UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) · United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Chevening Scholarship

Fully Funded GovernmentMaster's

The UK government's flagship global scholarship, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Targets emerging leaders with work experience rather than pure academic stars, funding a one-year taught master's degree at any UK university in any subject.

Award

$26,600 – $46,550

Estimated value

Deadline

Closed

Last deadline October 6, 2026

Covers: Tuition · Living stipend · Travel · Arrival allowance

Tuition fees Covered
Living stipend Covered
Travel Covered
Health insurance Not covered
Arrival allowance Covered

Education
Minimum: Bachelor's
Study level
Master's
Field of study
All fields
Nationality
Chevening-eligible countries (160+); UK nationals not eligible
Age limit
No formal age limit
GPA
No fixed minimum GPA specified, but strong academic record expected
Language
IELTS, minimum 6.5
Work experience
At least 2 years
Other requirements
- Must return to home country for at least 2 years after the scholarship
- Must apply to 3 different UK university courses

1
Create a Chevening online account
2
Submit application with 3 UK course choices
3
Independent reading committee review
4
Interview at British embassy/high commission
5
Secure unconditional university offer
6
Final award confirmation

Required documents

Passport
Bachelor's degree certificate
Academic transcripts
CV
Two reference letters
Personal essays

Apply

Applications are submitted on the provider's website.

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Provider: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) (Government)
Duration: 1 year
Intake: September/October 2027
Awards: 1,500 per year
Where to study: Any UK university (up to 3 course choices)

Main Deadline
Oct 6, 2026
Closed

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