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Study in the UK on a fully funded Chevening Scholarship
Applications for 2025-2026 Chevening Scholarships are now open!
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.
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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.
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 using your registration details. Take a look at the Chevening application timeline and our FAQs for a better understanding of the upcoming stages of the selection process.
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.
You may wish to review our guidance to help you with the next steps.
Apply to study in the UK with Chevening today. We provide fully funded scholarships so that you can outpace your peers and return home with the skills, knowledge and network needed to influence the change you want to see.
As Chevening Scholarships are fully-funded, your award includes the following:
We recommend that you review the following pages to help you prepare your application:
For information about the application and selection process, visit the application timeline and frequently asked questions.
Notice: We have been made aware of agencies offering assistance on Chevening Scholarship applications for a fee. We can confirm that these agencies are not approved or endorsed by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, or the Chevening Secretariat. We advise potential applicants against the use of these services in the strongest possible terms. Use of a paid for service for Chevening applications is not permitted. |
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Apply to study in the UK with Chevening today. We provide fully funded scholarships so that you can outpace your peers and return home with the skills, knowledge and network needed to influence the change you want to see.