Chevening Scholarships are a prestigious international scholarship program that offers eligible students full financial support for a one-year master's degree at any UK university. The scholarship is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Government of UK.
The scholarship covers tuition fees, a monthly stipend, a return flight to the UK, and additional allowances for living expenses. Students awarded with this scholarship will also receive access to internships, volunteer work and will get to be a part of networking events. The program connects scholars from over 160 countries.
Important Dates
The last date for applying to the Chevening scholarship 2025-26 is 5 November 2024 at 12 GMT. Aspiring students must submit all their documents before the deadline. The results for successful candidates will be declared in June 2025.
Criteria for Eligibility
Be a legal citizen of an eligible country or territory under the Chevening Scholarship
Have an undergraduate degree that qualifies the aspirant for a UK master’s programme
Have at least two years of work experience (2,800 hours)
Meet all the English language requirements
Applicants must commit to returning to their home country for at least two years after the completion of scholarship
Must have received an unconditional offer from a university in the United Kingdom before the application deadline
Application Process
The first step is to research eligible universities, and courses
Collect necessary documents such as transcripts, references, and English language test results
Complete the online application form and upload required documents
Selected applicants will be called for interviews
Successful students will be notified if they have been accepted for the scholarship
Steps to Apply Online
Visit the official website (chevening.org)
Click on the “Apply” button on the homepage
Select your country and scholarship
Fill out the application form
Submit required documents
Click on submit and save the application for future reference
