The Chevening Awards form the United Kingdom's flagship global scholarship initiative, backed by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office together with partner institutions. Each year, the programme identifies promising professionals with strong leadership qualities from across the globe and funds them to pursue a one-year taught master's degree at a UK institution of their choosing, in virtually any discipline.
Programs Covered
- Any full-time, one-year taught Master's programme, in any field of study
- Open at all UK universities offering eligible postgraduate courses (a searchable course directory is available on the official Chevening site)
Eligibility
- Hold citizenship of a country or territory on Chevening's approved list
- Be willing to relocate back to your home nation for a minimum two-year period once the award concludes
- Possess a bachelor's-level qualification sufficient for admission into a UK postgraduate programme, completed no less than two years prior to the closing date
- Have accumulated a minimum of two years of professional work experience (roughly 2,800 hours)
- Submit applications to three separate approved UK degree programmes, securing an unconditional offer from at least one by the stipulated document-submission deadline
Benefits
- Full coverage of tuition costs
- A monthly stipend for living expenses
- Return airfare to and from the UK
- A settling-in allowance upon arrival
- A departure allowance when returning home
- Reimbursement for a single visa application
- Additional funding to attend official Chevening functions in the UK
Requirements / How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply exclusively through the official Chevening online portal, accessed via the "Apply" link on their respective country page. It's strongly advised to check the country-specific page for detailed guidance, as procedures can vary slightly by location.
Application Window
Chevening opens its application cycle annually in August, with submissions closing in October. Prospective applicants should watch the official website closely as the window approaches, since the process is competitive and applications must be complete before the cutoff.
Contact / Further Information/Application processes
Official website: chevening.org