Chevening Scholarships 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Offered by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · For Master's applicants.

Updated 10 November 2026 · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Provider: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Degree levels: Master's
Funding: Tuition, monthly living allowance, return economy airfare, arrival and departure allowances, visa and health surcharge costs.
Deadline: 2027–28 round: opened 4 Aug 2026, closed 6 Oct 2026 (11:00 UTC). Results mid-June 2027. Next round expected Aug – early Oct 2027.
Expected opening: Expected Aug 2027
Duration: One year (one-year taught Master's).
Professor contact: Not required to apply.

Official website Application page

About the Chevening Scholarships

One-year master's degrees at any UK university for future leaders. Apply online in the yearly round; you need work experience and offers from UK universities. Pakistan has its own Chevening programme.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Pakistani citizens who will return to Pakistan for at least 2 years after the award. Not for UK/dual British nationals or UK government employees.

Academic requirements

Bachelor's degree that gives entry to a UK Master's (usually 2:1 equivalent), at least 2 years (2,800 hours) of work experience, and three UK Master's applications.

Language requirements

Meet the English requirement of your UK university (Chevening no longer sets its own).

What the scholarship covers

Tuition, monthly living allowance, return economy airfare, arrival and departure allowances, visa and health surcharge costs.

Tuition: Full tuition (one-year taught Master's).
Stipend and benefits: Monthly stipend (about £1,400 outside London, higher in London) plus allowances.
Duration: One year (one-year taught Master's).

Deadline and opening date

2027–28 round: opened 4 Aug 2026, closed 6 Oct 2026 (11:00 UTC). Results mid-June 2027. Next round expected Aug – early Oct 2027.

Expected opening: Expected Aug 2027.

Required documents

Online application with four essays (leadership, networking, why the UK, career plan)
Three UK Master's course choices
Degree certificate and transcripts
Two references
Passport
Unconditional UK offer (by Jul 2027)

How to apply

Apply online on chevening.org; shortlisted candidates are interviewed at the British High Commission (Feb–Mar).

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Chevening Scholarships?

Pakistani citizens who will return to Pakistan for at least 2 years after the award. Not for UK/dual British nationals or UK government employees. Bachelor's degree that gives entry to a UK Master's (usually 2:1 equivalent), at least 2 years (2,800 hours) of work experience, and three UK Master's applications.

What does the Chevening Scholarships cover?

Tuition, monthly living allowance, return economy airfare, arrival and departure allowances, visa and health surcharge costs. Monthly stipend (about £1,400 outside London, higher in London) plus allowances.

What is the Chevening Scholarships deadline?

2027–28 round: opened 4 Aug 2026, closed 6 Oct 2026 (11:00 UTC). Results mid-June 2027. Next round expected Aug – early Oct 2027. Expected opening: Expected Aug 2027.

Is IELTS required for the Chevening Scholarships?

Meet the English requirement of your UK university (Chevening no longer sets its own).

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the Chevening Scholarships?

Not required to apply.

How do I apply for the Chevening Scholarships?