Fully Funded UK Government Chevening Scholarship 2026

UK Government Chevening Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship to undertake any master’s course at any UK university. The Chevening Scholarship 2026 Awards are designed to cover the full cost of studying a Masters degree in the UK, including any additional – accommodation, visa and travel – expenses you may incur as an international  student.

Eligibility: 

 be considered for the Chevening Scholarship UK 2026 Award, you must:

• Be a citizen of an eligible Chevening country 
• Hold an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2.1 (‘upper second-class honours’).
• Have two years’ work experience.
• Have an unconditional offer for a Masters at a UK university 
• Have completed all components of an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university by the time you submit your application.

I already have a Master’s degree, can I still apply for Chevening Scholarship?

Yes, having a master’s degree does not prevent you from applying for a Chevening Award to study for a second master’s degree in the UK, as long as you can clearly explain why it will help you fulfill your career plan to influence positive change in your home country.

Value: 

• Master’s courses in the UK typically last for one year, which is shorter than many other countries.
• Successful candidates get the following;
  • Full payment of Masters tuition fees.
  • Payment of travel to and from the UK
  • Payment of visa application fees
  • A monthly living allowance (stipend) for accommodation and expenses – this amount will be confirmed in your acceptance letter and will be higher if you’re studying in London

You may also receive an ‘events travel top-up allowance’ to contribute towards the cost of traveling to any mandatory Chevening events, which are usually held in London.

Deadline: October 7, 2025
Type: Postgraduate
Eligible Countries: Chevening eligible Countries
Host Country: UK