Applications for 2015/2016 Chevening Scholarships in Nigeria are now open, and will close on 15 November at 23:59 GMT.

Chevening Scholarships are awarded to talented professionals who are potential future leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers. The scholarships offer financial support to study for a Master’s degree at one of the UK’s leading universities, and the opportunity to become part of an influential and highly regarded global network.

The following awards are available in Nigeria:

<>Chevening Nigeria Scholarships
<>Chevening Central Partnership Awards
What can I study?

For Chevening Nigeria Scholarships, we accept applications from a wide range of subject areas, and particularly welcome applications in the following fields:

<>Security including counter terrorism
<>Prosperity including Business and key government departments
<>Administration/Governance
<>Human Rights
<>Development

What does a Chevening Scholarship in Nigeria include?

<>A monthly stipend
<>Travel to and from your country via an approved route
<>An arrival and excess baggage allowance
<>A thesis or dissertation grant
<>The cost of an entry clearance visa

Tuition fees
There is also a global Chevening fee cap for £13,000 for MBA and Masters in Finance. If the tuition fees of your chosen university course exceed this amount, you will be required to fund the remainder of your tuition fees.

How do I apply?