China Energy Dialogue, under the guidance of an academic supervisor. Fellows will have access to university classes, lectures, and seminars relevant to their research and will discuss their proposed project with a Dundee faculty member during the interview.

Application is open for the candidates until 5 November 2024 and for a detailed description of the scholarship they can visit the below-mentioned website.
https://www.chevening.org/fellowship/energy-market-reform/

3. Chevening Gurukul Fellowship for Leadership and Excellence:

The Chevening Gurukul Fellowship, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, is a prestigious program for young and mid-career professionals from India with strong leadership potential. Hosted by the University of Oxford’s Department of Politics and International Relations, this fellowship has been running for over 20 years.

The 12-week residential program at Oxford, running from mid-September to November, equips future leaders with advanced skills to tackle global integration challenges. Fellows will explore economic integration, science and technology, international governance, social issues, and evolving political dynamics. The fellowship includes site visits, cultural activities, and opportunities to develop and present a public policy plan while building professional networks.

Candidates can fill out the application form until November 5 2024 and for more details about the eligibility criteria, benefits, and detailed information they can visit the official website link https://www.chevening.org/fellowship/gurukul/

4. Chevening Healthcare, Health Policy, and Health Reform Fellowship:

The British Embassy and British Consulates-General in China collaborate with major Chinese institutions and top UK universities to support mid-career professionals through specialized research fellowship programs. The Chevening Healthcare, Health Policy, and Health Reform Fellowship, hosted at the University of Oxford and funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office is a six-month fellowship that allows mid-career professionals to research a health-related topic at the University of Oxford.

Fellows will work on a paper of up to 10,000 words, focusing on health and social policy issues that support the UK-China Global Health Framework and contribute to health reform discussions in China.

Scholarship Date and important information: Candidates can apply for this scholarship until 5 November 2024 for more information they can visit the official website mentioned here:
https://www.chevening.org/fellowship/health/

5. Chevening LSE Fellowship:

The Chevening LSE Fellowship, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, offers mid-career professionals the chance to conduct research at the London School of Economics (LSE) for three, six, or nine months. Fellows work on a specific project within a department or institute at LSE, guided by an adviser, and are expected to produce and present a research paper. They may also attend lectures and seminars with permission. Applications are open in social sciences, focusing on areas like international relations, public policy, and development.

Application deadline: Candidates can apply for the above scholarship until November 5 2024 and for details information, they have to visit the official website https://www.chevening.org/fellowship/lse/

6. Chevening India Cyber Security Fellowship:

The Chevening India Cyber Security Fellowship, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, is a ten-week program hosted at Cranfield University’s Defence Academy of the UK. It targets mid-career professionals from India with leadership potential in cyber security or cyber policy.

Running from mid-March to the end of May, the fellowship covers cyber threats, online business economics, cybercrime and internet law, and specific issues relevant to both the UK and India. Fellows work on an individual research paper, presented at the end of the course. Alumni include professionals in cyber security, law enforcement, policy, corporate law, and technology journalism.

Application Deadline: Students can apply for this scholarship opportunity until October 10 2024 for more details about the eligibility criteria, benefits, and other information kindly visit https://www.chevening.org/fellowship/india-cyber-security/

7. Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship (OCIS) and OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship:

The Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowships, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, support mid-career academics and professionals focused on advancing understanding of Islamic culture and contemporary Muslim societies.

There are two fellowship options:

• Chevening OCIS Fellowship

• Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship (for Turkish citizens)

  Starting in October 2024, the five-month program allows fellows to conduct self-directed research on topics related to Islam and Muslim societies. Fellows will engage with a diverse group of scholars, explore various aspects of Islamic studies, and contribute to the Centre’s goals of fostering global academic dialogue.

Application Deadline is November 5 2024 and for more details, applicants need to visit the official website, the link is mentioned below.
https://www.chevening.org/fellowship/ocis/

8. Chevening Research, Science, and Innovation Leadership Fellowship (CRISP):

The Chevening Research, Science, and Innovation Leadership Fellowship (CRISP) is designed for high-potential mid-career professionals from India and Sri Lanka working in science, innovation, and business. Hosted at St. Cross College, University of Oxford, and funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, this twelve-week fellowship runs from early April to late June.
The program covers:

• Understanding the UK science and innovation landscape
• Exploring how research and innovation drive economic development
• Developing and presenting a personal business plan
• Visiting UK research institutions and businesses

• Engaging in a diverse cultural program to gain broader insights

  Fellows will also have opportunities to build professional networks and participate in various academic and cultural activities.

Application Deadline is November 5 2024 and for more details, applicants need to visit the official website, the link is mentioned below.
https://www.chevening.org/fellowship/crisp/

9. South Asia Journalism Fellowship (SAJP):

The Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship (SAJP) is for mid-career journalists from South Asia, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Hosted by the University of Westminster and funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, this eight-week fellowship runs from May to June. Fellows will explore media roles in governance, engage in discussions on key policy issues, and understand international and UK perspectives on media responsibility and ethics.

Throughout the fellowship, participants will attend lectures, visit media and political institutions, meet leading UK academics and journalists, and organise a final symposium on a chosen topic. Application Deadline is November 5 2024 and for more details, applicants need to visit the official website, the link is mentioned below.
https://www.chevening.org/fellowship/sajp/

Editor's Note:

The UK’s prestigious Chevening Scholarships are now available to Indian students, providing a golden opportunity to pursue advanced studies in the UK. These scholarships not only provide financial aid to students but also gave them experience of world class- education, a chance to network with global leaders which open the door for their future job prospects. 

Skoobuzz encourages students to apply for the scholarship program and check all the required details mentioned in the link provided.