Deadline: 06-Oct-26
The Chevening Greenland Amaroq Scholarship provides fully funded support for eligible applicants from Greenland to pursue a one-year master’s degree at an accredited UK university. Delivered by Chevening in partnership with Naalakkersuisut and Amaroq, the scholarship aims to develop future Greenlandic leaders and encourage advanced study in fields relevant to Greenland’s long-term development.
What Is the Chevening Greenland Amaroq Scholarship?
The Chevening Greenland Amaroq Scholarship is a specialized scholarship opportunity within the UK Government’s global Chevening Scholarships programme.
The initiative supports talented Greenlandic candidates who want to gain advanced academic and professional experience in the United Kingdom and subsequently contribute to Greenland’s development.
The scholarship encourages applicants to select courses connected to Greenland’s future economic, environmental, technological, and infrastructure priorities.
What Fields Are Encouraged?
Applicants are encouraged to consider master’s programmes that can contribute to Greenland’s future development.
Priority or encouraged areas include:
- Environmental science.
- Sustainability.
- Engineering.
- Green technologies.
- Natural sciences.
- Geology.
- Minerals and mining.
- Business.
- Project management.
- Economics.
- Transport.
- Logistics.
Applicants may select an eligible master’s course at a UK university, provided it meets the applicable Chevening requirements.
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support for a one-year master’s degree.
Funding covers:
- Full tuition fees.
- Living allowance.
- Travel costs.
- Additional applicable allowances.
- Support associated with studying in the UK under the Chevening scholarship framework.
This funding allows successful scholars to undertake postgraduate study without bearing the main costs of tuition and living expenses themselves.
Who Is Eligible?
Applicants must meet the specific Greenlandic eligibility requirements established for the Amaroq Scholarship.
Candidates must:
- Be nationals of the Kingdom of Denmark who meet the Greenlandic residency requirements for educational support under § 4 of the 2011 Inatsisartutlov om uddannelsesstøtte, or have close ties to Greenland.
- Hold an undergraduate degree.
- Have at least two years of work experience.
- Apply to eligible one-year UK master’s programmes.
- Apply to three different eligible UK master’s courses.
- Obtain an unconditional offer from at least one eligible course by the required deadline.
- Commit to returning to Greenland for at least two years after completing the scholarship.
Applicants should carefully check the official Chevening eligibility requirements because meeting the Greenland-specific conditions alone does not necessarily establish eligibility for every part of the scholarship programme.
Why This Scholarship Matters
The scholarship is intended to strengthen Greenland’s future leadership and professional capacity by giving talented candidates access to advanced UK education.
It can help develop expertise in areas that are particularly relevant to Greenland, including:
- Climate and environmental sustainability.
- Natural resource management.
- Green technology.
- Mining and geology.
- Infrastructure.
- Logistics and transportation.
- Economic development.
- Entrepreneurship and business.
- Project management.
Scholars are expected to return to Greenland after completing their studies and apply their knowledge and experience to the country’s development.
How the Chevening Greenland Amaroq Scholarship Works
The scholarship follows a structured application and selection process.
Step 1: Identify an Appropriate Master’s Degree
Applicants should research eligible one-year master’s programmes at accredited UK universities.
When selecting a course, applicants are encouraged to consider how the programme can contribute to Greenland’s future development.
Step 2: Select Three Eligible Courses
Applicants must apply to three different eligible UK master’s courses.
The selected courses should meet Chevening’s eligibility requirements.
Step 3: Submit the Scholarship Application
Applicants must complete the Chevening scholarship application and provide the information and supporting evidence required by the programme.
The application should demonstrate the candidate’s:
- Leadership potential.
- Academic background.
- Professional experience.
- Career objectives.
- Connection to Greenland.
- Reasons for choosing the proposed field of study.
- Commitment to returning to Greenland.
Step 4: Secure a University Offer
Applicants must receive an unconditional offer from at least one eligible UK master’s course by the specified deadline.
Applicants should therefore begin the university application process early enough to meet the Chevening timeline.
Step 5: Complete the Selection Process
Eligible applications are assessed through the Chevening selection process.
