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Chevening Scholarships 2027–28

A UK Government-funded route for emerging leaders pursuing a one-year taught master’s degree.

Am I eligible?
🇬🇧 United KingdomChevening

At a glance

Study level

Master’s

Destination

United Kingdom

Funding

Fully funded

Eligible applicants

Eligible countries

Overview

Chevening supports eligible emerging leaders from Chevening-eligible countries and territories who want to study a one-year taught master’s degree at a UK university.

Application checklist

What you’ll need

The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.

  1. Previous qualificationUndergraduate degree.
  2. Work experienceAt least two years’ work experience after the undergraduate degree, equivalent to 2,800 hours.
  3. Photo IDRequired
  4. Undergraduate certificate or diplomaRequired
  5. Reference lettersRequired

What this scholarship covers

University tuition fees

Included

Monthly living stipend (London and outside-London rates)

Included

Economy return airfare

Included

Visa application cost

Included

Arrival and departure allowances

Included

MBA tuition capped at £22,000

May be included

Chevening lists tuition fees, travel, visa cost, and living support among its award benefits. Check the official guidance for the current award terms.

Are you eligible?

Eligibility review

Checked against the official criteria on October 10, 2026

Check official criteria

International students

Conditional

Domestic students

No

Scholarship scope

Government scholarship

Last eligibility check

October 10, 2026

Who can apply

Citizenship
Citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory. British or dual British citizens are not eligible (except British Overseas Territories and BN(O) holders applying from Hong Kong).
International eligibility
Open to citizens of the countries and territories on Chevening’s official list. Applicants must commit to return to their home country for at least two years after the award. Some country pages set extra conditions.

Academic requirements

Academic recordRequired
An undergraduate degree that meets the entry requirements for a UK master’s course.
Minimum grades / GPANot published
No fixed Chevening GPA or grade threshold is published; the chosen UK university sets its own admission standard.
Academic competitivenessCompetitive
Academic achievement is considered alongside the entry standards of the selected university and the wider application.

Experience and personal requirements

LeadershipCompetitive
Leadership potential is assessed in the application and selection process.

Study restrictions and coverage

Fields
Eligible one-year taught master’s courses
Universities
Eligible UK universities
Countries
United Kingdom
AdmissionConditional
A university offer may be required at the stage specified in the current Chevening timeline.
Study format
One-year taught master’s study.

Use for an eligible one-year taught master’s course at a UK university, subject to Chevening course rules.

Official eligibility summary

Generally intended for citizens of Chevening-eligible countries and territories with an undergraduate degree and the required work experience.

Nationality & residence

  • Citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory

Academic background

  • Undergraduate degree that meets UK master’s entry requirements

Experience

  • At least 2,800 hours of post-undergraduate work experience

Other conditions

  • Commitment to return to the home country for at least two years after the award
  • Unconditional university offer if requested after interview

Required documents

  • Evidence of an unconditional university offer

How to apply

  1. 1

    Review the Chevening eligibility requirements.

  2. 2

    Prepare the required application materials.

  3. 3

    Apply through Chevening’s official application route.

Application timeline

  1. Application cycle

    October 6, 2026

    2027–28 round: applications closed October 6, 2026. The next round normally opens in August. Confirm dates on the provider’s official page.

Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.

Official source

Chevening

Official scholarship provider

Last checked October 10, 2026

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Your next steps

  1. 01Review the Chevening eligibility requirements.
  2. 02Prepare the required materials.
  3. 03Confirm the latest timeline on the official site.
  4. 04Apply through Chevening’s official route.
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Frequently asked questions

Can I apply directly through Scholarlo?

No. Scholarlo links you to Chevening’s official application route.

Is the deadline the same worldwide?

This listed deadline is for the 2027–28 Chevening cycle. Review the official portal for country and award details.