Featured byCity St George's, University of London
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
Full tuition fees
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- living expenses
- travel expenses
- other
Description
Chevening Scholarships are the UK government's global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations.
The scheme is aimed at developing global leaders and is made up of two types of award: Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships. The recipients are personally selected by British embassies and high commissions throughout the world.
Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders and influencers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.
Benefits
Most Chevening Scholarships cover:
Tuition fees.
A living allowance at a set rate (for one individual).
An economy class return airfare to the UK.
Additional grants to cover essential expenditure.
Some Scholarships cover part of the cost of studying in the UK; for example, tuition fees only or allowances only.
Eligibility
- 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 our 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.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
225 nationalities
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
09 Nov 2026
As part of the application process you will need to submit references and take part in a face-to-face interview.
The Chevening website also provides guidance and support to help prepare you for each stage of the application process, along with full details of the terms and conditions of the scholarship; you should ensure you read these carefully before applying.
The application cycle for the scholarship begins approximately one year before you are scheduled to begin your university course, so you will need to plan your application early.
If you are invited to interview and your interview is successful, you will be asked to submit your unconditional offer from a UK university. The deadline to receive and submit at least one unconditional UK university offer is 17:00 BST (UK time) on 9 July 2026.