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Deadline: October 7, 2025
The Chevening Scholarships Programme 2026, funded by the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), offers fully-funded scholarships to outstanding emerging leaders from around the world to pursue a one-year master’s degree in any field at any UK university.
Chevening is more than just a scholarship; it’s a global leadership network of professionals, influencers, and changemakers committed to driving positive change in their home countries. Applicants are selected based on leadership potential, academic excellence, and a clear vision for how their UK education will impact their community.
Benefits
The Chevening Programme includes a tailored engagement programme creating opportunities for scholars to network with each other as well as alumni, the FCDO, high profile speakers and partner organisations. Award recipients receive:
- Payment of tuition fees
- Economy travel to and from your country of residence by an approved route for you only
- An arrival allowance
- The cost of an entry clearance (visa) application for you only
- A departure allowance
- A contribution of up to £75 for TB testing, where this is required
- A travel top up allowance
- A monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover accommodation and living expenses. The monthly stipend will depend on whether you are studying inside or outside London. These rates are subject to annual review.
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you must:
- Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.
- Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after your scholarship ends.
- Have at least two years (equivalent to 2,800 hours) of work experience.
- Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme.
- Apply to three different and eligible UK university courses. You must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the references and education documents deadline listed on the application timeline.
Application Process and Documents Required
- Online application form via the Chevening official website
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Two professional references
- UK university applications (three choices)
- Personal essays addressing Leadership, Networking, Studying in the UK, and Career Plans
- Valid international passport
Applications must be submitted through the Chevening online application system (OAS).
