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Chevening Scholarships

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

UK Government scholarship programme for eligible applicants to undertake a one-year taught master's degree in the United Kingdom.

Study inUnited Kingdom
DegreeMaster's
FundingFully funded
Deadline6 Oct 2026
Fields of study Eligible study areas
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Decision first

Can you apply?

Use these captured criteria for a quick screening check. Missing information is shown as unverified rather than guessed.

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Eligible applicant nationality Applicant must be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory and must return to their country of citizenshi…
Academic minimum Undergraduate degree sufficient for entry to an eligible UK postgraduate programme
Work experience 2,800 work hours
English requirement Applicants must meet the admission and language requirements of their chosen eligible UK…
Application route Separate scholarship application
Supervisor required No
Nomination required No
Likely fit signals
  • You are looking for Master's funding.
  • Your intended study area is related to All eligible UK master's fields.
  • Your citizenship / nationality satisfies the stated applicant rule.
  • Your prior academic background meets the stated degree requirement.
Review carefully
  • Applicants who do not meet Chevening nationality, two-year return-home, undergraduate-degree timing, 2,800-hour post-graduation work-experience, or other eligibility requirements should not apply.
  • Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
  • Applicants without the stated work experience may not be eligible.
Funding package

Funding & benefits

Tuition coverage subject to Chevening course-fee limits (MBA cap may apply)

Travel assistance

Airfare / travel support

Study options

Eligible programmes & fields

Programme eligibility is broad rather than a fixed catalogue.

The verified record currently describes the eligible study scope instead of presenting a misleading finite degree list. Use the field scope above and confirm the current course rules on the official scholarship/provider website.

Overview

About the scholarship

UK Government scholarship programme for eligible applicants to undertake a one-year taught master's degree in the United Kingdom.

Depending on the award tier or route, verified benefits include Tuition coverage subject to Chevening course-fee limits (MBA cap may apply), travel support. The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All eligible UK master's fields. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.

Timeline

Key dates

Applications open4 August 2026
Application deadline6 October 2026
Programme starts1 September 2027
Requirements

Eligibility requirements

Work experience2,800 hours
  • You must meet our eligibility criteria to apply for a Chevening Scholarship. Ineligible applications will be rejected.
  • Undergraduate degree sufficient for entry to an eligible UK postgraduate programme
  • Work experience: 2,800 work hours
  • Applicants must meet the admission and language requirements of their chosen eligible UK university courses.
  • Applicant must be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory and must return to their country of citizenship for at least two years after the award ends.
  • Applicants apply to three eligible UK master's courses and must satisfy Chevening's eligibility and course-offer requirements. Applicants must have completed their undergraduate studies at least two years before the application deadline.
Important exclusion

Applicants who do not meet Chevening nationality, two-year return-home, undergraduate-degree timing, 2,800-hour post-graduation work-experience, or other eligibility requirements should not apply.

Applicant fit

Should you apply?

Likely a good fit if

  • You are looking for Master's funding.
  • Your intended study area is related to All eligible UK master's fields.
  • Your citizenship / nationality satisfies the stated applicant rule.
  • Your prior academic background meets the stated degree requirement.
  • You meet the stated work-experience requirement.
  • You can satisfy the stated English-language requirement.
  • You want a fully funded route rather than tuition-only support.
  • You are prepared to study in United Kingdom.

Review carefully if

  • Applicants who do not meet Chevening nationality, two-year return-home, undergraduate-degree timing, 2,800-hour post-graduation work-experience, or other eligibility requirements should not apply.
  • Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
  • Applicants without the stated work experience may not be eligible.
  • Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.

This is a factual screening summary based on the verified eligibility information above; the awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.

Application documents

Required documents

  • Undergraduate degree certificate or diploma
  • Reference letters
How to apply

Application process

Application methodOnline Chevening application plus separate applications to eligible UK university courses.
University admission first?No
Separate scholarship application?Yes
Supervisor required?No
Nomination required?No
Interview required?Yes
References required?Yes

Submit Chevening application online
Apply to three eligible UK master's courses
Meet course-offer requirements
Attend interview if shortlisted
Upload required documents by the stated stage

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Official sources & verification

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Official sources last checked: 17 Aug 2026

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