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Chevening Scholarship

Last verified 12 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

The Chevening Scholarship offers exceptional emerging leaders from around the world the opportunity to pursue fully funded one-year master's degrees in the UK.

Provider
Chevening
Host country
United Kingdom
Deadline
Early November (annual — typically opens August, closes early November)
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Chevening enables outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK. We encourage you to apply if you meet our eligibility criteria and other requirements.
Funding
Fully Funded
Study level
Masters
Deadline
Early November (annual — typically opens August, closes early November)

Key eligibility criteria

  • Chevening enables outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK. We encourage you to apply if you meet our eligibility criteria and other requirements.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully Funded

About the Chevening Scholarship (2026)

## About the award The Chevening Scholarship is a prestigious fully funded program enabling outstanding emerging leaders from around the globe to pursue a one-year master's degree at a UK university. While there isn't a 'typical' Chevening Scholar, successful candidates demonstrate ambition, strong leadership qualities, and a commitment to driving positive change in their home countries. The program champions diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applications regardless of gender, age (no upper age limit), sexual orientation, religion, marriage or parenthood status, caste, class, or other attributes. The focus is on the applicant's ability to excel in an intense master's course and their clear vision for the future. ## What's covered A Chevening Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support, making it a fully funded opportunity. This typically includes university tuition fees, a monthly stipend to cover living expenses, return airfare to the UK, and other allowances designed to ensure scholars can focus entirely on their studies and professional development without financial burden. The aim is to remove financial barriers, allowing deserving individuals to access world-class education and build networks that will support their future leadership roles. ## Who can apply To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship, applicants must be citizens of a Chevening-eligible country and committed to returning to their home country for a minimum of two years after the scholarship period. Candidates are required to hold an undergraduate degree that is equivalent to at least an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree in the UK. Furthermore, applicants must have accumulated at least two years of work experience, which can include paid or unpaid employment, internships, or volunteering. A crucial step in the application process is to apply to three different eligible master's courses at UK universities and secure an unconditional offer from at least one of them. ## How to apply Applications for Chevening Scholarships follow a rigorous selection process. Prospective scholars are encouraged to carefully review the detailed eligibility criteria and work experience requirements on the official Chevening website. The application process involves submitting a comprehensive online application that demonstrates academic potential, leadership aspirations, and a clear vision for contributing to their home country. While applications for the current cycle are closed, interested individuals should monitor the Chevening website for announcements regarding future application windows. Thorough preparation, including researching eligible courses and understanding the program's values, is key to a successful application.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Fully Funded

Chevening Scholarship eligibility

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  • Chevening enables outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK. We encourage you to apply if you meet our eligibility criteria and other requirements.

Chevening Scholarship document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Chevening Scholarship 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://chevening.org/scholarships/who-can-apply/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Chevening enables outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK. We encourage you to apply if you meet our eligibility criteria and other requirements.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Early November (annual — typically opens August, closes early November). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Chevening Scholarship deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Early November (annual — typically opens August, closes early November). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Early November (annual — typically opens August, closes early November)

      Provider deadline information: Early November (annual — typically opens August, closes early November). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Chevening Scholarship?+

    Chevening enables outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK. We encourage you to apply if you meet our eligibility criteria and other requirements.

    What funding does the Chevening Scholarship offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully Funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Early November (annual — typically opens August, closes early November). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://chevening.org/scholarships/who-can-apply/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Chevening enables outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK. We encourage you to apply if you meet our eligibility criteria and other requirements.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Early November (annual — typically opens August, closes early November). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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