Full Master's Degree

Chevening Scholarships 2026

Chevening

Award

Full

Awards

—

Eligible

India

Deadline

Rolling

Overview

Chevening Scholarships 2026 are offered by the UK government and provide full funding for a master's degree in the UK. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, a monthly living stipend, travel costs to and from the UK, visa application costs, arrival and departure allowances, and additional allowances. It is open to Indian citizens who meet the eligibility criteria. To be eligible, applicants must be citizens of a Chevening-eligible country or territory, commit to returning home for at least two years after the scholarship, hold an undergraduate degree, have at least 2,800 hours of professional work experience, apply to three eligible UK university courses, and not hold British or dual British citizenship. The scholarship can be used at UK universities including the University of Surrey, Newcastle University, and Cardiff University, Heath Park. Applications are submitted through the official Chevening portal, followed by shortlisting and interviews at British embassies or high commissions.

Eligibility

Be citizens of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.
Commit to return to their home country for at least two years after the scholarship ends.
Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for admission to a UK master's programme.
Have a minimum of 2,800 hours of professional work experience after graduation (about 2 years).
Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and receive at least one unconditional offer by the deadline specified in the application timeline.
Not hold British or dual British citizenship (with limited exceptions).

Benefits

Full tuition fees
Monthly living stipend
Travel costs to and from the UK
Visa application costs
Arrival and departure allowances
Additional allowances and funding support during the study period

How to apply

Submit the Chevening application through the official Chevening portal via your country/territory's page.
Select and apply for three eligible master's degree courses in the UK.
Upload necessary documents, including references and transcripts, before the deadline.
Eligible applicants are shortlisted and interviewed by British embassies or high commissions.
After successful interview and offer conditions, submit at least one unconditional offer from a UK university.

Please note: scholarship values, the number of awards, eligibility and deadlines change from year to year and are indicative here. Always confirm the current details on the official provider or university website before applying, and beware of any third party asking for payment to “secure” a scholarship.

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.wemakescholars.com/scholarship/chevening-scholarships