Application Deadline: 06 October 2026 11:00
LOCATION: England
Chevening scholarships are open to applicants from over 160 countries and territories around the world looking to study for an eligible one-year taught master’s degree at a UK institution.
Whilst there is no ‘typical’ Chevening Scholar, they are looking for the kind of people who have the passion, ideas, and influence to provide the solutions and leadership needed to create a better future.
ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible for a Chevening scholarship, applicants must:
Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.
If applying for an award from an ODA-eligible country, be a resident of 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.
They encourage you to apply if you meet Chevening’s 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. What matters is your ability to submit a strong 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—and maybe even that of your sector or your country.
Learn more about Chevening’s eligibility and work experience requirements to assess your own eligibility.
Applications are made direct to Chevening.
The process of selecting Chevening Scholars takes a minimum of eight months from the application deadline to when applicants are conditionally selected for an award.
Timeline for the next competition:
Applications open: 4 August 2026 at 11:00 (UTC)
Applications close: 6 October 2026 11:00 (UTC)
For full details and to apply, please visit the Chevening website.
BENEFIT:
Value:
Chevening scholarships are fully funded, covering flights, accommodation, and course fees.
As part of the scholarship arrangements between Chevening and King’s College London, scholars who are funded on these scholarships receive a 20% cover towards their tuition fees from King’s.
Great write-up on the Chevening–King’s College London partnership — the 20% tuition cover on top of the standard Chevening funding is a detail a lot of applicants miss, and it’s worth highlighting since it effectively stacks with the fully-funded award.
One thing I’d add for anyone reading this and weighing their odds: the two-year work experience requirement trips up more applicants than people expect, especially recent graduates who assume internships count toward the 2,800 hours. They generally don’t unless the role was paid, full-time equivalent, and post-degree. Also worth flagging early — since the application closes October 6 and requires unconditional offers from three UK courses by the deadline, applicants really need to have their university applications moving in parallel with the Chevening essays, not sequentially. That timing mismatch is one of the most common reasons strong candidates miss the window.
Thanks for keeping these deadlines visible — Chevening is one of the most competitive but genuinely life-changing routes into a UK master’s, and posts like this help more eligible students actually find it in time.
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