Historically, Chevening House is the name of the official country residence of the British Foreign Secretary. In 1994, Douglas Hurd, then Foreign Secretary, renamed the Foreign & Commonwealth Office's Scholarships and Award Scheme - the British Chevening Scholarships programme, after Chevening House.

Today, the Chevening Scholarships Programme has become an important activity of the British Government in Mauritius. This prestigious scholarship scheme has been running since 1986, and during that intervening period many of the brightest and best young Mauritians have benefited from a year's study in the United Kingdom at post-graduate level. They return to Mauritius with enhanced skills and knowledge and a memorable and enjoyable experience of living in the United Kingdom. The Chevening Alumni Scholars have gone on to further their careers in a variety of different fields for example in the Mauritian Government / Civil Service, the legal establishment, international organisations or business.

The scholarships are fully funded and cover course fees, living allowances and return airfare. The scholarships are for post-graduate study up to a maximum of twelve months. Most scholars undertake Masters programmes, but awards to pursue short courses or research for between three to twelve months are also offered.

Mauritius is awarded 2 scholarships every year. Information for application will be made public in the press and in this section.