About this opportunity
Chevening Scholarships are fully funded one-year UK master's scholarships for emerging leaders from Chevening-eligible countries and territories.
The Chevening Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship offered by UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for applicants heading to United Kingdom.
Who should apply?
This may be a fit if the following points describe you. Always use the official criteria as the final check.
- Citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory
- Return to your country or territory of citizenship for at least two years after the award
- Undergraduate degree that enables entry to a UK postgraduate programme
- At least two years of eligible work experience
- Apply to three eligible UK university courses and follow current offer rules
What the opportunity may offer
- University tuition fees according to official Chevening rules
- Monthly living allowance
- Travel to and from the UK
- Arrival, departure, and other approved allowances according to the official award package
- Access to Chevening events and an international alumni network
Required documents
- Chevening online application
- Education documents and transcripts
- Two references
- Passport or national ID where requested
- Three eligible UK course choices
- University offer documents when requested by the current cycle
Application process
- Open the official Chevening scholarships page and your country page
- Confirm eligibility, work experience, and course rules
- Choose three eligible UK master's courses
- Prepare leadership, networking, studying in the UK, and career plan examples
- Submit the official online application before the current deadline
- If shortlisted, prepare references, interview evidence, and offer documentation
Before you apply
- □Check the deadline in your own time zone
- □Confirm that you meet every eligibility condition set by UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- □Prepare your 6 required documents in the format asked for
- □Ask referees early and share the official instructions
- □Review the official source once more before submitting
Deadline notes
Applications can close before the next intake opens. Check the official Chevening scholarships page and your country page for the latest deadline before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chevening fully funded?
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Does Chevening require work experience?
Programme details can change. Check the original listing before you prepare or submit an application.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-02UShireZone is not affiliated with UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). We never charge applicants to apply. Always verify details and submit through the official website.