Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), UK Government
Chevening Scholarship 2027
The Chevening Scholarship 2027 is a fully-funded scholarship from Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), UK Government for Master's pursuing any field in United Kingdom. Deadline: October 2026.
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree levels
- Master's
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Full tuition (up to programme cap), monthly stipend (~£1,347/month), travel, visa, and allowances
- Deadline
- October 2026
- Host countries
- United Kingdom
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Citizens of Chevening-eligible countries (160+ countries; excludes UK, EU/EEA citizens, and a few others) Academic Requirements Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for entry to a UK master's programme. The degree must have been completed at least two years before the application deadline. No minimum GPA is specified, but strong academic credentials strengthen the application. Nationality Requirements Applicants must be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory (over 160 countries are eligible). UK citizens, EU/EEA nationals, and permanent residents of certain excluded territories are not eligible.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fees paid directly to the university (up to the programme fee cap)
- Monthly living stipend of about £1,347 for the duration of the programme
- Economy class return airfare to and from the UK
- Arrival allowance to help with initial settling-in costs
- Homeward departure allowance
- Cost of one UK visa application
- Travel grant to attend Chevening networking events within the UK
- Access to the global Chevening alumni network of over 60,000 professionals
Important Dates & Deadlines
October 2026
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.