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Chevening Scholarship 2027/28 — Fully Funded UK Master's Degree

Comprehensive guide to financial benefits, eligibility requirements, and official application steps.

Scholarship Program Overview

The UK Government's flagship fully-funded scholarship for a one-year master's degree — covering tuition, stipend, travel, and visa costs. For emerging leaders from 160+ eligible countries.

This award is officially open for international applicants seeking full-time higher education programs. Selected candidates receive financial support throughout the standard duration of their degree.

Scholarship Benefits:

Full university tuition fees 🔹 Monthly stipend 🔹 Travel costs to and from the UK 🔹 Arrival allowance 🔹 Homeward departure allowance 🔹 Cost of one visa application 🔹 Travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK

Eligibility Requirements:

Citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory (160+ eligible) 🔹 At least 2 years (2,800 hours) of work experience 🔹 Undergraduate degree completed at least 2 years before the deadline, qualifying for UK master's entry 🔹 Must secure an unconditional offer from a UK university by the specified deadline 🔹 Commitment to return to home country for at least 2 years after the scholarship ends

Key Dates:

Applications open: Around August 2026 🔹 Application deadline: 6 October 2026, 11:00 UTC 🔹 Interviews & selection: Late 2026 – early 2027 🔹 Program starts: Academic year 2027–2028

Frequently Asked Questions

No — only citizens of Chevening-eligible countries and territories (over 160 currently listed) can apply. Check the official Chevening country list to confirm eligibility.

A minimum of 2,800 hours (roughly 2 years of full-time work) after completing your undergraduate degree.

No — Chevening only funds one-year master's degrees, not PhDs or two-year programs.

Applications are expected to open around August 2026 and close on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC.

Very competitive — the acceptance rate is estimated at around 2–3% globally, with about 1,800 scholarships awarded each year.

Quick Summary

Host CountryUnited Kingdom

Funding TypeFully Funded

Verification Manually Verified

Last UpdatedUpdated Jul 2026

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