Chevening Scholarships enable outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK. If you have the passion and influence to solve pressing local, national, or global challenges, we strongly encourage you to apply.
In this post, you will find the details of the scholarship opportunity, its requirements, benefits, and the steps to follow to submit your application successfully.
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
On completing your studies, you will leave the UK equipped with the knowledge and networks necessary to bring your own ideas to life.
Chevening Scholarships are fully-funded, leaving you free to focus on achieving your professional goals and maximising the experience of a lifetime. You will live and study in the UK for a year, during which time you will develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.
SCHOLARSHIP SUMMARY
- Host Country : United Kingdom
- Study Abroad : Study in Europe
- Category : | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries : All Countries
- Reward : Full tuition | Monthly Stipend | Travel Costs
- Deadline : October 6, 2026
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
A Chevening Scholarship offers several benefits which includes :
- Payment of tuition fees
- Economy travel to and from your country of residence by an approved route.
- An arrival allowance
- The cost of an entry clearance (visa) application for you only
- A departure allowance
- A contribution of up to £75 for TB testing, where this is required
- A travel top up allowance
- A monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover accommodation and living expenses, depending on the location of study. Rates are subjected to annual review.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for a Chevening Scholarship, you must :
- Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory and, where applicable, reside in an ODA-eligible country.
- Show a clear intention to support your country of award, even if it differs from your country of citizenship.
- If living in a European overseas territory, apply through the relevant scheme for your country of citizenship.
- Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after the scholarship ends.
- Have at least two years’ work experience after your undergraduate degree, equivalent to 2,800 hours.
- Hold an undergraduate degree qualifying you for a UK master’s programme, completed at least two years before the application deadline. Your certificate must be available by the interview.
- Apply to three eligible UK university courses and obtain an unconditional offer from at least one by the stated deadline.
HOW TO APPLY
Using the online application system ;
Click on how to apply to chevening for instructions on how to complete each step in the Chevening application system.
- Step 1 Complete the online registration form
- Step 2 Pass the eligibility checker
- Step 3 Make a note of your access code
- Step 4 Complete each section of the application form
- Step 5 Submit your application !