Call for Submissions: Chevening Scholarship (Uruguay)

Deadline: 06-Oct-2026

The Chevening Scholarship enables eligible professionals from Uruguay to pursue a fully funded, one-year taught master’s degree at a UK university. It covers tuition fees, living expenses, and travel to and from the United Kingdom, helping future leaders gain the skills and networks needed to create positive change in Uruguay.

About Chevening

Chevening is the UK Government’s flagship international scholarship programme. It is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organizations. The programme supports exceptional individuals who demonstrate: - Leadership potential. - Strong professional networks. - Academic readiness. - Clear career goals. - Commitment to positive change. - Plans to apply their learning in their home country. Chevening scholars become part of an international network of professionals, leaders, innovators, and decision-makers. Purpose of Chevening in Uruguay Chevening aims to identify and support future leaders who can contribute to Uruguay’s development and strengthen cooperation between Uruguay and the United Kingdom.

The programme seeks to:

- Develop leadership capacity. - Support advanced academic study. - Build professional and international networks. - Strengthen UK–Uruguay cooperation. - Encourage knowledge exchange. - Support innovation and public impact. - Develop expertise in shared priority areas. - Prepare scholars for influential professional roles. - Create a global community of future decision-makers. Priority Areas Applicants may select eligible courses across different disciplines, but their studies should support a clear professional and development objective.

Areas of shared priority may include:

Applicants should clearly explain how their selected degree will help them contribute to Uruguay. Scholarship Duration

Chevening supports:

- A one-year taught master’s degree. - Full-time study. - Study at an eligible UK university. Applicants should ensure their proposed courses meet all Chevening requirements relating to course format, duration, location, and academic level. Financial Support The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support, including: - Eligible university tuition fees. - Living expenses. - International travel to the United Kingdom. - Return travel after completing the degree. - Other approved allowances. - Possible discretionary support for visa-related travel in specific circumstances. The exact financial package is governed by the official Chevening terms. Tuition Fees Chevening covers eligible tuition fees for the approved master’s degree.

Applicants must ensure that:

- The course is eligible for Chevening funding. - It is delivered by a UK university. - It is a full-time taught master’s program. - It meets the required duration. - It begins within the applicable academic year. Applicants remain responsible for satisfying the university’s admission requirements. Living Expenses Scholars receive a living allowance to support essential costs during their studies.

These may include:

- Accommodation. - Food. - Local transportation. - Study-related living expenses. - Other basic personal needs. The allowance may vary according to the scholar’s location and the official financial rules. International Travel

The scholarship covers eligible travel:

- From Uruguay to the United Kingdom at the start of the program. - From the United Kingdom to Uruguay after completion. Scholars must follow Chevening’s travel-booking and approval procedures. Applicants should not make independent travel arrangements unless instructed to do so. Visa-Related Travel Support In some cases, scholars may be required to travel to another country to complete UK visa-processing requirements. Chevening may provide discretionary reimbursement for eligible travel costs arising from this requirement.

This support is:

- Not necessarily automatic. - Subject to prior approval. - Limited to eligible circumstances and costs. - Governed by official reimbursement procedures. Applicants should retain all required receipts and follow Chevening’s instructions before arranging visa-related travel. Who Is Eligible?

Applicants must:

- Be citizens of Uruguay. - Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for a UK master’s program. - Have at least two years of eligible work experience. - Apply to three different eligible UK university courses. - Receive an unconditional offer from at least one course by the specified deadline. - Demonstrate leadership potential. - Present a clear career plan. - Commit to returning to Uruguay. - Remain in Uruguay for at least two years after completing the scholarship. - Meet all additional Chevening requirements. Applicants should verify their eligibility using the current official guidance before submitting an application. Citizenship Requirement Applicants must be citizens of Uruguay. Candidates should prepare valid proof of citizenship, such as: - A passport. - National identification. - Other documentation requested by Chevening. Individuals holding British citizenship are generally ineligible, except where a specific official exception applies. Academic Requirement Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for admission to a UK postgraduate program.

They may need to provide:

- A degree certificate. - Academic transcripts. - Certified translations. - Details of the awarding institution. - Evidence of meeting course-specific entry requirements. Meeting Chevening’s academic requirement does not guarantee admission to a UK university. Work Experience Requirement Applicants must have at least two years of eligible work experience. Depending on the current rules, eligible experience may include: - Full-time employment. - Part-time employment. - Voluntary work. - Paid internships. - Unpaid internships. - Other approved professional experience. Applicants should review how Chevening calculates work experience and provide accurate dates, working hours, responsibilities, and