Request for Applications: International Scholarships Programme (Sierra Leone)

Deadline: 06-Oct-2026

The Chevening Scholarship for Sierra Leone supports outstanding professionals and future leaders from Sierra Leone to pursue a fully funded one-year master’s degree at any eligible university in the United Kingdom. The scholarship covers tuition fees, living costs, travel, visa expenses, and other eligible allowances, with recipients expected to return to Sierra Leone and contribute to the country’s development for at least two years after completing their studies. The International Scholarships Programme provides opportunities for talented professionals from Sierra Leone to undertake postgraduate study in the UK. The scholarship is designed for individuals who demonstrate leadership potential and want to use their UK education and professional experience to contribute to positive change in their home country. Successful scholars can study a one-year master’s degree in any subject at an eligible UK university. A key condition of the scholarship is that recipients return to Sierra Leone after completing their studies and contribute to the country’s development. The scholarship provides full financial support for eligible study-related expenses.

Benefits include:

The scholarship is designed to provide comprehensive financial support throughout the master’s study period. Successful applicants can pursue a one-year master’s degree at an eligible UK university. Applicants can choose a master’s program in any subject, provided the selected course and university meet the scholarship’s eligibility requirements. This allows applicants to select a field of study that aligns with their professional background, leadership goals, and plans for contributing to Sierra Leone. Applicants must meet the scholarship’s eligibility requirements.

To apply, candidates must:

Applicants should carefully check all course and university requirements before submitting their applications. Applicants must have at least two years of work experience. This requirement is intended to support professionals who have already gained experience and can demonstrate how postgraduate study will contribute to their future leadership and professional development. Applicants should clearly present their relevant professional experience as part of their application. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree at least two years before the application deadline. The degree should meet the requirements for entry to the selected UK master’s courses. Applicants should verify the academic admission requirements of each university and course they plan to apply to. Applicants are required to apply to three different eligible UK university courses. The selected courses should align with the applicant’s academic and professional objectives. Applicants should research each course carefully, including: Applicants must also receive an unconditional offer from at least one eligible course by the specified deadline. Receiving an unconditional offer from at least one eligible UK university course is an important part of the scholarship process. Applicants should therefore begin their university applications early enough to allow sufficient time for admissions decisions. The unconditional offer must be obtained by the specified scholarship deadline. A key requirement of the scholarship is the commitment to return to Sierra Leone after completing the master’s degree. Successful scholars must commit to returning to their home country for at least two years after the scholarship ends. Applicants should therefore demonstrate how their proposed studies and professional goals connect with their plans to contribute to Sierra Leone. The scholarship is designed for professionals from Sierra Leone who: Applicants should prepare a clear application that connects their education, professional experience, leadership potential, selected master’s courses, and future contribution to Sierra Leone.

Important preparation areas include:

Applicants should avoid:

Applicants can strengthen their application by: It is a fully funded scholarship that enables outstanding professionals and future leaders from Sierra Leone to pursue a one-year master’s degree at an eligible UK university. Yes. The scholarship provides financial support covering tuition fees, living costs, travel, visa expenses, and specified allowances and grants. The scholarship supports a one-year master’s degree in the United Kingdom. Yes. Applicants can pursue a master’s degree in any subject, provided the course and university meet the relevant eligibility requirements. Applicants must apply to three different eligible UK university courses. Yes. Applicants must receive an unconditional offer from at least one eligible course by the specified deadline. Citizens of Sierra Leone who meet the academic, professional, course application, and return-home requirements can apply. The undergraduate degree must have been completed at least two years before the application deadline. Yes. Successful applicants must commit to returning to Sierra Leone and remaining there for at least two years after the scholarship ends. Yes. The scholarship covers the cost of one visa application. Yes. Financial support includes travel costs to and from the UK, as well as a travel grant for attending Chevening events in the UK. The Chevening Scholarship for Sierra Leone provides fully funded access to a one-year master’s degree at an eligible UK university for professionals with leadership potential. With tuition, living expenses, travel, visa costs, and other allowances covered, the scholarship offers an opportunity for eligible Sierra Leonean professionals to develop advanced skills and return home to contribute to the country’s development for at least two years. For more information, visit Chevening.