Applications for the Chevening Scholarship 2027 will soon open for outstanding students and professionals from around the world.
Funded by the UK Government through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the Chevening Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity that enables emerging leaders to pursue a one-year master’s degree at top universities across the United Kingdom.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Study Abroad: Study in the UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Over 160 Countries (including Nigeria)
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Tuition Fees | Monthly Stipend | Airfare | Visa Fees | Travel Grants
- No IELTS Required (IELTS is not a mandatory Chevening requirement, although universities may have their own English language requirements.)
- Application Opens: August/September 2026 (Expected)
- Deadline: To Be Announced
Scholarship Details
The Chevening Scholarship is the UK Government’s flagship global scholarship programme, designed to support outstanding professionals with leadership potential to pursue a fully funded one-year master’s degree in the United Kingdom.
Since its launch more than two decades ago, the programme has awarded scholarships to over 60,000 professionals from more than 160 countries and territories, creating a global network of future leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and change-makers.
Chevening seeks applicants with strong leadership potential, academic excellence, and a commitment to contributing to the development of their home countries after completing their studies in the UK.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Chevening Scholarship 2027, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree that qualifies them for admission into a UK master’s programme.
- Have completed, or be on track to complete, at least two years (2,800 hours) of eligible work experience before submitting their application.
- Demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to making a positive impact.
- Be willing to return to their home country for at least two years after completing the scholarship.
- Apply to three eligible UK master’s programmes.
- Receive an unconditional offer from at least one eligible UK university within the scholarship timeline.
Eligible Programmes
To qualify for the Chevening Scholarship, the chosen course must:
- Be a full-time programme.
- Be a taught postgraduate master’s degree.
- Be offered by an eligible university in the United Kingdom.
- Begin in the September or October intake.
- Lead to a master’s qualification.
Applicants may apply to a maximum of three eligible courses.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly living stipend
- Economy-class return airfare to and from the United Kingdom
- UK visa application fees
- Arrival allowance
- Departure allowance
- Travel grants to attend Chevening events across the UK
- Access to an exclusive global network of Chevening Scholars and Alumni
Monthly Stipend
The monthly living allowance varies depending on the location of your university:
- £1,690 per month for scholars studying in London
- £1,378 per month for scholars studying outside London
How to Apply
To apply for the Chevening Scholarship 2027:
- Visit the official Chevening application portal once applications open.
- Create an online account.
- Complete the online application form.
- Select up to three eligible UK master’s programmes.
- Submit all required information and supporting documents before the application deadline.
- Await further communication regarding interviews and the selection process.
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