About this scholarship
The Chevening Scholarship is the UK government’s flagship, fully funded scholarship programme. It supports one year of master’s study at any eligible UK university and is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office together with partner organisations.
Applications for the 2027/2028 cycle opened on 4 August 2026 and close on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC. The award covers tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, and return travel to the UK. Applicants choose their university courses as part of the process and agree to return home for at least two years after the scholarship.
Eligibility
Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country, hold an undergraduate degree, have the required work experience (usually two years), meet the English language requirement, and agree to return to your home country for at least two years after the scholarship.
Academic requirements
An undergraduate degree that allows entry to a UK postgraduate programme.
English language requirements
Meet the Chevening English language requirement by the required date.
Required documents
Education and work history, up to three UK university course choices, and references if you are shortlisted. See chevening.org for the current list.
How to apply
Apply online through the official Chevening website.
Important notes
Applications for 2027/2028 opened on 4 August 2026 and close on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC.
At a glance
Status: Open
Funding: Fully funded
Deadline: October 6, 2026
Tuition: Full tuition fees
Stipend: Monthly living allowance
Accommodation: Covered through the monthly living allowance
Travel: Return economy airfare to and from the UK
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