A fully funded, one-year master’s degree scholarship funded by the UK government (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), open to citizens of Chevening-eligible countries. Covers any subject at any UK university. Running since 1983.
Verified Opportunity
Chevening Scholarship
verified
Overview
Opportunity Overview
Classification
Opportunity Details
Funding Type
Verification & Key Dates
Verification & Key Dates
Verification Date
July 14, 2026
Deadline
July 14, 2026
Source Organization
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Chevening)
Official Application Link
Eligibility
Eligibility
- Citizen of a Chevening-eligible country (160+ countries u2014 confirm your specific country on the official Chevening site before applying; this was not individually confirmed for every country during our verification)
- Hold an undergraduate degree equivalent to at least a UK upper-second-class (2:1) honours degree
- Have completed undergraduate studies at least two years before the application deadline
- At least 2,800 hours (roughly two years) of work experience, paid or unpaid
- Commit to returning to your home country for a minimum of two years after the scholarship ends
- Must not hold British/dual British citizenship
- Apply to three different eligible UK university courses
Benefits
Benefits
- Full UK university tuition fees
- Monthly living stipend
- Economy return airfare to the UK
- Arrival and homeward departure allowances
- Cost of one visa application
- Access to Chevening networking events, workshops, and its global alumni network
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Confirm eligibility for your specific country on the official Chevening website
2. Select up to three eligible UK master's course choices (no university offer needed yet)
3. Submit your application via the official online portal, including required essays
4. If longlisted, submit two referee contacts (Chevening contacts them directly, not the applicant)
5. Attend an interview at a British embassy or high commission
6. If successful, secure at least one unconditional UK university offer by the stated deadline
7. Complete English language requirement and pre-departure steps
Documents
Required Documents
Passport-sized photograph meeting UK visa requirements. Contact details for two referees (letters are requested directly by Chevening, not submitted by the applicant). An unconditional UK university offer letter (required at a later stage, not at initial application).
Important Notes
Chevening cannot be deferred u2014 if you cannot take up the award in the year offered, you must reapply in a future cycle. The two-year return-home commitment is binding; not returning can require repayment of the full scholarship. You do not need a university offer at the time of application, only at the conditional-offer stage. Exact annual dates are announced by Chevening each year u2014 always confirm the current cycle's deadline directly on chevening.org before relying on the date shown here.
FAQ
Common Questions
Is this opportunity guaranteed?
No \u2014 verification confirms the opportunity is real and current, not that any application will be accepted.
How current is this listing?
Check the Verification Date above \u2014 listings are reviewed periodically and marked Expired or Closed when no longer valid.
Can Bang Ti Lenydoor help me apply?
Yes \u2014 contact an advisor for application guidance specific to this opportunity type.
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