UK Government (FCDO)
Chevening Scholarship
🗓 Opens 4 Aug 2026 · closes 6 Oct 2026
Visit official page →Who's eligible
Citizens of 160+ Chevening-eligible countries (most of Africa, Asia, Latin America included). At least 2 years' (2,800 hrs) work experience. Must return home for 2 years after.
What you'll need
Undergraduate degree finished 2+ years before the deadline · 3 course choices at UK universities · leadership essay, networking essay, career plan essay, study choice essay · 2 references.
The perks
Full tuition, monthly stipend, return flights, arrival & departure allowance, visa costs, funded events with 60,000+ alumni network.
Where it leads
One-year taught master's in any field; strong pipeline into government, policy, media, and international organisation careers via the Chevening alumni network.