United Kingdom · UK governmentChevening Scholarships
UK government funding for eligible one-year taught master’s degrees, supporting applicants with leadership potential and a plan to contribute at home.
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About Chevening Scholarships
UK government funding for eligible one-year taught master’s degrees, supporting applicants with leadership potential and a plan to contribute at home.
Funding & benefits
- Tuition support, approved economy travel to and from the country of residence, and a monthly living stipend. The stipend depends on London or non-London study and is reviewed annually.
- Arrival and departure allowances, the scholar’s visa application cost, a travel top-up and a contribution towards required TB testing. Check the award’s terms for course-specific limits and exclusions.
Eligibility & requirements
- Citizenship of an eligible country or territory and a commitment to return to the country of award for at least two years. Residency and citizenship exclusions also apply.
- An undergraduate qualification suitable for UK master’s admission, completed at least two years before the application deadline.
- At least 2,800 hours of work experience gained after completing the undergraduate degree, over at least two years.
- Apply to three eligible UK courses and obtain at least one unconditional offer by the offer deadline. Read the full official eligibility rules before applying.
Application dates & availability
Closed for 2027–28 (India)Cycle / route: 2027–28 · India application window
- India’s 2027–28 application window ran from 4 August to 6 October 2026 and is closed. Applicants from other countries should use their country page.
- The published 2027–28 timeline requires an unconditional course offer by 8 July 2027, 17:00 BST. This is an offer deadline for existing applicants, not a new scholarship application window.
- The next India application window has not been announced in the sources reviewed here.
Documents to prepare
- Provide two referees’ names and contact details in the application.
- If invited to interview, upload two English reference letters and the official undergraduate degree certificate showing the qualification and grade. A transcript does not replace that certificate.
- Prepare course choices, work-experience details and examples supporting the application. Follow the online system’s current document deadlines.
How to apply
- Check eligibility and research three suitable courses. Submit the Chevening online application while the country window is open.
- Apply separately to the universities; a Chevening application is not a university application.
- If shortlisted, provide the requested documents and attend the interview. Successful candidates must supply the qualifying course offer on time.
Frequently asked questions
Can I submit a new 2027–28 application from India now?
The India window is closed. You can request Konversa guidance to prepare for a future cycle; this does not reopen the official application window.
Official sources
Use the provider’s current notice before submitting an official application.
Related universities
Participating institutions depend on the award and application cycle. Confirm them in the official guidance.
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