UK Government Chevening Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship to undertake any master’s course at any UK university.
The Chevening Scholarship 2027 Awards are designed to cover the full cost of studying a Masters degree in the UK, including any additional – accommodation, visa and travel – expenses you may incur as an international student.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Chevening Scholarship UK 2027 Award, you must:
Be a citizen of an eligible Chevening country
Hold an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2.1 (‘upper second-class honours’).
Have two years’ work experience.
Have an unconditional offer for a Masters at a UK university
Have completed all components of an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university by the time you submit your application.
I already have a Master’s degree, can I still apply for Chevening Scholarship?
Yes, having a master’s degree does not prevent you from applying for a Chevening Award to study for a second master’s degree in the UK, as long as you can clearly explain why it will help you fulfill your career plan to influence positive change in your home country.
Benefits
Master’s courses in the UK typically last for one year, which is shorter than many other countries.
Successful candidates get the following;
Full payment of Masters tuition fees.
Payment of travel to and from the UK
Payment of visa application fees
A monthly living allowance (stipend) for accommodation and expenses – this amount will be confirmed in your acceptance letter and will be higher if you’re studying in London
You may also receive an ‘events travel top-up allowance’ to contribute towards the cost of travelling to any mandatory Chevening events, which are usually held in London.
Required Documents
All Chevening applicants must submit their education documents, references, and one unconditional UK university offer.
These documents include;
Admission offer to a UK university
Reference Letters
Academic Transcripts
Degree Certificates
Personal Statement
Scholarship Essays & Motivation Letters
English Language Proficiency Certificates
The deadlines for these required documents are in the Chevening application timeline. Use the ‘update my application’ button above to upload them.
If you are conditionally selected for a Chevening Scholarship, it is essential that you submit these documents in order to remain in the process.
FAQs on UK Government Chevening Scholarships
Is Nigeria Eligible for Chevening Scholarship?
Yes, applicants from Nigeria are eligible to apply for Chevening Scholarship. Since its establishment in 1983, more than 1400 Nigerians have been awarded the Chevening Scholarship till date.
How do I prepare for Chevening Scholarship interview?
To prepare for the Chevening interview, go through your application, make a research on and practice common interview questions, be true to the interview panel, speak confidently, and most importantly dress well.
Can I apply for the Chevening Scholarship with 2:2?
Yes, a 2:2 undergraduate degree backed with a strong Master’s degree or Postgraduate diploma. However the minimum GPA requirement is an equivalent of a UK upper second-class (2:1).
Can I apply for Chevening without IELTS?
Yes, many Chevening Scholarship partner universities do not require IELTS. Such schools accept a degree from a university whose medium of instruction is English or a Letter of English proficiency.
Can I live in the UK after the Chevening Scholarship?
Chevening Scholars are expected to return to their home countries after their studies. This is to enable them to contribute their knowledge to the development of their country.
Method of Application
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Application Deadline: October 6, 2026.