Chevening Scholarship

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · UK

FundingFully Funded
LevelMasters
DeadlineNovember
Application feeFree

About this scholarship

Covers tuition, monthly living stipend, return flights, and other allowances for a one-year UK master's. 1 year Master's

ProviderUK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
CountryUnited Kingdom (UK)
Host university / institutionAny UK university
Degree levelsMasters
Fields of studyAll fields
Funding typeFully Funded
Application feeFree
DeadlineEarly November annually (applications open early August)
IntakeAutumn / September
Applications openAugust
CompetitionVery High
Programme duration1 year Master's
Masters All fields

Chevening Scholarship eligibility criteria

  • Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory
  • At least two years' (2,800 hours) work experience after your undergraduate degree
  • Hold an undergraduate degree qualifying you for a UK master's
  • Apply to three eligible UK university courses and secure an unconditional offer from one
  • Meet the Chevening English language requirement by the required deadline
  • Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after the scholarship
  • Not have previously received UK government or Chevening funding

Benefits and coverage

  • Payment of university tuition fees
  • Monthly living allowance (stipend), with higher rate for London
  • Return economy airfare to and from your country of residence
  • Arrival allowance and departure allowance
  • Cost of an entry clearance (visa) application
  • Contribution of up to £75 for TB testing where required
  • Travel top-up allowance
  • Access to the Chevening engagement and networking programme

Required documents

  • Valid passport or national ID
  • Undergraduate degree certificate / academic transcripts
  • Two reference letters
  • Unconditional UK university offer letter
  • Evidence of meeting the English language requirement
  • Completed online application essays

How to apply for the Chevening Scholarship

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
  2. Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
  3. Early November annually (applications open early August) Submit a complete application before the November deadline.
  4. Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverageCovers tuition, monthly living stipend, return flights, and other allowances for a one-ye…
LevelsMasters

Frequently asked questions

Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory At least two years' (2,800 hours) work experience after your undergraduate degree Hold an undergraduate degree qualifying you for a UK master's Apply to three eligible UK university courses and secure an unconditional offer from one Meet the Chevening English language requirement by the required deadline Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after the scholarship Not have previously received UK government or Chevening funding

Payment of university tuition fees Monthly living allowance (stipend), with higher rate for London Return economy airfare to and from your country of residence Arrival allowance and departure allowance Cost of an entry clearance (visa) application Contribution of up to £75 for TB testing where required Travel top-up allowance Access to the Chevening engagement and networking programme

Valid passport or national ID Undergraduate degree certificate / academic transcripts Two reference letters Unconditional UK university offer letter Evidence of meeting the English language requirement Completed online application essays

Early November annually (applications open early August)

No — applications for the Chevening Scholarship are free.

No application fee — apply free
Apply on the official website → Official info page
DeadlineNovember
OpensAugust
IntakeAutumn / September
CompetitionVery High
CountryUnited Kingdom

Deadlines and details change — always confirm on the official website before applying.

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