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Chevening, the UK government’s scholarships programme

Chevening Scholarships

Scholarships for a master’s degree at a UK university, with tuition, travel and a monthly living allowance Source 1 Source 4.

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At a glance

Deadline
Closed for 2027/28
Study in
United Kingdom
Level
Master’s
Fields
Any field
Language
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Open to
Listed countries only

Who can apply

Citizens of a Chevening-eligible country or territory Source 1. The list includes Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco; Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain are not on it Source 3. You need an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s, at least two years of work experience (2,800 hours), and to return home for at least two years after the scholarship Source 1. You cannot apply if you have already studied in the UK on a UK government-funded scholarship Source 1.

The official page lists:

  • Palestine
  • Jordan
  • Egypt
  • Lebanon
  • Syria
  • Iraq
  • Yemen
  • Sudan
  • Libya
  • Tunisia
  • Algeria
  • Morocco

What it covers

Tuition fees, economy travel to and from your country, the visa application, arrival and departure allowances, a travel top-up and a monthly living allowance, which differs inside and outside London Source 4.

How to apply

Apply online and choose three UK master’s courses Source 1. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed, and you must hold an unconditional offer from one of the universities by the deadline Chevening sets Source 1 Source 2.

Documents the official page asks for Source 1

  • Official degree certificate (not a transcript)
  • First reference letter, in English
  • Second reference letter, in English
  • Unconditional offer from a UK university

Deadlines by cycle

  1. Cycle: 2027/28 Closed

    Applications opened in August 2026 and closed in October 2026; each country page gave the exact day Source 2. Selected scholars must hold an unconditional university offer by 8 July 2027 Source 2.

Sources

Every fact on this page carries the number of its source. All are official pages, read on the date above.

  1. Source 1: Chevening: how to prepare your application (eligibility) chevening.org
  2. Source 2: Chevening: the 2027/28 application timeline chevening.org
  3. Source 3: Chevening: apply, with the list of eligible countries and territories chevening.org
  4. Source 4: Chevening: what a Chevening Scholarship covers chevening.org

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