Chevening Scholarship for a Master's in the UK
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Study level
- Master's
- Field
- Any subject available at master's level in a UK university
- What it covers
- Full tuition, a monthly living allowance, return airfare, visa fees, and arrival and departure allowances
The UK government’s flagship scholarship for future leaders and influencers. It funds one full academic year of any master’s programme at a UK university, in any subject — it is not limited to particular fields.
Deadline: 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC.
Eligibility
- Citizen of a Chevening-eligible country
- At least two years of work experience (2,800 hours)
- A bachelor’s degree that qualifies you for entry to a UK master’s programme
- A commitment to return home for at least two years after the scholarship ends
- Apply to three different eligible UK courses and hold an unconditional offer from one of them by Chevening’s stated deadline
How applicants are assessed
Leadership and influence, networking ability, a clear career plan showing how studying in the UK will let you make a positive impact, and the quality of your proposed study plan.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Transcripts and degree certificate
- Proof of work experience
- An unconditional offer letter from one of your three chosen universities