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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · International

Chevening Scholarships

Intake status unconfirmed

UK government scholarships for a one-year master's in the UK, fully funded, for future leaders from Chevening-eligible countries.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Intake status unconfirmed
Funding amount
Full tuition, monthly stipend, flights and visa
Listed deadline
Usually closes in early October (2026: Oct 6)
Who can apply
Students, Individuals.
Where
Open internationally
Funder based in
United Kingdom
Pays for
Paying for school, Travel

Who it's intended for

Details
Citizens of Chevening-eligible countries (check if yours is on the list) with at least two years' work experience. Not British citizens.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. From a scholarship listing; check chevening.org for eligible countries. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Citizens of Chevening-eligible countries (check if yours is on the list) with at least two years' work experience. Not British citizens.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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