Successful candidates receive scholarship support to undertake their approved one-year master’s programme in the UK.
Step 6: Return to Greenland
Scholars must commit to returning to Greenland for at least two years after completing their studies.
This requirement reflects the scholarship’s objective of developing professionals who can contribute to Greenland’s long-term development.
How to Choose a Strong Master’s Programme
Applicants should select a programme that connects their academic and professional background with a clear development need.
A strong course choice may:
- Address an important challenge facing Greenland.
- Build specialized professional expertise.
- Support sustainable economic development.
- Strengthen environmental or natural-resource knowledge.
- Improve infrastructure or logistics capabilities.
- Develop leadership or business skills.
- Create opportunities for innovation and knowledge transfer.
Applicants should also explain clearly why the selected field is relevant to their future career and contribution to Greenland.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Applicants should avoid:
- Applying to fewer than three eligible UK master’s courses.
- Choosing courses that do not meet Chevening’s eligibility requirements.
- Waiting too long to apply for university admission.
- Failing to demonstrate the required work experience.
- Providing weak evidence of leadership potential.
- Failing to explain the connection between the chosen course and Greenland’s development.
- Ignoring the unconditional-offer deadline.
- Failing to demonstrate the required Greenlandic eligibility or close ties.
- Overlooking the requirement to return to Greenland for at least two years.
Tips for a Strong Application
Candidates can strengthen their applications by:
- Choosing a master’s degree with clear relevance to Greenland.
- Connecting their professional experience to their proposed field of study.
- Demonstrating measurable leadership achievements.
- Explaining how UK study will contribute to their long-term career.
- Showing how their expertise could benefit Greenlandic communities, businesses, institutions, or public priorities.
- Preparing university applications well in advance.
- Clearly explaining their commitment to returning to Greenland.
- Ensuring all information and supporting documents are accurate and consistent.
Key Details at a Glance
- Scholarship: Chevening Greenland Amaroq Scholarship
- Partners: Chevening, Naalakkersuisut and Amaroq
- Study destination: United Kingdom
- Study level: Master’s degree
- Duration: One year
- Funding: Fully funded
- Tuition: Covered
- Living costs: Supported through an allowance
- Travel: Covered through scholarship support
- Eligible applicants: Qualified Greenland-connected candidates meeting the scholarship’s eligibility conditions
- Minimum work experience: Two years
- University applications required: Three eligible UK master’s courses
- University offer required: At least one unconditional offer by the specified deadline
- Return requirement: At least two years in Greenland after completing the scholarship
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chevening Greenland Amaroq Scholarship?
The Chevening Greenland Amaroq Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship supporting eligible Greenland-connected candidates to undertake a one-year master’s degree at an accredited UK university.
Who provides the Amaroq Scholarship?
The scholarship is delivered through Chevening in partnership with Naalakkersuisut and Amaroq as part of the broader UK Government Chevening international scholarship programme.
What expenses does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship provides full financial support, including tuition fees, a living allowance, travel costs, and additional applicable allowances.
What subjects are encouraged?
Applicants are encouraged to consider subjects relevant to Greenland’s future development, including environmental science, sustainability, engineering, green technologies, natural sciences, geology, minerals and mining, business, project management, economics, transport, and logistics.
How many UK master’s courses must applicants apply to?
Applicants must apply to three different eligible UK master’s courses and obtain an unconditional offer from at least one by the required deadline.
How much work experience is required?
Applicants must have at least two years of work experience.
Do scholars have to return to Greenland?
Yes. Successful scholars must commit to returning to Greenland for at least two years after completing their studies.
Conclusion
The Chevening Greenland Amaroq Scholarship offers eligible Greenland-connected candidates a fully funded opportunity to pursue advanced education in the UK while developing expertise relevant to Greenland’s future. With support for tuition, living expenses, travel, and other eligible costs, the programme is particularly valuable for candidates interested in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, natural resources, business, infrastructure, and other strategic fields. Successful scholars are expected to return to Greenland and use their skills and experience to contribute to the country’s long-term development.
For more information, visit Chevening.
