Chevening Scholarships
by UK Government (FCDO) and partner organisations
Applications for the 2027-28 intake opened on 4 August 2026. Results are expected around mid-June 2027.
About Chevening Scholarships
Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarship programme. It funds outstanding professionals to study a one-year master’s degree at a UK university, and it puts strong weight on leadership, networking and a clear plan for what you will do after the course.
Indian applicants apply online through the official Chevening portal. The application is essay-based, so the way you describe your leadership and career goals matters as much as your marks.
What it covers
- Full tuition fees for an eligible one-year master's course
- Monthly living allowance
- Return airfare to the UK
- Visa application fee and tuberculosis test costs
- Access to the Chevening alumni network
Eligibility
- Undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master's course
- At least 2,800 hours of work experience (about two years full-time); internships, voluntary work and part-time jobs can be counted
- You must apply to three eligible UK master's courses and receive at least one unconditional offer by 8 July 2027
- You must not hold British or dual British citizenship, and must not be a UK resident
- You must not have received UK government-funded scholarship money before
- You must agree to return to your home country for at least two years after the course
How to apply
- Read the eligibility rules on the official Chevening website
- Create your account and fill in the online application
- Write the four short essays on leadership, networking, studying in the UK and your career plan
- Choose three UK master's courses and apply to those universities separately
- Submit the application before the deadline and arrange your referees
- If shortlisted, attend the interview
- Secure an unconditional university offer before the July 2027 cut-off
Documents usually required
- Passport
- Degree certificate and marksheets
- English language test result (as required by your university)
- Two references
- Proof of work experience
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Chevening application window?
For the 2027-28 intake it opened on 4 August 2026 and closes on 6 October 2026, so start early.
Can I apply if I have not completed two years of work?
You need at least 2,800 hours of experience. Part-time work, internships and voluntary work can add up to this.
Do I have to choose the university myself?
Yes. You choose three UK courses and must get at least one unconditional offer.
When are the results announced?
Results are expected around mid-June 2027.
Scholarship terms, amounts and dates change every year. Always confirm the latest details on the official website before you apply. Details last checked: September 2026. Open official website