About this opportunity
Applications are now open for the 2027 Chevening Scholarships , the UK Government’s flagship fully funded scholarship program for outstanding emerging leaders worldwide. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and partner organizations, the scholarship enables exceptional professionals to pursue a one-year master’s degree at any eligible UK university, while building leadership skills, expanding global networks, and gaining international experience.
Eligibility
Applicants must: Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory. Commit to returning to their home country for at least two years after completing the scholarship.
Have at least two years (2,800 hours) of post-undergraduate work experience. Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for admission to a UK master’s program.
Apply to three eligible UK master’s programs. Obtain at least one unconditional offer from a UK university before the Chevening
Application timeline
Why Apply? Chevening offers more than a fully funded education.
Scholars will: Study at leading UK universities. Develop leadership and professional skills.
Build lifelong international networks. Experience UK culture.
Join a global alumni community of influential leaders across government, business, academia, media, and civil society. Scholarship Benefits Successful applicants will receive: Full tuition fees Monthly living allowance (stipend) Economy return airfare to and from the UK Arrival and departure allowances UK visa application fee Travel allowance Contribution towards TB testing (where required) Access to exclusive networking, leadership, and professional development events Membership of the prestigious global Chevening Alumni Network Application Timeline Applications Open: 4 August 2026 (11:00 UTC)
Application timeline
6 October 2026 (11:00 UTC)
Eligibility
Screening: October 2026 Application Assessment: October 2026 – January 2027 Interview Shortlist: Mid-February 2027 Interviews: March – April 2027 Results Released: Mid-June 2027 University Offer
Application timeline
8 July 2027 Studies Begin: September/October 2027
Application steps
Interested applicants can submit their applications through the official Chevening website: https://www. chevening.
org/scholarships/
Who can apply
- eligible UK university, while building leadership skills, expanding global networks, and gaining international experience
Sources and verification
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