UK's Chevening Scholarship Program Opens for 2026-2027 Applications
The Chevening Scholarships and Fellowships, the UK government's prestigious international awards program, has officially opened its application window for the 2026-2027 academic year. This program, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organizations, offers fully funded opportunities for exceptional emerging leaders to study in the UK.
Key Details of the Scholarship:
What it Covers: The Chevening Scholarship is a fully funded program. This means it covers university tuition fees, a monthly living stipend, travel costs to and from the UK, an arrival and departure allowance, the cost of one visa application, and a travel grant to attend Chevening events.
Purpose: The scholarships are designed for outstanding emerging leaders from around the world who wish to pursue a one-year
Master's degree at any UK university. The core goal is to build a global network of future leaders and influencers who can drive positive change in their home countries.
Fellowships: In addition to the Master's scholarships, Chevening also offers Fellowships, which are typically for mid-to-senior level professionals. These fellowships provide funding for intensive, specialized short courses or research placements at UK universities.
Application Timeline and Key Dates:
Application Opening: Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year opened on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Application Deadline: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 12:00 UTC. Applicants are strongly advised to confirm this time in their local time zone.
University Offer Deadline: A critical step for successful applicants is to receive and submit at least one unconditional offer from a UK university by July 9, 2026.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be considered for a Chevening Scholarship, applicants must:
Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory and commit to returning there for a minimum of two years after the scholarship ends.
Have completed an undergraduate degree that meets the academic requirements for a UK Master's program (typically equivalent to a UK 2:1 honours degree).
Have a minimum of two years (or 2,800 hours) of work experience gained after completing their undergraduate degree. This can include full-time, part-time, voluntary work, or paid/unpaid internships.
Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and secure an unconditional offer from at least one of them by the university offer deadline.
Meet all the specific requirements of their chosen university, including any English language proficiency tests.
The Chevening program places a strong emphasis on selecting individuals who demonstrate ambition, leadership qualities, and a clear vision for how they will use their UK education to create a positive impact in their communities and countries.
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