SCHOLARSHIP: UK Government Chevening, UK International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Masters Students

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Scholarship deadline:

• Application Open: August 5, 2025
• Deadline: October 7, 2025

Scholarship details:

• Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
• Study Abroad: Study in UK 
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships 
• Eligible Countries: All Countries 
• Reward: Full Scholarship | Monthly Stipends | Accommodation | Airfare Tickets | Free Visa 
• No IELTS Required 

Scholarship eligibility requirements:

To be considered for the Chevening Scholarship UK 2026 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.

Scholarship Application Guidelines:

To start with, you should apply via your country’s page on the Chevening website, using the Chevening online application system.

For more directive, kindly read through the Step-by-step details on how to apply for the Chevening Scholarship are explained in this link.

Click on the button below to learn more about the Chevening Scholarship and begin your application.

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.

Scholarship 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.

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