If you’ve ever dreamed of studying in the UK at one of the world’s top universities, here’s your golden opportunity. The Chevening Scholarships are now open for the 2026–2027 academic year. These prestigious, fully funded scholarships are aimed at future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from across the world.
📅 Key Dates
- Applications open: 5 August 2025 at 12:00 (UK time)
- Applications close: 7 October 2025 at 12:00 (UK time)
- Interviews: March–April 2026
- Final results announced: From June 2026
- UK university offer deadline: 9 July 2026 at 17:00 (UK time)
🌍 Eligible Countries
Chevening Scholarships are available to citizens from over 140 countries and territories around the world. Whether you’re from Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe, or the Middle East, chances are your country is eligible.
🎓 What the Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition fees for any one-year master’s degree at any UK university
- Monthly stipend for living expenses
- Travel costs to and from the UK
- Arrival and departure allowances
- Visa application fees
- Travel grants for attending Chevening events in the UK
✅ Eligibility Requirements
To apply for a Chevening Scholarship, you must:
- Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory
- Return to your home country for at least two years after your scholarship ends
- Have completed an undergraduate degree that allows entry into a UK master’s programme
- Have at least 2 years (2,800 hours) of work experience
- Apply to three eligible UK university courses and receive at least one unconditional offer by 9 July 2026
- Not hold British citizenship or dual citizenship with the UK
- Not have previously received UK Government-funded scholarships to study in the UK
🌟 Why Apply?
Chevening isn’t just a scholarship—it’s a life-changing experience. Scholars become part of a powerful global network of over 60,000 alumni, including presidents, ambassadors, CEOs, and innovators in every sector. You’ll gain top-class education, cross-cultural skills, and lifelong professional and personal connections.
🚀 How to Apply
- Visit the official Chevening website
- Check if your country is eligible
- Select three eligible UK master’s programmes
- Register on the application portal
- Submit your application before the deadline
🔗 Official Links
- Chevening Scholarship Information: https://www.chevening.org/scholarships
- Application Portal: https://www.chevening.org/apply
Make 2026 your year to study, grow, and lead with Chevening. Start your journey today!