UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office • United Kingdom
About This Scholarship
Chevening is the UK government's international awards scheme, offering scholarships to outstanding individuals worldwide. Each year, around 1,800 Chevening Scholarships are awarded to future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from over 160 countries and territories.
Chevening Scholars are exceptional individuals with the passion, vision, and integrity to help build a more sustainable, equal, and prosperous world.
Chevening benefits include:
- Tuition fees covered in full (uncapped)
- Monthly stipend for living expenses
- Economy class return airfare
- Arrival and departure allowance
- Home fieldwork allowance (for eligible courses)
- Thesis grant (if applicable)
- Access to the exclusive Chevening network of 50,000+ alumni
Eligibility Requirements
- Citizen of a Chevening-eligible country
- Return to your home country for at least two years after your award
- Have an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2:1
- At least two years' work experience (equivalent to 2,800 hours)
- Apply to three different eligible UK university courses
- Not hold British or dual British citizenship
- Have not previously studied in the UK with a UK government scholarship
Ready to Apply?
Visit the official scholarship page for detailed application instructions.