Chevening Scholarships
A funded one-year taught master’s in the UK, with a focus on leadership and impact.
Eligibility requirements
Use this checklist as a first review. The provider’s current rules make the final decision.
- Citizenship and residence must meet the country award rules.
- A qualifying undergraduate degree completed at least two years before the deadline.
- At least 2,800 hours of work experience after undergraduate study.
- Return to your country of award for at least two years after the scholarship.
How to apply, step by step
- Confirm the current application cycle
Open the official sources, then verify the intake, eligible degree, citizenship or residence rules, and every deadline.
- Choose the correct route
Check your country award and select three eligible UK courses.
- Prepare and submit
Submit the Chevening application through your country page; apply to universities separately.
- Complete selection and admission
If selected, complete the interview and submit an unconditional offer by the official offer deadline.
- Check the final submission
Confirm every attachment and referee submission was received. Save the application receipt and monitor the official portal and your email.
- Review the written offer
Confirm tuition, stipend, insurance, travel, duration, renewal rules and any conditions before accepting.
Documents to prepare
Exact formats, certification, translations and due dates vary. Follow the current provider instructions.
- Undergraduate degree certificate
- Identity document
- Work experience record
- Application essays
- Two references at the required stage
- An unconditional university offer at the required stage
Official sources
Source review: 6 September 2026. Always confirm later updates on the provider website.