Fully Funded
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Open globally
Chevening Scholarships 2027-2028
UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
Funding amount
GBP 40000
Deadline
October 7, 2026
Level
Masters
What's covered
Flights
Tuition
Living Expenses
About this opportunity
The Chevening Scholarship is the UK Government's flagship fully funded scholarship program for emerging leaders worldwide. It enables outstanding professionals to pursue a one-year Master's degree at any eligible UK university.
Unlike many scholarships that focus solely on academic excellence, Chevening places significant emphasis on:
Leadership potential.
Networking ability.
Professional achievements.
Long-term impact in the applicant's home country.
Successful scholars become part of a global alumni network of over 60,000 leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and professionals
Requirements
1\. Citizenship Requirement
You must:
Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country.
Agree to return to your home country for at least two years after completing your studies.
2\. Academic Requirement
You must possess:
An undergraduate degree equivalent to at least a UK second-class upper (2:1) degree.
The degree must qualify you for admission into a UK Master's programme.
3\. Work Experience Requirement
Applicants must have at least 2,800 hours of post-graduation work experience, equivalent to roughly two years of full-time work.
Eligible experience may include:
Full-time employment
Part-time employment
Paid internships
Unpaid internships
Voluntary work
Only experience obtained after graduation counts.
4\. University Applications Requirement
Applicants must:
Apply to three eligible one-year UK Master's courses.
Obtain an unconditional offer from at least one course within the specified timeline.
5\. Leadership and Impact
Chevening seeks candidates who demonstrate:
Leadership potential.
Networking skills.
A clear career vision.
Commitment to creating positive change in their country and globally