Chevening Scholarships enable outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK. If you have the passion and influence to solve pressing local, national, or global challenges, we strongly encourage you to apply.
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.
On completing your studies, you will leave the UK equipped with the knowledge and networks necessary to bring your own ideas to life.
Why study in the UK?
Studying in the UK with Chevening is about more than earning a world-class degree. It’s a chance to experience UK culture, meet people from different backgrounds, and build connections that can last a lifetime.
The UK is home to some of the world’s leading universities, but there’s so much more to discover beyond the classroom. From historic landmarks and vibrant cities to music, festivals, museums and world-class sporting events, studying here gives you the opportunity to experience the culture, creativity and traditions that make the UK unique.
As a Chevening scholar, you’ll join a global community of people who are passionate about making a difference. You’ll develop your knowledge and skills, exchange ideas with people from around the world, and build networks that can support you long after your studies end.
A Chevening Scholarship is more than a degree. It’s an opportunity to experience the UK, broaden your perspective and become part of a global network working together to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Who can apply for a Chevening Scholarship?
Chevening Scholarships allow exceptional individuals to study for a one-year master’s degree at a UK university.
Chevening enables outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK.
There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ Chevening Scholar, but those who are successful tend to have ambition, leadership qualities, and a passion for influencing positive change in their home countries.
We encourage you to apply if you meet our eligibility criteria and other requirements. Your gender, age (there is no upper age limit), sexual orientation, religion, marriage or parenthood status, caste, class, or other attributes do not matter to us. What matters is your ability to submit a thoughtful application that demonstrates you are capable of excelling on an intense master’s course in the UK, and that you have a clear vision for your future.
Learn more about Chevening’s eligibility and work experience requirements to assess your own eligibility, and find out more about what a Chevening Award covers.
Application timeline
Read our application guidance, and then apply via your country/territory’s page.
Please make sure you check what time 11:00 UTC is in your time zone.
The deadline for applications is 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC. You will not be able to access the online application system after this date.
Please make sure you check what time 11:00 UTC is in your time zone.
Applicants shortlisted for interviews in February 2027
Once applications have been reviewed, British embassies and high commissions produce a shortlist. These candidates are invited to interview. Congratulations if you make it this far! To prepare for your interview, please read our interview guidance.
Interviews take place in March / April 2027
Candidates from all over the world are interviewed by panels at British embassies and high commissions.
Candidates invited for an interview must upload all their documentation to the online application system at least seven working days before their interview. Documents include photo ID, undergraduate education certificate/diploma, and reference letters.
Results come in June 2027
After months of preparation and trepidation, successful candidates will experience jubilation when interview results are announced from mid-June onwards.
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 8 July 2027.
Studies begin in the UK
2027-28 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!
Find a course
Trying to find the right courses for your Chevening Scholarship application? Our course finder is here to make your search easier.
Selecting the right courses at the right universities is one of the most important aspects of your application. Use this course finder tool to search for eligible master’s degree programmes at every university across the UK*.
Your Chevening application must list three courses, and they must be courses that are eligible for a Chevening Scholarship.
You will need to apply separately for your course via the university that runs the course. Your Chevening application does not constitute an application to your chosen courses.
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(https://www.chevening.org/scholarships)
