Chevening Scholarships 2027-28

About This Scholarship

Chevening Scholarships are the UK Government's global scholarship program, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organizations. The program offers fully funded one-year Master's degrees at any UK university. Chevening targets emerging leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from Chevening-eligible countries. Over 50,000 professionals worldwide are Chevening alumni, forming one of the most influential international scholarship networks. The 2027-28 application cycle is expected to open in September 2026.

Benefits

• Full tuition fees at any UK university (one-year Master's)
• Monthly living allowance (currently ~£1,236/month in London, ~£1,043 outside London)
• Economy class return airfare to and from your home country
• Additional thesis or dissertation grant if applicable
• Travel allowance to cover excess baggage costs
• UK visa application fee
• TB test fee (where applicable)
• Arrival allowance (one-off payment to help with settling in)
• Homeward departure allowance
• Access to the exclusive Chevening alumni network of 50,000+ global leaders

Eligible Programs