The Chevening Scholarship exists for Nigerian migrants in the healthcare sector, providing funding of up to £18,000 for a master's degree.
To be eligible, applicants must have a bachelor's degree, two years of work experience, and meet the Tier 2 visa sponsorship requirements.
Who Qualifies
Applicants with a Tier 2 visa or a Tier 5 visa may be eligible for certain scholarships, while others may require a Tier 4 visa for study purposes.
Nigerian migrants can explore various visa categories, such as the Tier 2 (General) visa for skilled workers or the Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) visa for employees transferring within a company.
Available Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
The Chevening Scholarship provides £18,000 for a master's degree at a UK university, and is open to Nigerian migrants with two years of work experience and a bachelor's degree, application deadline is November 1, apply now.
Commonwealth Scholarship
The Commonwealth Scholarship offers full funding for a master's or PhD degree at a UK university, and is eligible for Nigerian migrants with a bachelor's degree, application deadline is December 1, apply now.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship provides full funding for a master's or PhD degree at the University of Cambridge, and is open to Nigerian migrants with a bachelor's degree, application deadline is December 2 for US citizens and January 7 for international students, apply now.
Felix Scholarship
The Felix Scholarship offers £15,000 for a master's degree at a UK university, and is eligible for Nigerian migrants with a bachelor's degree and two years of work experience, application deadline is January 20, apply now.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship
The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship provides £15,000 for a master's degree at the University of Oxford, and is open to Nigerian migrants with a bachelor's degree and two years of work experience, application deadline is January 8, apply now.
Application Steps
- Check if you meet the eligibility criteria for the scholarship and the Tier 2 visa sponsorship requirements.
- Review the application deadlines and ensure you have enough time to prepare.
- Prepare your documents, including your passport, CV, and academic transcripts.
- Submit your application through the scholarship's official website or the university's website.
- Provide proof of language proficiency, such as IELTS or TOEFL.
- Submit your reference letters from previous employers or academic institutions.
- Wait for the scholarship committee to review your application and make a decision.
- If selected, apply for the Tier 2 visa and prepare to move to the UK.
Documents Checklist
- Passport
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of language proficiency
- Reference letters
- Proof of work experience
- Proof of funding
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Tier 2 visa sponsorship process?
- Can I apply for a scholarship if I have a Tier 4 visa?
- How do I apply for a Fully Funded Scholarship?
- What is the difference between a Tier 2 (General) visa and a Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) visa?
- Can I apply for a Canada scholarship if I have a Tier 2 visa?
- How do I apply for a PhD scholarship?
- What is the DAAD scholarship application process?
- Can I apply for a scholarship for refugees if I have a Tier 2 visa?
External Links
For more information on UK Tier 2 visa sponsorship and available scholarships, visit https://migrantscholar.com/blog.
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