Chevening covers the full cost of a one-year master’s in the UK for professionals with leadership potential from over 160 countries. The program equips future leaders to build networks, explore British culture, and establish lasting positive relationships with the UK.
Overview
Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, this initiative selects candidates who are prepared to drive impact in their home countries upon graduation. Scholars have full freedom to select eligible master’s courses at any participating UK university.
Benefits
The scholarship guarantees that scholars can focus purely on academic and leadership development.
- Tuition: Covers the full cost of university tuition fees.
- Stipends: Provides a monthly living allowance and an arrival allowance.
- Travel: Covers the cost of an economy class return flight to the UK.
- Visa Fees: Reimburses the cost of one UK visa application.
Eligibility
Candidates are rigorously assessed on their leadership capability and professional background.
- Nationality: You must be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory and return there for a minimum of two years after your award has ended.
- Academic: You must have completed all components of an undergraduate degree that enables entry into a postgraduate program at a UK university.
- Experience: You must have at least two years (equivalent to 2,800 hours) of work experience.
How to Apply
The application window is highly structured and does not permit late entries.
- Deadline: Submit your application before 11:00 UTC on October 6, 2026.
- University Offers: You must independently apply to three different eligible UK university courses and receive at least one unconditional offer by July 8, 2027.
- Submit: Applications must be lodged solely through the official Chevening online application system.
