The applicants will be shortlisted for an interview by the British embassies and high commissions.
Chevening Scholarships 2026-27
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Eligibility
Students pursuing a master's degree in the UK
Region
United Kingdom
Award
A fully-funded scholarship for the course for a year and other benefits
Deadline
07-Oct-2025
About The Program
Chevening Scholarships 2026-27 is an opportunity provided by the Government of the United Kingdom in collaboration with the UK Universities to provide financial assistance to Indian students with outstanding leadership and influencing skills who wish to pursue a one-year master's degree in any subject at any UK university. Selected candidates will receive a fully-funded scholarship for a year for the course and other benefits.
Source: chevening.org
EligibilityDeadline Date: 07-Oct-2025
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory, including India
- hold an undergraduate degree that enables entry into a postgraduate program at a UK university before applying (Note:- This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK, but can vary depending on the course and university choice.)
- have at least two years of work experience (equivalent to 2,800 hours)
- return to India for a minimum of two years after the scholarship ends
Note:-
- Applicants who hold refugee status in a Chevening-eligible country are eligible for a scholarship.
- Only work experience gained after the date of graduation will count towards the two-year requirement.
Benefits
Selected candidates will receive the following benefits:-
- University course tuition fees
- A monthly stipend
- Travel costs to and from the UK
- An arrival allowance
- A homeward departure allowance
- The cost of one visa application
- A travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK
Documents
- A valid passport/National ID card
- University transcripts and degrees (undergraduate, postgraduate)
- An unconditional offer letter from a UK university
- Names of two referees who know the applicant in a professional or academic capacity
- English language test score
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can follow these steps to apply:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Your Country/Territory' option at the bottom of the page and choose 'India', then under the 'Select Your Awards' section, choose 'Scholarship', and click on the 'Search' button.
Step 4: Navigate to the 'Apply Today' button.
Step 5: Select India from the list of countries, then select 'Chevening Scholarship 2026-2027' and click 'Continue'.
Step 6: Fill in the required information to register and click 'Continue'. A verification email will be sent to the provided email address.
Step 7: Open the 'Application Portal' and take the eligibility test to get an email for the access code.
Step 8: Enter the valid access code to receive an email with the application link on the portal.
Step 9: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit the application.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 5 August 2025
Application Deadline: 7 October 2025
Interview Date: March - April 2026
Offer Letter Deadline: 9 July 2026 (17:00 BST)
Scholarship Begins: September/October 2026
Selection Criteria
Terms and Conditions
- The reference must be written in English.
- All applicants need to register as new users, regardless of whether they have applied previously.
- Once submitted, applications cannot be edited. Therefore, applicants are advised to fill out the form carefully.
- Applications found ineligible for the scholarship will be removed from the selection process.
- Interviews will be conducted in a city/town where the British Embassy or High Commission has representation.
- Skype interviews are permitted in exceptional cases.
- Work experience includes full-time or part-time employment, paid or unpaid internships, and voluntary work. However, mandatory internships or work placements integrated into a degree program do not count.
- Candidates will not be eligible for the scholarship if they:
- Hold British or dual British citizenship (unless they are citizens of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) status and are applying from Hong Kong).
- Hold refugee status in a non-Chevening-eligible country.
- Have previously studied in the UK with funding from a UK government-funded scholarship.
- Are you an employee, former employee, or relative of an employee of Her Majesty’s Government, or have been within the last two years from the opening of Chevening applications.
- This includes employees of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, all British Embassies/High Commissions, the Home Office, the Ministry of Defence, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the Department for International Trade, and UKVI, as well as the British Council, a sponsoring UK university, or staff members of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
- Candidates with a master's degree can apply for a second master's if they can demonstrate how it will further their career goals and positively impact their home country.
Note:- Relatives are defined as parents or step-parents, siblings or step-siblings, children or step-children, spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner (where the couple has been in a relationship akin to marriage or civil partnership for at least two years).
Contact Details
Government of the UK
Commonwealth and Development Office
London, United Kingdom, SW1A 2AH
Email ID: india@chevening.org
Important Links
Apply online link
FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: The Government of the UK in collaboration with the UK Universities, is offering this opportunity.
Question: Is this opportunity renewable?
Answer: This scholarship is meant for one year of support.
Question: Are there extra benefits for disabled students?
Answer: All candidates will receive equal benefits.
Question: Is there any application cost?
Answer: No, the application is free of cost.
Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the official scholarship website.
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