Chevening Scholarship 2026 – Fully Funded Master’s Opportunity in the UK

The Chevening Scholarship 2026, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), offers a fully funded master’s degree opportunity for outstanding professionals and emerging leaders from over 160 eligible countries. Scholars can study for a one-year MSc or MA at any eligible UK university, with full coverage of tuition, living costs, travel expenses, visa fees, and more.

Fellowship Details

Host Country: United Kingdom
Host Organization: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and partners
Course Level: Master’s/MPhil
Duration: 1 year
Deadline: 7 October 2025

Financial Benefits

Full tuition fee coverage for your chosen UK program
Monthly stipend for living expenses
Free UK student visa
Round-trip economy airfare to and from your home country
Arrival allowance via pre-loaded cash card
Coverage of quarantine costs (if applicable)
Reimbursement for TB test (if required)
Additional allowances for essential academic expenses

Eligibility Requirements

Citizen of a Chevening-eligible country
Commitment to return to your home country for at least two years post-scholarship
Apply for a full-time, 12-month master’s degree at an eligible UK university
Hold a bachelor’s degree equivalent to UK 2:1 honours
Apply to at least three eligible UK master’s courses and secure one unconditional offer
Minimum of two years’ (2,800 hours) work experience
Meet all other Chevening eligibility rules (no dual British citizenship, certain employment restrictions apply)

Application Process

Apply online via the Chevening Online Application System (OAS)
Submit your application in English with all required documents (PDF, JPG, PNG, max 5MB)
Choose three eligible UK master’s courses
Provide two reference letters
Complete all essay questions (100–500 words each)
Submit before 7 October 2025

Tips for a Strong Application

Answer pre-screen questions carefully – errors can result in immediate rejection
Select similar courses at three universities to show focus in your academic goals
Provide original, plagiarism-free essay responses
Ensure work experience entries are accurate and realistic
Save progress regularly – the system does not auto-save
Submit early to avoid last-minute issues