About £22 million was spent by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office for Chevening Scholarships in 2007-2008.
The Chevening Scholarship program cost about £4 million that same year. The British Foreign Minister indicated in July 2010 that the funding for scholarships will be reduced by £10 million as part of broader budget cuts.
As a result, some scholarships for 2010–2011 were cancelled. Following a screening phase, the 2011–12 scholarship application season commenced in February 2011.
More than 700 scholarships were offered globally in 2011–12, an increase. The number of scholarships grew to 1,500 in 2015–16. The total number of scholarships awarded in 2017–18 was 1,650.
The Association of Commonwealth Universities established a Chevening Secretariat in April 2012 after taking over management of the program from the British Council.
Can I apply to Chevening without an offer?
No, you will not be qualified for a Chevening Award if you do not receive an offer from one of the courses that were confirmed at your interview. Before enrolling in any courses, kindly give them some thought.