Chevening Alumni Programme Fund

The Chevening Alumni Programme Fund (CAPF) is our way of supporting you to grow the Chevening alumni community into the most engaged, active, and impactful international scholarship alumni network in the world.

The CAPF provides funding for Chevening alumni with realistic and achievable ideas to tackle challenges that matter to your home country, and in areas aligned with UK global priorities.

What are we looking for?

To be in with a chance of qualifying for funding, you’ll need to show us how your idea will:

  • Bring alumni together
  • Create lasting impact 
  • Showcase innovation

Explore successful CAPF projects

How to submit a bid

You’re invited to submit proposals for CAPF funding during the annual bidding cycle. The bidding cycle for 2025 has now closed, but please keep an eye on this page to find out when the 2026 cycle opens. 

When the bidding cycle opens, you’ll need to contact the Chevening officer at your local British embassy or high commission to express your interest and for further guidance. They will also confirm the submission deadline.

If there is no active Chevening programme in your country, please contact alumni@chevening.org for guidance.  

Increase and share your impact