Administered By: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) & Partner Universities
100% University Tuition Fees + Monthly Living Stipend (£1,400 to £1,800/mo) + Economy Class Return Flights + Visa Application Fee + Travel Grant
One-Year Taught Master’s Degree (MSc / MA / LLM / MBA / MRes)
Citizens of Chevening-eligible countries (160+ nations). Minimum 2 years (2,800 hours) of work experience, undergraduate upper second-class (2:1) honors degree, and demonstrable leadership acumen.
Direct wire transfer to the host university covering international student tuition rates.
Monthly allowance for housing, food, and utilities (£1,400–£1,700 or $2,200–$2,800/mo).
Booked through government travel agents from home country international airport to destination.
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) or university health insurance fully paid by sponsoring body.
One-Year Taught Master’s Degree (MSc / MA / LLM / MBA / MRes)
Equivalent to minimum 65-70% aggregate in an undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
No individual sub-score band below 6.0 in Reading, Listening, Speaking, or Writing components.
Chevening requires 2,800 hours; Fulbright requires strong professional leadership track record.
Citizens of Chevening-eligible countries (160+ nations). Minimum 2 years (2,800 hours) of work experience, undergraduate upper second-class (2:1) honors degree, and demonstrable leadership acumen.
Submit proof of degree completion and language test scores to fulfill all university conditions.
University issues Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (UK) or Form I-20 (USA) linking your scholarship award.
Undergo mandatory IOM tuberculosis screening and biometric appointment at the local visa application center.
Receive entry clearance vignette in your passport and coordinate flight booking with the scholarship secretariat.
Ensure your academic transcripts, English proficiency test reports, and references are ready prior to 05 Nov 2026.
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