Master's Scholarships
UK Government
Leadership

Chevening Scholarships 2026

September 5, 2025

Chevening Scholarships are prestigious awards funded by the UK government for emerging leaders to pursue one-year master's degrees in the UK.

Benefits

  • Full tuition fees
  • Monthly stipend
  • Travel costs to and from the UK
  • Arrival allowance
  • Homeward departure allowance
  • Cost of one visa application
  • Access to exclusive Chevening events

Requirements

  1. Be a citizen of Chevening-eligible country
  2. Have undergraduate degree equivalent to UK 2:1 honours
  3. Have minimum two years work experience
  4. Meet English language requirements
  5. Apply to three different UK university courses

Selection Process

Applications assessed on leadership potential, academic excellence, networking skills, and potential to influence positive change in home country.

How to Apply

Submit online application with essays, references, and supporting documents through Chevening website.