• Program Type: Taught Master’s (1 year)
• Study Location: Any UK university
• Field of Study: Any subject (except those requiring more than 12 months of study or part-time courses)

• Applications Open → 5 August 2025
• Applications Close → 7 October 2025 at 12:00 UTC/GMT
• Longlisting & Eligibility Checks → Mid-October 2025 to January 2026
• Shortlisted Applicants Notified → Mid-February 2026
• Interviews Conducted → March–April 2026
• Final Results Announced → From mid-June 2026
• Deadline for Unconditional Offer & Documents → 9 July 2026
• Study in the UK Begins → September/October 2026

To apply for a Chevening Scholarship, you must:

• Be a citizen of a country or territory eligible for Chevening
• Hold a completed undergraduate degree that qualifies you for entry into a UK Master’s program (typically equivalent to a UK 2:1 Honours)
• Have at least two years of work experience (2,800 hours) across up to 15 roles — including full-time, part-time, internships (paid/unpaid), or voluntary work (Only post-graduation work experience counts)
• Apply to three eligible Master’s courses in the UK, and receive an unconditional offer from at least one by the Chevening deadline
• Meet your chosen university’s English language and visa requirements
• Intend to return to your home country for at least two years after completing your studies
• Demonstrate leadership, influence, and a clear plan to create positive change in your community or country

You are not eligible if you:

• Hold British or dual-British citizenship (with limited exceptions)
• Have refugee status in a non-eligible country (unless you’re a citizen of an eligible country)
• Are currently employed by (or related to someone employed by) the UK Government, Chevening Secretariat, or sponsoring university — unless the employment ended over 2 years ago
• Previously received a UK government-funded scholarship

1. Valid passport or national ID
2. Academic transcripts and diploma certificates for all degrees completed
3. English translations of academic documents (if not originally in English)
4. Two or three professional or academic references, depending on the university
5. Conditional or unconditional offers from UK universities (at least one must become unconditional by the deadline)
6. Four essays (each max 300 words for the 2026 intake):
   • Leadership & Influence
   • Networking
   • Studying in the UK (choice of courses/universities)
   • Career Plan
7. CV/Resume
8. Personal statement / Statement of purpose (not the same as Chevening essays - this is university-specific)
9. English language proficiency proof (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent) - required by the university
10. Some courses may ask for:
    • Research proposal (especially for research-based or specific Master’s).
    • Portfolio (for creative/arts programs)

Almost all countries are eligible to apply. You can check your country in the list of countries.

The Chevening Scholarship is fully funded, covering:

• Full tuition fees at any eligible UK university
• Monthly living allowance (amount varies by location)
• Return airfare to the UK
• Arrival and departure allowances
• Visa fees
• Contribution towards TB testing (if required)

1. Check your eligibility: Take the eligibility quiz and confirm that you meet Chevening’s citizenship, academic, and work experience criteria.‍
2. Select your courses: Apply to three eligible one-year UK Master’s programs. These must be full-time, start in the autumn term, and lead to a taught Master’s degree (not research-only Master's).‍
3. Submit the online application: Apply through the official Chevening online portal between 5 August and 7 October 2025. You'll be asked to provide background details, leadership examples, career plans, and course preferences.‍
4. Prepare for interview (if shortlisted): Interviews are conducted between February and April. Shortlisted candidates will need to submit two references and their UK university offers.

• You do not need an unconditional offer to apply — only to remain eligible if selected.
• All documents must be submitted by mid-July 2026 if selected for final consideration.
• No age limit — applicants of all ages may apply if they meet the work and academic requirements
• You do not need to resign from your job to apply; Chevening encourages you to inform your employer and prepare for possible study leave
• Having a previous Master’s degree does not disqualify you, as long as you justify why another UK degree aligns with your goals
• You can combine up to 15 separate work experiences to meet the 2,800-hour minimum
• The application includes four short essays (about leadership, networking, career plans, and studying in the UK)
• Interviews are conducted in person or virtually by the British Embassy or High Commission
• You must return to your home country for at least two years after your studies; this is a mandatory condition of the scholarship
• Chevening alumni work in leadership roles across government, NGOs, tech, business, and academia — you’ll be joining a global network of over 55,000 scholars