Grant opportunity
Chevening Scholarships 2027-2028
The UK Government's flagship international scholarship supports future leaders to complete an eligible one-year taught master's degree in the United Kingdom and join the global Chevening network.
- Funder
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) / Chevening
- Applications close 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC
- Applications close 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC: Oct 6, 2026
- Award
- Fully funded one-year UK master's degree, including tuition, travel, visa-related support and a living allowance under Chevening terms
- Applicant
- Emerging leaders from Chevening-eligible countries or territories who hold a qualifying undergraduate degree, have at least 2,800 hours of post-graduation work experience and meet the return-home and course-selection requirements.
- Discipline
- General / Multidisciplinary
- Region
- Chevening-eligible countries and territories / United Kingdom
- Posted
- Aug 14, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Chevening Scholarships combine fully funded postgraduate study with leadership development, professional networks and long-term engagement among scholars from eligible countries and territories.
Who can apply
Applicants must be citizens of an eligible country or territory, intend to return home for at least two years after the award, have completed their undergraduate studies at least two years before the application deadline, possess at least 2,800 hours of post-graduation work experience and apply to three eligible UK master's courses.
What it supports
- One-year taught master's study in the United Kingdom
- Leadership and professional-network development
- Eligible applicants from countries and territories worldwide
Funding and duration
- University tuition fees subject to award terms
- Approved travel and visa-related support
- Monthly living allowance and other Chevening benefits
Applications close 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC
Applications close 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC: Oct 6, 2026
How to apply
Use the official Chevening country or territory page to confirm local eligibility, select three eligible UK courses and submit the online scholarship application before 6 October 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
Applications opened on 4 August 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in March and April 2027, results are expected from mid-June, and successful applicants must submit at least one unconditional eligible university offer by 8 July 2027.
Eligibility
Applicants must be citizens of an eligible country or territory, intend to return home for at least two years after the award, have completed their undergraduate studies at least two years before the application deadline, possess at least 2,800 hours of post-graduation work experience and apply to three eligible UK master's courses.
Funding and benefits
University tuition fees subject to award terms
Approved travel and visa-related support
Monthly living allowance and other Chevening benefits
Themes and supported activities
One-year taught master's study in the United Kingdom
Leadership and professional-network development
Eligible applicants from countries and territories worldwide
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC: Applications close 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC: Oct 6, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official Chevening country or territory page to confirm local eligibility, select three eligible UK courses and submit the online scholarship application before 6 October 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.