Quick Information
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Degree Level | Master's |
| Funding Type | Fully Funded |
| Scholarship Value | Full tuition (MBA capped at GBP 22,000), monthly stipend £1,516 (London) / £1,215 (outside London), return travel, visa cost |
| Application Deadline | October 6, 2026 |
| Last Verified Date | November 11, 2026 |
| Official Source | https://www.chevening.org |
Overview
Chevening is the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations. It funds a one-year taught master’s degree at any accredited UK university.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be citizens of a Chevening-eligible country and hold an undergraduate degree that would enable entry to a UK postgraduate programme. At least 2,800 hours of work after the degree — about two years full-time — is required; part-time work, volunteering and internships all count. Applicants list three different eligible master’s courses and must return home for at least two years after the award. There is no upper age limit, and Chevening itself sets no English-test requirement, though universities may still ask for one. British or dual British citizens, people living in the UK when applying, and staff of UK government departments, the British Council or partner universities (and their close relatives) are not eligible.
Available Fields
Any one-year taught master’s course at an accredited UK university, chosen from the three courses listed in the application.
Scholarship Benefits
Full tuition for eligible courses (MBA tuition is capped at GBP 22,000), a monthly living stipend of £1,516 in London and £1,215 outside London, economy return travel for the scholar, the visa application cost, arrival and departure allowances, a TB test contribution of up to GBP 75 and a travel top-up for Chevening events outside London. There is no application fee.
Required Documents
A passport or ID and the degree certificate, plus two reference letters — these are uploaded only if shortlisted, at least seven working days before the interview.
Application Process
Register on the Chevening online application system, pass the eligibility checker and save the access code, then complete the form with personal details, education, work history, three course choices, two referees and four essays, and submit.
Important Dates
Applications for the 2027–28 round opened on 4 August 2026 and closed on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC. Applications for 2028–29 are expected to open in August 2027 — no dates have been published yet, so check the official Chevening website. Interview shortlists are expected in mid-February 2027, interviews run March–April 2027, results come from mid-June 2027, and courses start in September or October 2027.
FAQs
Is Chevening fully funded? Yes — it covers tuition, a monthly stipend, travel and the visa cost.
Is there an age limit? No upper age limit.
Do I need an English test for Chevening? Chevening sets no English-test requirement, but the chosen universities may require one.
