Chevening UK Government Scholarship Programme 2026 for Study in the UK (Fully Funded)

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, leaving you free to focus on achieving your professional goals and maximising the experience of a lifetime. You will live and study in the UK for a year, during which time you will develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you must: 

• Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.  
• Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after your scholarship ends.
• Have at least two years (equivalent to 2,800 hours) of work experience.
• Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme. 
• Apply to three different and eligible  UK university courses. You must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the references and education documents deadline listed on the application timeline.

Benefits

The Chevening Programme includes a tailored engagement programme creating opportunities for scholars to network with each other as well as alumni, the FCDO, high profile speakers and partner organisations. Award recipients receive:

• Payment of tuition fees
• Economy travel to and from your country of residence by an approved route for you only
• An arrival allowance
• The cost of an entry clearance (visa) application for you only
• A departure allowance
• A contribution of up to £75 for TB testing, where this is required
• A travel top up allowance
• A monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover accommodation and living expenses. The monthly stipend will depend on whether you are studying inside or outside London. These rates are subject to annual review.

Application Timeline:

• 5 August 2025: Applications open at 12:00 UTC
• 7 October 2025: Applications close at 12:00 UTC/ GMT
• From October 2025: Applications are sifted against eligibility criteria.
• Mid-October 2025 to January 2026: Reading committee assessments, Independent reading committees assess all eligible applications.
• Mid-February 2026: Applicants shortlisted for interviews
• March to April 2026: Interviews take place. Candidates from all over the world are interviewed by panels at British embassies and high commissions. Candidates invited for interview have until the end of the global interview period to upload their references to the online application system or submit them to their local Chevening team.
• Mid-June 2026: Results

After months of preparation and trepidation, successful candidates will experience jubilation when interview results are announced from mid-June onwards.

• 9 July 2026: Offer deadline

If you are invited to interview and your interview is successful, you will be asked to submit your unconditional offer from a UK university. The deadline to receive and submit at least one unconditional UK university offer is 17:00 BST (UK time) on 9 July 2026.

• September/October 2026: Studies begin in the UK

2026-27 Chevening scholars commence their studies in the UK, and enter into an international network that they’ll be a part of for the rest of their lives!

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Chevening UK Government Scholarships Programme