Chevening UK Government Scholarship 2026 - 2027

Start Your Study Journey in the United Kingdom — Great news! The Chevening Scholarship 2026–2027 is now open for applications. This article provides complete details about the scholarship program, its benefits, eligibility criteria, and a step-by-step guide to the application process.

The Chevening Scholarship is a prestigious fully funded master’s degree scholarship in the UK for outstanding international students from eligible countries. It covers full tuition fees, a monthly living stipend, round-trip economy airfare to and from the UK, and various additional grants to meet essential study-related expenses.

This UK government–funded program empowers future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from around the world by offering an exceptional opportunity to advance academically, enhance professional skills, build global networks, immerse in UK culture, and foster long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with the UK. Around 1,500 scholarshipswill be awarded worldwide for this cycle.

Administered by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in collaboration with partner organisations, Chevening offers two main award types — Chevening Scholarships for master’s study and Chevening Fellowships for professional development — with recipients selected directly by British embassies and high commissions across the globe.

Chevening Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Master’s

• Institution(s): UK Universities

• Courses Offered: Full-time taught Master’s Degree Program in any subject.

• Program Period: Depends on the selected program, but not more than one year postgraduate course.

• Chevening Scholarship Deadline: 7 October 2025 (Applications open on August 5, 2025), but some countries might have a different deadline.

Chevening Scholarship Coverage

The Chevening Scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:

• University tuition fees.

• A monthly stipend.

• Travel costs to and from the UK.

• An arrival allowance.

• A homeward departure allowance.

• The cost of one visa application.

• A travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK.

• Chevening travel packages

  Fully funded scholarship

Eligibility Criteria for Chevening Scholarship

To be eligible for Chevening Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Required Language: English

• Eligible Countries: The scholarships are targeted at citizens of Chevening-eligible countries.  See the official website for a complete list of countries eligible for Chevening scholarships.

• Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your scholarship has ended

• Have completed all components of an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university by the time you submit your application. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK, but may be different depending on your course and university choice.

• Have at least two years (equivalent to 2,800 hours) of work experience.

• Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by July.

• Master's degree funding

You are not eligible for a Chevening Scholarship if you:

• Hold British or dual British citizenship (unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong).

• Hold refugee status in a non-Chevening eligible country. Applicants who are citizens of a Chevening-eligible country and who hold refugee status in a Chevening-eligible country are eligible for a scholarship.

• Are an employee, a former employee, or relative* of an employee of Her Majesty’s Government, or have been within the last two years from the opening of Chevening applications (including British embassies/high commissions; the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy; Department for International Trade; the Ministry of Defence; and the Home Office), or a staff member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.

• Employees, former employees, or relatives* of an employee of Chevening Partner organisations are eligible to apply, but if the employment took place within the last two years, you cannot receive a Chevening Partner Award from the organisation from which you work, previously worked, or are affiliated with through relatives.

• Have previously studied in the UK with funding from a UK Government-funded scholarship.

How to Apply for the Chevening Scholarship?

Please follow the instructions below to apply for the Chevening Scholarship:

1. Choose your country from here, then choose the Chevening Scholarship.

2. Create an account.

3. Fill your profile with your personal information, save the data and validate your profile, then start your application.

4. Complete the quiz to ensure your eligibility for the Scholarship.

5. Fill the application with the required data and prepare the following documents:

   • Completed education documents.

   • English language qualification.

   • Conditional offers for proposed courses of study (up to three).

   • Unconditional offers for proposed courses of study (up to three) (You must upload at least one unconditional offer by July).

   • References (If you are invited to interview, you will be invited to upload two references).

   • Passport / ID document.

6. Submit the application.

Website

To learn more about the Chevening Scholarships, please visit the official website:

Official Website