Chevening Scholarships are the UK government's premier global awards for aspiring leaders. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and partners, they support outstanding individuals to undertake fully funded one-year Master's degrees at UK universities paired with leadership development and lifelong networking opportunities.

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Location (Country/City)

• United Kingdom
  
  
• Scholars study at eligible full-time UK university master’s programs across the country.
  
  

Funding

Chevening scholarships include comprehensive financial support:

• Full tuition fees
  
  
• Monthly living stipend (differentiated for London/non-London)
  
  
• Round-trip economy airfare and visa costs
  
  
• Arrival/departure allowances and potential travel grants for Chevening events in the UK
  
  
• Typically includes TB testing if required.

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Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following:

• Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country (excluding British or dual UK citizens unless specified exceptions apply)
  
  
• Hold an undergraduate degree (equivalent to a UK 2:1)
  
  
• Have at least 2 years (2,800 hours) of work experience post-graduation (including voluntary/internship roles)
  
  
• Apply to three eligible UK master’s programs and secure at least one unconditional offer by the July 2026 deadline
  
  
• Commit to returning to their home country for a minimum of two years after the scholarship ends
  
  

Additional considerations: Chevening values strong leadership potential, networking ability, and persuasive career vision.

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Application Date

• Opens: 5 August 2025 at 12:00 UTC
  
  

Application Deadline

• Closes: 7 October 2025 at 12:00 UTC (midday UK time)

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Duration of Program or Opportunity

• One academic year (typically September/October to the following September/October) 

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Application Process

1. Online Application: Complete the Chevening application via the official portal during the open window (5 Aug to 7 Oct 2025)
   
   
2. Review Phase: Applications are vetted from mid-October 2025 by independent committees
   
   
3. Interview Invitations: Issued mid-February 2026; interviews take place March–April at British embassies or high commissions
   
   
4. Results Announced: From mid-June 2026 onward
   
   
5. Unconditional Offer Submission: Must upload at least one offer from a UK university by 9 July 2026 (17:00 BST)
   
   
6. Begin Studies: Scholars begin their Master’s programmes in September/October 2026
   
   

Application Website

• Visit the official Chevening site for complete guidance and application access: chevening.org 

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