Chevening in Iceland

Applications for the 2025/26 academic year

Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarships programme. We offer awards to study in the UK for one year on a master’s degree course at any UK university.

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. You’ll return home equipped with the knowledge and networks to achieve your career goals and action your ideas for positive change.

We are pleased to confirm that Chevening Awards in Iceland continue to be funded by our partner, the Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise.

Awards available in Iceland

1. Chevening Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise (SA) Scholarship

Chevening SA Scholarships are part-funded. You will be expected to self-fund any remaining costs. You can apply to study any postgraduate course at any UK university under this award.

What’s included?

A £10,000 contribution for course fees paid directly to the university.

The Chevening/ SA scholar will be expected to self-fund any remaining costs.

The Chevening Award enables scholars the opportunity to study in the UK and  join an international network of over 55,000 leaders.

Who is eligible?

Candidates from Iceland applying to study within the field of finance, business or economic related courses.

Candidates will be considered against the standard Chevening selection process.

Following interviews, the highest scoring, eligible candidate for each scholarship will be offered the award.

How to apply

You may wish to review the pages below to help you prepare for when applications open.

• Courses
• Eligibility
• Interviews
• References
• Work experience

For information about the 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 and Commonwealth 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.