Chevening scholarships are the UK government's global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The scholarships are awarded to outstanding scholars with leadership potential. Awards are typically for a one year Master’s degree at universities across the UK. There are over 43,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network. Image EligibilityChevening Scholarships are for talented people who have been identified as potential future leaders across a wide range of fields; including politics, business, the media, civil society, religion, and academia.Applicants should be high calibre graduates with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership. Chevening Scholars come from over 150 countries worldwide (excluding the USA and the EU), and this year the Scholarships will support more than 1,500 individuals.ApplyingApplications for the 2026/2027 academic year are now open.You can apply for the scholarship directly via the Chevening website, here: Chevening ScholarshipsThe deadline for submitting an application is 12.00 (GMT) on Tuesday 7th October 2025.A full timeline detailing the key dates of the application process can be viewed here: Application timeline | CheveningFrequently Asked QuestionsFundingThe majority of funding comes from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. However, individual awards are co-sponsored by a wide range of international and local sponsors.UK universities, including the University of Edinburgh, also contribute through joint scholarships, recognising the exceptional quality of Chevening Scholars. This article was published on 2024-07-29
