UK government opens 2025 Chevening Scholarships

Applications for prestigious Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open from 5 August to 7 October 2025.

The Chevening programme offers fully-funded master’s degrees at UK universities to individuals who are ready to lead positive change in their home countries and around the world.

Prospective candidates can submit their applications from the application page. Before applying, candidates are strongly encouraged to review the resources available on the Chevening website and assess whether they are ready to present a competitive application.

Chevening is the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations.

The scholarships support one-year taught master’s degrees at UK universities for individuals with demonstrable potential to become future leaders, decision-makers, and opinion formers.

Chevening began in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international awards scheme. Chevening Scholars come from over 160 countries and territories worldwide.

There are over 60,000 Chevening Alumni around the world who comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.