Begin your academic journey in the UK with the Chevening Scholarship 2025. Applications for the 2025-2026 Chevening Scholarship are now open, offering fully funded opportunities for international students pursuing a master’s degree. This article provides detailed information on the scholarship benefits and a step-by-step application process.
Overview of Chevening Scholarship 2025-2026
The Chevening Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship that covers university tuition fees, monthly living allowances, round-trip airfare, and additional grants for essential expenses. It offers future global leaders the opportunity to enhance their professional and academic skills, network extensively, and experience the rich cultural life of the UK. Around 1,500 scholarships will be awarded worldwide.
The program is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and partner organizations, with recipients selected by British embassies and high commissions across the globe.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Masters
- Institution(s): UK Universities
- Courses Offered: Full-time taught master’s degree programs in any subject
- Program Duration: One year (postgraduate)
- Application Deadline: November 5, 2024 (Applications open August 6, 2024)
Scholarship Coverage
The Chevening Scholarship provides the following benefits:
- Full coverage of university tuition fees.
- Monthly living stipend.
- Travel costs to and from the UK.
- Arrival allowance.
- Homeward departure allowance.
- The cost of one visa application.
- Travel grants to attend Chevening events in the UK.
Eligibility Criteria for Chevening Scholarship
To be eligible for the Chevening Scholarship, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Required Language: English
- Eligible Countries: Chevening Scholarships are open to citizens of Chevening-eligible countries. For the full list of eligible countries, visit the official Chevening website.
- Return requirement: Applicants must return to their home country for at least two years after completing the scholarship.
- Academic requirements: Applicants must have completed all components of an undergraduate degree that allows entry to a postgraduate program at a UK university. Typically, this is equivalent to a 2:1 honours degree in the UK.
- Work experience: Applicants must have a minimum of two years (equivalent to 2,800 hours) of work experience.
- University admissions: Applicants must apply to three different UK universities and receive at least one unconditional offer by July.
Applicants are not eligible if they:
- Hold British or dual British citizenship (exceptions apply for British Overseas Territory citizens and BN(O) holders applying from Hong Kong).
- Hold refugee status in a non-Chevening-eligible country.
- Are employees, former employees, or relatives of employees of Her Majesty’s Government or associated departments within the past two years.
- Have studied in the UK with a UK Government-funded scholarship previously.
How to Apply for Chevening Scholarship
To apply for the Chevening Scholarship, follow these steps:
- Choose Your Country:
- Visit the Chevening Scholarships page, select your country, and choose the Chevening Scholarship.
- Create an Account:
- Register for an account and provide your personal details to start the application.
- Complete Eligibility Quiz:
- Take the quiz to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for the Chevening Scholarship.
- Fill in the Application:
- Complete the application form with the required information and documents, including:
- Academic qualifications
- English language qualifications
- Conditional offers for your chosen courses (up to three)
- Unconditional offers (at least one must be uploaded by July)
- References (two references to be uploaded if invited for an interview)
- Passport or ID document
- Complete the application form with the required information and documents, including:
- Submit Your Application:
- Ensure that all required documents are uploaded before submitting your application.
Conclusion
The Chevening Scholarship offers a life-changing opportunity for international students to pursue their master’s studies in the UK with full financial support. It opens doors for future global leaders to build lasting relationships with the UK while advancing their education and professional goals.
