Applications for the Chevening 2027 Scholarship open in August 2026 for International Students.

Chevening Scholarships enable outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK. If you have the passion and influence to solve pressing local, national, or global challenges, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Chevening Scholarships are fully-funded, leaving you free to focus on achieving your professional goals and maximising the experience of a lifetime. You will live and study in the UK for a year, during which time you will develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.

On completing your studies, you will leave the UK equipped with the knowledge and networks necessary to bring your own ideas to life.

Chevening Scholarship Benefits

The Chevening Programme includes a tailored engagement programme creating opportunities for scholars to network with each other as well as alumni, the FCDO, high profile speakers and partner organisations.

Award recipients receive:

Payment of tuition fees

Economy travel to and from your country of residence by an approved route for you only

An arrival allowance

The cost of an entry clearance (visa) application for you only

A departure allowance

A contribution of up to £75 for TB testing, where this is required

A travel top up allowance

A monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover accommodation and living expenses. The monthly stipend will depend on whether you are studying inside or outside London. These rates are subject to annual review.

Requirements for Chevening Scholarship

Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory. 

Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after your scholarship ends.

Have at least 2,800 hours of work experience after graduating from your undergraduate degree. This is roughly equivalent to two years of full-time work, though it may have been completed over a different time period.

Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme. You must have finished your undergraduate studies at least two years before Chevening application deadline, even if you have not yet received your certificate. However, you will need to have your certificate by the time of your interview.

Apply to three different and eligible UK university courses.

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit Chevening Scholarship webpage.