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Applications for 2026/2027 Chevening Scholarships are now open!

Eligibility

Ineligible applications will be rejected, so it is important that you check that you meet our eligibility criteria before you start your application.

To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship, you must:

Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.
Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your award has ended.
Have completed all components of an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university by the time you submit your application. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK but may be different depending on your course and university choice.
Have at least two years (equivalent to 2,800 hours) of work experience.
Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 13 July 2027.

You are not eligible for a Chevening Scholarship if you:

Hold British or dual British citizenship (unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong).
Hold refugee status in a non-Chevening-eligible country. Applicants who are citizens of a Chevening-eligible country and who hold refugee status in a Chevening-eligible country are eligible for a scholarship.
Are an employee, a former employee, or relative of an employee of Her Majesty’s Government, or have been within the last two years from the opening of Chevening applications (including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, all British Embassies/High Commissions, the Home Office, the Ministry of Defence, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the Department for International Trade and the UKVI), the British Council, a sponsoring UK university, or a staff member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
Employees, former employees, or relatives* of an employee of Chevening Partner organisations are eligible to apply, but if the employment took place within the last two years, you cannot receive a Chevening Partner Award from the organisation from which you work, previously worked, or are affiliated with through relatives.
Have previously studied in the UK with funding from a UK Government-funded scholarship.

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Having a master’s degree does not prevent you from applying for a Chevening Award to study for a second master’s degree in the UK, as long as you can clearly explain why it will help you fulfil your career plan to influence positive change in your home country.

Once submitted, applications undergo an electronic sift against our eligibility criteria. Any applications deemed ineligible will be removed from the selection process. Please see the list of common errors here. If you make these errors in your application form, your application will be ineligible. Please note that once your application has been submitted, it is not possible to change it retrospectively.

Selection updates and timelines

You will receive email updates about your application status at each step of the selection process. You can also check your status on the online application system. Log in using your registration details. Take a look at the Chevening application timeline and our FAQs for a better understanding of the upcoming stages of the selection process.

FAQs

1. What is the Chevening Scholarship 2026/2027?

The Chevening Scholarship is a fully funded UK government award that allows outstanding international students to pursue a one-year master’s degree in the United Kingdom. It covers tuition fees, living allowance, travel costs, visa fees, and other essential expenses, making it one of the most prestigious global scholarship programmes.

2. Who is eligible to apply for the Chevening Scholarship?

Applicants must be citizens of a Chevening-eligible country, hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for a UK master’s programme, and have at least two years (2,800 hours) of work experience. They must also agree to return to their home country for at least two years after completing their studies.

3. When is the application deadline for Chevening 2026/2027?

For the 2026/2027 cycle, applications typically open around August 2025 and close in early October 2025. For example, the deadline has been set for 7 October 2025 (12:00 UTC/GMT) in many countries. Late applications are not accepted, so early submission is strongly advised.

4. What documents are required to apply for Chevening?

Applicants need to complete an online application form and provide details such as academic history, work experience, and three UK master’s course choices. You will also need two professional referees, a valid passport or ID, and must prepare essays on leadership, networking, study plans, and career goals.