Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he plans to review the policy of Chevening scholarships not being awarded within the EU after the vote for the UK to leave the EU.

Chevening Scholarships are currently offered in over 150 countries and territories and offer a unique opportunity for future leaders to study in UK institutions, experience our culture and build lasting relationships with the UK.

The majority of funding for Chevening is Official Development Assistance (ODA), which can only be allocated to students from ODA eligible countries. They are expected to return and contribute to the development of their host countries. Chevening Scholarships are not currently awarded to citizens of the UK or other EU countries or the United States.

We have no current plans to change this policy, but keep it under regular review and are committed to maintaining and developing relationships with the 46,500 alumni around the world - including in the EU.