Chevening Scholarships

UK government global scholarship program funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Covers one-year Master degrees at any UK university.

Citizens of Chevening-eligible countries. Minimum 2 years of work experience. Must return to home country for 2 years after scholarship. Two-year gap since previous Chevening award.

• 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

• Valid passport (min 6 months validity)
• Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
• Two academic reference letters
• English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+)
• Updated CV/Resume
• Statement of purpose / Motivation letter
• Proof of financial capability (if applicable)

• Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country with an undergraduate degree and at least 2,800 hours of work experience
• Apply online at chevening.org during the application window (opens around August)
• Apply to three eligible UK master's courses and secure an unconditional offer from one by July
• Commit to returning home for two years