Chevening Scholarships 2026
About this scholarship
Chevening Scholarships are UK government scholarships for future leaders from around the world to pursue a fully funded one-year master's degree in the United Kingdom.
Chevening Scholarships are the United Kingdom government’s flagship international scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and partner organisations. The programme supports outstanding emerging leaders from around the world to study in the United Kingdom and build professional networks, leadership skills, and global connections.
Chevening typically funds one-year taught master’s degrees at eligible universities across the United Kingdom. It is widely known as a fully funded award and commonly covers major study costs such as tuition fees, a living allowance, and travel to and from the UK. Award details can vary slightly by year and by applicant circumstances, so students should always check the official guidance for their country.
The scholarship is intended for applicants with strong academic backgrounds, leadership potential, and a clear commitment to contributing to their home country after completing their studies. Chevening is generally open to international applicants from eligible countries and territories, rather than to UK nationals. Candidates are usually expected to apply to eligible UK master’s programmes and complete the Chevening application through the official portal.
Applications are normally made online and involve submitting academic history, course choices, essays or short written responses, and references, with shortlisted candidates invited to interview. Because eligibility rules, participating countries, and timelines can differ by cycle, applicants should review the official country-specific information before applying.
- Host country: United Kingdom
- Study level: Master’s
- Funding: typically covers tuition, living costs, and travel
- Best suited to: high-achieving applicants with leadership potential and international outlook
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Chevening is aimed at international applicants from eligible countries and territories who demonstrate strong academic ability, leadership potential, and a commitment to return to their home country after study. Applicants are generally expected to have an undergraduate degree suitable for entry to a UK master’s programme and to meet the programme’s work experience and country-specific requirements.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Language requirements
English language proficiency may be required by the chosen UK university; applicants should check individual university entry requirements.
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting Chevening Scholarships.