Scholarships at Sheffield Hallam University

Learn how you can get a Chevening Scholarship as an international student.

Overview

Sheffield Hallam University is a popular destination for Chevening scholars and we are very pleased to support this scholarship programme.

What are Chevening Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government's global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations.

Available in over 160 countries and territories, the scholarships are awarded to outstanding emerging leaders to pursue one-year Master's degrees in any subject and at any UK university.

Chevening Scholars have ambition and leadership potential, a strong academic background, and an excellent record of rising to prominent positions in their countries.

There are over 44,000 Chevening Alumni around the world, together forming an influential and highly regarded global network.

We are offering an automatic tuition bursary for students from selected regions, on courses starting in September and January 2025.

What you could get

Depending on where you live and what you are studying, you could get up to £3,000 for your first year of study.

South Asia includes India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal.

South East Asia includes Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines or Vietnam.

Discount will be applied pro-rata for students who enrol upon a postgraduate course where they are required to complete less than 180 credits. 

Who can apply

To be eligible you must be:

• domiciled in Nigeria, Ghana, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines or Vietnam.

• self-financing your tuition fees.

• entering a full-time taught postgraduate course or a full-time taught undergraduate course.

• starting in September 2024 or January 2025.

• studying at Sheffield Hallam for the first time.