Chevening Scholarship
Chevening is the UK Government's global scholarship programme that offers future leaders the unique opportunity to study in the UK. These scholarships are awarded to outstanding professionals from all over the world to pursue a one-year master's degree in any subject at any UK university.
📖 About Chevening Scholarship
Chevening provides fully-funded scholarships, allowing scholars to focus on achieving their academic goals while enjoying the experience of a lifetime. Scholars will live and study in the UK for a year, during which they will:
- Develop professionally and academically.
- Grow their network.
- Experience UK culture.
- Build lasting positive relationships with the UK.
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: August 06, 2025
- Application Deadline: October 07, 2025
- Category: Fully Funded, Masters, Postgraduate
- Opportunity Location: United Kingdom
🎁 Benefits of Chevening Scholarship
As Chevening Scholarships are fully-funded, the award includes:
- University tuition fees
- Monthly stipend
- Travel costs to and from the UK
- Arrival allowance
- Homeward departure allowance
- Cost of one visa application
- Travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK
✅ 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 of work experience (2,800 hours).
- Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master's programme.
- Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and receive an unconditional offer from at least one of these courses by the references and education documents deadline listed on the application timeline.
Ineligibility Criteria
You are not eligible for a Chevening Scholarship if you:
- Hold British or dual British citizenship (unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong).
- Hold refugee status in a country not eligible for Chevening.
- Are an employee, former employee, or relative of an employee of the UK government, British Embassies/High Commissions, the British Council, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, or sponsoring UK universities.
- Have previously studied in the UK on a UK government-funded scholarship.
Note: Having a master's degree does not prevent you from applying for a second master's degree in the UK, provided you can articulate how it aligns with your career goals and will help you drive positive change in your home country.
📅 Application Date and Process
To apply, find the awards available in your country/territory. Begin by selecting your country of citizenship. You can then refine your search depending on whether you are applying for a scholarship or a fellowship. For more information, visit the FAQs.
🗓️ Application Deadline
October 07, 2025
🌐 Scholarship Application Portal
- View details of the Chevening Scholarship.
- Apply for the Chevening Scholarship.
This scholarship is an incredible opportunity to advance your academic and professional journey while experiencing the rich culture of the UK. Don't miss your chance to apply!
- University tuition fees
- A monthly stipend
- Travel costs to and from the UK
- An arrival allowance
- A homeward departure allowance
- The cost of one visa application
- A travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK