The UK government had earlier stated that Afghanistan nationals will not be allowed to apply for the Chevening scholarship programme for 2022-23. Earlier the government had reopened the scholarship programme for Afghans. However, the government again reversed the order and put a pause to the Chevening scholarship for Afghans.

According to the UK government, the current circumstances in Kabul mean that the British Embassy in Kabul will be unable to administer the parts of the programme that must be done in Kabul in time for candidates to begin their courses this year. It further offered a deferral until the next academic year adding that the programme will be reinstated as soon as possible.

The UK government offers Chevening Scholarship programme to candidates who want to study for one year master’s degree at any university in the country. The scholarship offers full financial support to the students and covers nearly 12,000 courses from over 150 universities. The scholarship covers tuition fees, travel expenses, visas, and a monthly stipend.

The scholarship is based on the merit of the students. Applicants will be allowed to choose three UK universities that fall under the scholarship programme. The courses are full time and the term usually begins in September/October.

To be eligible to apply for the scholarship, candidates must belong to a Chevening-eligible country. They must have completed their undergraduate programme program. “This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK but may be different depending on your course and university choice,” the official website read.

They must also have work experience of at least two years and must fulfill the Chevening English language requirement. Students can return to their country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after the award has ended.

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