Chevening Scholarships 2027-28 (UK master’s, fully funded)
by Chevening (UK Government's global scholarship programme)
What it covers
Fully-funded one-year master's degree at a UK university. You live and study in the UK for a year, with professional development, networking and cultural experience. Details of what the award covers are in Chevening's award guidance.
Who can apply
Aimed at outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world with leadership potential and a clear vision for the future. There is no upper age limit. Work experience and other eligibility requirements apply; see Chevening's eligibility and work experience pages. Chevening Fellowships for mid-career professionals are a separate programme.
Chevening is the UK Government’s global scholarship programme. It fully funds a one-year master’s degree at a UK university. It is for emerging leaders with leadership potential and a clear vision for the future.
What you get
- A fully-funded one-year master’s degree at a UK university.
- One year living and studying in the UK.
- Professional development, networking and cultural experience.
- Details of what the award covers are in Chevening’s award guidance on the official page.
Who can apply
- The scholarship is for outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world.
- You need leadership potential and a clear vision for your future.
- There is no upper age limit.
- Work experience and other eligibility rules apply. Read Chevening’s eligibility and work experience pages before you start.
- Chevening Fellowships for mid-career professionals are a separate programme. They are not covered here.
How to apply
- Read the application guidance and eligibility criteria.
- Apply on your country or territory’s page on the Chevening website before its deadline.
- If you are shortlisted, attend an interview at the British embassy or high commission. Upload your documents at least seven working days before the interview.
- If you are successful, submit at least one unconditional UK university offer by 8 July 2027.
Key dates
- Deadline: set for each country or territory. Check your country page.
- The round for studies in 2027-28 opened in August 2026 and closed in October 2026. Closing time was 11:00 UTC on the deadline day.
- Interviews: March to April 2027.
- Results: from mid-June 2027.
- Offer deadline: 17:00 BST (UK time) on 8 July 2027.
- Studies begin: September or October 2027.
- The next round is not announced yet. Check the official page.
Before you apply
- Read the full official rules for your country before you write anything.
- Gather your documents early, including photo ID, your degree certificate and reference letters.
- Check what 11:00 UTC is in your time zone.
- Submit a few days early. Portals can be slow near a deadline.
StudyFree is independent. Chevening makes all decisions. Find the full details on the official Chevening page.
StudyFree is independent and not the provider of this opportunity. Rules, amounts and deadlines are set by Chevening (UK Government's global scholarship programme) and can change: always confirm on the official page before you apply.