๐ŸŒ What is Chevening?

Chevening is the UK Governmentโ€™s prestigious fully funded international scholarship program, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and partner organizations. It allows outstanding students from over 160 countries to pursue a one-year Masterโ€™s degree at top UK universities.

CategoryDetails
Scholarship NameChevening Scholarship (UK Government, Fully Funded)
CoverageTuition, stipend, airfare, visa, allowances, travel grant, alumni network
EligibilityBachelorโ€™s degree (2:1 equivalent), 2 yearsโ€™ work experience, return obligation
Application Window5 Augย  โ€“ 7 Octย 
Offer Deadline9 Julyย 
Course StartSeptโ€“Octย 

๐Ÿ’ฐ Scholarship Benefits

The Chevening Scholarship covers all major costs:

  • Full university tuition fees
  • Monthly stipend (living and accommodation expenses)
  • UK visa fee
  • Return airfare to the UK
  • Arrival and departure allowance
  • Travel grant for attending conferences/seminars in the UK
  • Membership in the global Chevening Alumni network

๐Ÿ“ Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you must:

  1. Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country.
  2. Hold an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK upper second-class 2:1 honours.
  3. Have at least 2 years (2,800 hours) of work experience โ€” this may include full-time jobs, part-time jobs, voluntary work, or internships.
  4. Apply to at least three different eligible UK Masterโ€™s programs, and secure an unconditional offer from one by 9 July 2026.
  5. Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after completing the scholarship.

๐Ÿ“‘ Required Documents

  1. Valid passport
  2. Undergraduate certificate & transcript
  3. Work experience documents (job, internship, volunteering certificates)
  4. Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  5. Two recommendation letters
  6. Proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.5+) โ€“ only needed if shortlisted for interviews

๐Ÿ“… Key Datesย 

  • Applications Open: 5 Augustย 
  • Deadline: 7 October
  • Unconditional Offer Submission Deadline: 9 Julyย 
  • Courses Start: September/October

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