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The UK government-funded Chevening Scholarship program has invited applications for the academic year 2026-2027. The program provides full financial support to students who want to pursue a master's degree at any university in the United Kingdom. Chevening is a prestigious UK government-funded international scholarship program. The programme was established in 1983 and is aimed at supporting future leaders, decision-makers, and influencers from around the world by offering them the opportunity to develop their academic and professional potential, discover British culture, and establish long-lasting links with the UK.
Chevening Scholarship details:
- Deadline: October 7, 2025.
- Level of study: Master's.
- Open to: 160 countries.
- Funding: Fully funded.
- Duration: One year.
- Country: United Kingdom.
Eligibility criteria:
You will be qualified for the Chevening Scholarship program when you meet the below requirements:
- Be a citizen of one of the qualified countries or territories (download the list of eligible countries).
- Be willing to return to your home country and stay there for a minimum of two years.
- Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Have at least two years of work experience (2800 hours).
- Apply and receive an unconditional offer from a UK university before July 9, 2026 (applications can be submitted before receiving offers).
- While English language testing is not required for Chevening Scholarship application, universities typically require a specific language certificate, i.e., IELTS or TOEFL, with certain scores as the minimum requirement for final admission.
The kinds of professional experience that are eligible for the Chevening Scholarship scheme are:
- Any full-time employment.
- Part-time working experiences.
- Volunteering activities.
- Unpaid or paid internships.
The Chevening Scholarship scheme is entirely inclusive and does not take into consideration your gender, age, religion, marital status, social class, or any other personal characteristic. Your eligibility is entirely based on your merit and qualifications.
Advantages of the Chevening Scholarship:
The Chevening Scholarships offer the chance to applicants to pursue a one-year master's program at any university in the United Kingdom, with complete financing of all tuition fees, together with a monthly allowance to support living expenses, a return airfare, and allowances for the cost of visas and vaccinations.
Universities participating in the Chevening Scholarship:
University of Leicester
University of Bedfordshire
King's Stagg Business School
University of Plymouth
Imperial College London
Loughborough University
University of St Andrews
University of Strathclyde Glasgow
Lancaster University
Bangor University
University of Huddersfield
Nottingham Trent University
Trinity College University
University of York
University of Essex
University of Westminster
Newcastle University
University of Bath
University of Central Lancashire
University of Warwick
University of Stirling
University of Sussex
University of Surrey
University of Southampton
University of Reading
University of Salford
University of Nottingham
University of Glasgow
University of Liverpool
University of Leeds
University of Kent
University of Exeter
University of East Anglia
University of Dundee
University of Birmingham
University of Bristol
Swansea University
Durham University
London School of Economics and Political Science
Cardiff University
Bournemouth University
Birkbeck, University of London
Brunel College
To view the available master's programs, click here.
Documents Needed for Chevening Scholarship Application:
- Passport
- Degree certificate or official transcript indicating you have a bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Certificates of work experience (letters of recommendation from employers or supervisors)
- Statement of purpose or motivation letter (explaining your academic and professional goals)
- Letters of recommendation (usually 2 letters from professors or supervisors)
- English language certificate (if required by the university you are applying to)
- Unconditional offer from a British university (must be submitted before the specified deadline)
- Any other document that is required by the scholarship or the university you're applying to.
How to Apply for the Chevening Scholarship:
In order to apply for the Chevening Scholarships provided by the British government, please submit your application through this link: link.
The Chevening programme allows you to choose three different options. These can be three different courses at one institution or three similar courses in up to three universities.
Key Dates:
- Closing date for registration: October 7, 2025
- Consideration of applications: November
- Interviews of shortlisted candidates by British embassies and high commissions: March and April 2026
- Announcement of interview results: June 2026
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