Chevening Scholarships 2027-2028: Study in the UK on a Fully-funded Scholarship
Chevening Scholarships 2027-2028
hevening Scholarships enable outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK. If you have the passion and influence to solve pressing local, national, or global challenges, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Chevening Scholarships are fully-funded, leaving you free to focus on achieving your professional goals and maximising the experience of a lifetime. You will live and study in the UK for a year, during which time you will develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.
On completing your studies, you will leave the UK equipped with the knowledge and networks necessary to bring your own ideas to life.
Who can apply for a Chevening Scholarship?
Chevening Scholarships allow exceptional individuals to study for a one-year master’s degree at a UK university.
Chevening enables outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK.
There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ Chevening Scholar, but those who are successful tend to have ambition, leadership qualities, and a passion for influencing positive change in their home countries.
We encourage you to apply if you meet our eligibility criteria and other requirements. Your gender, age (there is no upper age limit), sexual orientation, religion, marriage or parenthood status, caste, class, or other attributes do not matter to us. What matters is your ability to submit a thoughtful application that demonstrates you are capable of excelling on an intense master’s course in the UK, and that you have a clear vision for your future.
Application timeline
This timeline is for applicants applying for a Chevening Scholarship only. Application for the 2027-2028 Academic year is open from 4 August to 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC
Chevening eligibility criteria
You must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for a Chevening Scholarship. Ineligible applications will be rejected.
To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you must:
- Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.
- If applying for an award from an ODA-eligible country, be resident in an ODA-eligible country. This does not have to be the country of citizenship, but all applicants must show a clear intention to support their country of award.
- If you live in a European overseas territory, you may apply through the relevant Chevening award scheme for the European country of which you are a citizen.
- Commit to returning to your home country (country of award) for at least two years after your scholarship ends.
- Have at least two years’ work experience, acquired after completing your undergraduate degree, equivalent to 2,800 hours.
- 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. You must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the deadline listed on the application timeline.
How to apply to Chevening
Step-by-step guidance on using Chevening’s online application system.
All applications for Chevening must be completed via the online application system. You can access the application system during the application window by following the ‘apply today’ link on the apply page of your home country or territory.
The steps on this page outline what you need to do next to complete your application.
Using the online application system
Click on the arrows for instructions on how to complete each step in the Chevening application system.
Step 1. Complete the online registration form
Once you’ve clicked ‘apply today’, you will be taken to our online application system. First, you’ll be asked to read and consent to the Chevening terms and conditions and Privacy Notice.
Next, you’ll be asked to register your email address and mobile phone number. You will then receive an email with a link to the application portal.
Step 2. Pass the eligibility checker
After you have clicked on the link to the application portal, answer the eligibility questions to confirm your eligibility for a Chevening Scholarship.
You will find out immediately if you passed or failed the eligibility checker. If you did not pass but think there was an error, you will be given four more attempts.
If you pass the eligibility checker, you will receive an email to your registered email address with a link to continue your application.
Step 3. Make a note of your access code
Once you have followed the link in your email to continue your application, you will see an access code displayed on your screen. This access code is unique to you.
You must keep your unique access code somewhere safe. You will need it every time you want to access your application. Top tip: We recommend taking a photo of it!
Step 4. Complete each section of the application form
You will now be able to start your Chevening application. When completing the form, keep in mind that you will be logged out of the system if you are inactive for 15 minutes, so remember to save your progress as you work through each stage!
Step 5. Submit your application!
Once you have ensured all sections of the application form are marked as ‘complete’:
Consent to the scholarship conditions outlined on the application form.
Click ‘submit application’ and ‘confirm submission’. Give yourself a pat on the back!