Chevening in Afghanistan

We are now inviting applications for 2025-26 Chevening in Afghanistan awards. Please note that the eligibility criteria have changed since last year. To apply, you must be a citizen of and resident in Afghanistan, and meet the general Chevening eligibility criteria.

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Chevening is the UK Government’s international scholarships programme. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations, we offer awards to study in the UK for one year on a fully funded master’s degree course.

Successful Chevening candidates come from a diverse range of countries and backgrounds, but they all demonstrate the passion, vision and skills needed to shape a better world.

There are many benefits to being selected, including fully funded tuition fees, access to some of the best quality education in the world, exclusive networking opportunities, and the chance to explore the UK’s diverse culture.

At the end of your scholarship, you’ll join our diverse community of over 60,000 global alumni. You’ll return home equipped with the knowledge and networks to bring your ideas to life and thrive in your career.

Please note that the FCDO is unable to assist with travel to the UK from scholars’ home countries, including Afghanistan. Successful applicants will need to arrange their own travel to the UK, potentially through third countries.

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Required documents

All Chevening applicants must submit their education documents, references, and one unconditional UK university offer. The deadlines for these required documents are in the Chevening application timeline.

If you are conditionally selected for a Chevening Scholarship, it is essential that you submit these documents in order to remain in the process.

Selection updates and timelines

You will receive email updates about your application status at each step of the selection process. You can also check your status on the online application system. Log in by clicking on any link sent to your registered email address from the online application system.

Take a look at the Chevening application timeline* and our FAQs for a better understanding of the upcoming stages of the selection process.

*Please note, the application period for Afghanistan (14 November 2024 to 2 January 2025) is slightly later than that of other countries. All other dates align with the Chevening application timeline.

Feedback

Due to the large number of applications received each year, we are unable to provide individual application status updates or feedback to unsuccessful applicants. Please do not contact your British embassy or high commission with application enquiries.

Application guidance

You may wish to review our guidance to help you with the next steps.

• References
• Interviews

What is included?

As Chevening Scholarships are fully-funded, your award includes the following:

• university tuition fees
• a monthly stipend
• travel costs to and from the UK
• an arrival allowance
• a homeward departure allowance
• the cost of one visa application
• a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK

How to apply

We recommend that you review the following pages to help you prepare your application:

• Courses
• Eligibility
• References
• Work experience

For information about the application and selection process, visit the application timeline and frequently asked questions.