Applications for the UK Government Chevening Scholarship 2026 has been announced to commence on August 5, 2025. If you’re a young professional or recent graduate with leadership potential, this is your chance to study any Master’s course at any UK university. completely free of charge.
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What is the Chevening Scholarship?
The UK Chevening Scholarship is the UK government’s global scholarship programme funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). It offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for future global leaders to pursue a one-year Master’s degree in the UK.
Since its inception in 1983, over 1400 Nigerians have benefited from the Chevening award.
- Level of Study: Postgraduate (Master’s)
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Eligible Countries: All Chevening-eligible countries (including Nigeria)
- Scholarship Value: Full tuition, visa fees, travel expenses, monthly stipends, and accommodation
Eligibility Criteria for UK Government Chevening Scholarship 2026
To apply for the 2026 Chevening Award, you must:
- Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country
- Hold an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK upper second-class honours
- Have at least two years (2,800 hours) of work experience
- Apply to three different UK universities and obtain at least one unconditional offer
- Return to your home country for a minimum of two years after your studies
Benefits of the Chevening Scholarship
The UK Government Chevening Scholarship 2026 has a lot of benefits aside financial relieves. below are some of the bennefits:
- Full Tuition Fees Paid
- Monthly Living Stipend
- Travel Costs to and from the UK
- Visa Application Fees Covered
- Arrival Allowance
- Travel Top-up for Chevening Events in the UK
- No Mandatory IELTS, depending on your chosen university
Required Documents
When applying, be ready to upload the following:
- Undergraduate Degree Certificate and Transcript
- References (2 required)
- University Admission Offer
- Personal Statement / Motivation Essay
- English Language Certificate (if required by university)
- Work Experience Proof
You must upload all required documents before the final Chevening deadlines to remain eligible.
Timeline: Key Dates
- Application portal opens: August 5, 2025:
- Shortlisting and interviews: February–April 2026:
- Final results announced: June 2026:
- Departure to the UK: September 2026:
Application deadline
October 7, 2025:
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