Phnom Penh (FN), Aug. 6 – Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open from 6 August to 5 November 2024. Prospective candidates can submit their applications via chevening.org/apply.
Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate the commitment and skills needed to become future leaders. Applicants must have a realistic and achievable idea to create positive change in their country and be able to demonstrate how a UK master’s degree will help them bring their idea to life.
The scholarship offers full financial support for scholars to pursue any eligible master’s degree at over 150 UK universities, along with access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional, and cultural experiences.
Since the programme started in 1983, over 57,000 professionals have advanced their careers through Chevening. For the 2025/2026 academic year, approximately 1500 awards are available globally, demonstrating the UK’s commitment to developing the leaders of tomorrow.
British Ambassador to Cambodia, Dominic Williams said:
1. ‘If you are passionate about driving change, whether locally or globally, if you want to be the best at what you do and you have the imagination to inspire others, then a Chevening Scholarship could be the perfect opportunity for you.’
2. ‘There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ scholar. We value energy, open-mindedness, curiosity, compassion, a clear vision for your future and the ability to achieve your goals. If this sounds like you, then you are very likely to fit in with our community of over 57,000 alumni worldwide.’
3. ‘Our alumni network is full of dynamic influencers who have shared the same experience that you will. They can offer encouragement, mentorship, advice, and contacts. When you return home after your studies you should feel well-equipped to start making a real difference in Cambodia. Apply before the deadline on 5 November 2024, and you could be part of this extraordinary community.”
Benghong Socheat Khemro – Studying a master’s in Urban Development Studies, University College London (UCL) 1993. Director General, General Department of Land Management of Urban Planning, Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction.
"I was the first Cambodian to receive the prestigious British Chevening Scholarship in 1993 to be able to pursue my higher education at the UK, where I had the most incredible honour of attaining my post-graduate Diploma there. It is undoubtedly that my world-class education in the UK had tremendously influenced me in my contribution to the rebuilding of Cambodia."
Successful applicants have been sharing their stories through the #ChosenForChevening hashtag on X and Instagram.
For detailed information on eligibility criteria and scholarship specifics, visit chevening.org.
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