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Master’s Degree
United Kingdom
UK Government Scholarship • 2027–2028 Intake
Chevening Scholarships 2027–2028 Are Officially Open
Eligible international professionals can apply for financial support to complete a one-year master’s degree in the United Kingdom—but academic grades alone will not secure this highly competitive award.
Applications opened on 4 August 2026 at 11:00 UTC and close on
6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC. Information was last checked against official Chevening pages on
9 August 2026.
Chevening Scholarship 2027–2028: Quick Facts
A major route to postgraduate study in the United Kingdom has opened, but applicants should understand one important reality:
Chevening is not awarded solely to the candidate with the highest grades.
The programme searches for applicants who can demonstrate leadership, professional relationship-building, carefully researched course choices and a credible plan to create positive change after returning home.
Candidates from eligible countries and territories can apply for the 2027–2028 intake through the official Chevening application system. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
A standard Chevening Scholarship normally provides substantial financial assistance for one eligible UK master’s programme.
- University tuition fees for the approved programme.
- Economy travel to and from the scholar’s country of residence.
- Monthly living allowance for accommodation and general expenses.
- UK visa application cost for the scholar.
- Arrival and departure allowances.
- Travel top-up allowance where applicable.
- Up to £75 toward required tuberculosis testing.
- Access to Chevening’s academic, professional and international alumni network.
The stipend rate may depend on whether the scholar studies inside or outside London. Funding can differ for partner-funded, partial or specially structured awards. Applicants considering an MBA should examine the applicable tuition-fee cap.
Who Is Eligible?
Applicants must normally satisfy all of the following conditions:
- Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.
- Commit to returning to the country of award for at least two years after the scholarship.
- Have at least 2,800 hours of eligible work experience obtained after completing undergraduate studies.
- Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies the applicant for admission to a UK master’s programme.
- Have completed undergraduate studies at least two years before the application deadline.
- Select three different eligible UK master’s courses.
- Obtain at least one unconditional university offer by the later offer deadline if the application progresses successfully.
Chevening states that applicants who completed their undergraduate degree after October 2024 will not have had enough time to meet the current post-graduation work-experience requirement.
Understanding the 2,800-Hour Requirement
Chevening requires at least 2,800 hours of work experience acquired after completing the undergraduate degree. This is approximately equivalent to two years of full-time employment based on a 35-hour working week, although the experience may have been accumulated over a different period.
The application system calculates the total using the dates and working hours entered by the applicant. Common mistakes include duplicating employment periods, entering unrealistic weekly hours and including experience obtained before undergraduate completion.
Which Courses Are Eligible?
✓ Eligible courses normally
- Are full-time.
- Begin in autumn.
- Lead to a master’s qualification.
- Last between 9 and 12 months.
✕ Courses cannot normally be
- Part-time or distance learning.
- Shorter than 9 months.
- Longer than 12 months.
- January-starting programmes.
- Research-based degrees.
Applicants should research programme modules, admission requirements and career relevance—not merely choose famous universities.
Critical application warning
Do Not Submit AI-Generated Chevening Essays
Chevening explicitly prohibits applicants from using artificial-intelligence software to generate their application answers. Candidates must submit their own original work. AI-generated, copied or fraudulent responses may lead to disqualification.
Four Areas Chevening Assesses
Leadership
Specific examples of leading change and producing measurable results.
Relationships
Evidence of building professional relationships that created positive outcomes.
Course Choice
A strong connection between the first-choice course, previous experience and future impact.
Career Plan
Clear short-, medium- and long-term goals that are realistic and measurable.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Confirm country eligibility through the official award finder.
- Complete the eligibility checker accurately.
- Save the unique access code issued by the system.
- Enter education and employment records using exact dates.
- Select three eligible UK master’s courses.
- Add two referees with correct professional details.
- Write original answers addressing the four assessed areas.
- Check every section before submission. Substantive application content cannot normally be edited after submission.
Official Selection Timeline
Mistakes That Can Destroy an Application
- Entering fewer than 2,800 eligible working hours.
- Duplicating employment periods.
- Selecting an ineligible master’s course.
- Providing vague leadership claims without results.
- Presenting an unrealistic career plan.
- Copying sample essays from websites.
- Submitting AI-generated responses.
- Entering inconsistent dates.
- Waiting until the final day.
- Paying an agent for an application that is officially free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chevening 2027–2028 open?
Yes. Applications opened on 4 August 2026 and close on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC.
Is Chevening fully funded?
A standard award normally includes tuition support, living allowance, travel, visa costs and specified allowances. Individual award conditions can vary.
Can I apply without a university offer?
Yes. A university offer is not required when submitting the initial scholarship application. Successful candidates must later obtain at least one unconditional offer by the official deadline.
Can someone with a master’s degree apply?
Yes. Possessing a master’s degree does not automatically prevent an applicant from applying for another eligible master’s programme.
Can ChatGPT write my Chevening essays?
No. Chevening prohibits using artificial intelligence to generate application answers. Applicants must write their own original responses.
Is there an application fee?
No. The official Chevening Scholarship application is free.
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