Chevening UK Government Scholarships Programme 2026/2027 for Master’s Study in the UK (Fully Funded): (Deadline 7 October 2025)

Chevening UK Government Scholarships Programme 2026/2027 for Master’s Study in the UK (Fully Funded): (Deadline 7 October 2025)

Applications are now open for the 2026 Chevening UK Government Scholarships Programme. Chevening enables outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK.

Chevening Scholarships are fully funded, allowing you to focus on achieving your professional goals, while experiencing UK culture, building international networks, and developing academically and professionally.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Chevening, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.

• Commit to returning to their home country for at least 2 years after the scholarship ends.

• Have at least 2 years (2,800 hours) of work experience.

• Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies for a UK master’s programme.

• Apply to three eligible UK university courses, and receive an unconditional offer from at least one by the required deadline.

Benefits

• Full tuition fees.

• Economy travel to and from the UK.

• Arrival and departure allowances.

• Visa application costs.

• Contribution for TB testing (if required).

• Travel top-up allowance.

• Monthly living allowance (varies depending on study location).

• Access to exclusive Chevening events and networking opportunities.

Application Timeline

• 5 August 2025 – Applications open (12:00 UTC)

• 7 October 2025 – Applications close (12:00 UTC/GMT)

• Mid-February 2026 – Shortlisted applicants announced

• March–April 2026 – Interviews at British embassies & high commissions

• Mid-June 2026 – Results announced

• 9 July 2026 – Deadline to submit at least one unconditional UK university offer

• Sept/Oct 2026 – Studies begin in the UK

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