The Chevening Scholarship removes the financial barriers associated with studying abroad, allowing recipients to concentrate entirely on their academic and professional development.

Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:

• Full payment of university tuition fees.
• Monthly living allowance (stipend) to cover accommodation, food, transportation, and daily living expenses.
• Economy-class return airfare between the scholar's home country and the United Kingdom.
• Arrival allowance to assist with initial settlement expenses.
• Departure allowance upon completion of the programme.
• Full payment of the UK student visa application fee.
• Contribution of up to £75 towards Tuberculosis (TB) testing where required.
• Additional travel allowance where applicable.
• Access to exclusive Chevening networking events throughout the academic year.
• Invitations to leadership seminars, policy discussions, conferences, and workshops.
• Professional development opportunities with government institutions, businesses, and international organisations.
• Membership in the prestigious Chevening Alumni Network after graduation.

The monthly stipend varies depending on whether the scholar is studying in London or elsewhere in the United Kingdom and is reviewed annually.

Interested applicants should follow these steps:

1. Confirm that your country is eligible for the Chevening Scholarship.
2. Research eligible one-year master's programmes offered by UK universities.
3. Select three suitable university courses.
4. Prepare all required application documents.
5. Complete the online Chevening Scholarship application form.
6. Submit your application before the official deadline.
7. If shortlisted, attend the interview at the British Embassy or High Commission.
8. Secure at least one unconditional university offer.
9. Complete all scholarship verification and documentation requirements if selected.

The Chevening Scholarship is a deal. It is the international scholarship programme from the United Kingdom Government. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and other organizations around the world pay for it.

Every year lots of people from more than 160 countries try to get this scholarship. It is very hard to get. The people who run the programme are looking for individuals who're good leaders do well in school and want to make a difference in their countries. They want people who can help with economic, political or technological issues.

If you get the Chevening Scholarship you get to study for free at a university in the United Kingdom. You can pick any one-year masters degree programme that you want.. It is not just about studying. You also get to go to lots of events where you can meet people learn new skills and have fun. You can go to workshops, conferences and cultural activities. These things can help you work better with people from countries.

The Chevening Scholarship also gives you a chance to join a group of important people from, around the world. This group includes politicians, business leaders, professors, diplomats and people who want to make a difference.

The Chevening Scholarship can help you do what you want to do. Maybe you want to make healthcare better or change the way people learn or help your government work better. Maybe you want to come up with ideas or stop climate change. The Chevening Scholarship can give you the knowledge, skills and friends you need to make a difference.

Sponsor Organisation: Chevening (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. FCDO)

Host Country: United Kingdom

Study Level: Masters Degree

Funding Type: Funded

View details at:  Chevening UK Government Scholarships Programme

To qualify for the Chevening UK Government Scholarships Programme 2027/2028, applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements:

Citizenship

Applicants must:

• Be citizens of a country or territory that is eligible for the Chevening Scholarship.
• Intend to return to their home country for at least two years after completing their studies in the UK.

Academic Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Hold an undergraduate bachelor's degree that meets the admission requirements for a UK master's programme.
• Meet the academic standards required by their chosen universities.

Professional Experience

Applicants must have:

• At least two years (2,800 hours) of work experience obtained after completing their undergraduate degree.
• Eligible work experience may include:
  • Full-time employment
  • Part-time employment
  • Voluntary work
  • Paid or unpaid internships (where accepted under Chevening guidelines)

University Applications

Applicants are required to:

• Apply to three different eligible UK master's programmes.
• Obtain at least one unconditional offer from one of their selected universities before the deadline specified by Chevening.

Leadership Potential

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong leadership qualities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to public service or community development.
• A clear vision for contributing to their country's development after graduation.

Eligible Fields of Study

Chevening supports almost every academic discipline offered through eligible one-year taught master's programmes, including:

• Business Administration
• Economics
• International Relations
• Public Policy
• Law
• Education
• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Environmental Studies
• Climate Change
• Agriculture
• Public Health
• Journalism
• Media Studies
• Development Studies
• Human Rights
• Political Science
• Finance
• Entrepreneurship
• Energy Studies
• Technology and Innovation
• Social Sciences
• Arts and Humanities

Applicants may choose programmes based on their professional goals and national development priorities.