Chevening Scholarship 2027–28: Applications Closed, Check Benefits and Selection Timeline

Chevening Scholarship 2027–2028: Key Details

Applications for the Chevening Scholarship for the 2027–2028 academic year have closed. According to the UK government and the official Chevening website, the application window ran from August 4 to October 6, 2026. Indian applicants who missed the deadline will need to wait for the next application cycle.

The scholarship enables eligible candidates to pursue a one-year taught master’s programme at an eligible university in the United Kingdom. It is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), alongside partner organisations, and is designed to support future leaders with the potential to make a positive impact in their home countries.

Candidates who submitted applications on time will proceed through eligibility checks, independent application assessments and interviews. The final selection process is expected to continue until mid-2027, with successful scholars preparing to begin their courses in September or October 2027.

Chevening Scholarship 2027–28: Important Dates

The official Chevening selection schedule outlines the following key milestones for applicants.

Source: Official Chevening application timeline. Dates are subject to the programme's published guidance.

Candidates shortlisted for interviews must upload the required supporting documents at least seven working days before their interview. These include photographic identification, an undergraduate degree certificate or diploma, and reference letters. Applicants should follow their official application instructions for the precise document requirements.

What Does the Chevening Scholarship Cover?

The Chevening Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support to successful candidates undertaking an eligible master’s degree in the UK. According to the programme’s official website, the benefits generally include:

Tuition fees: Payment of eligible course fees, subject to the scholarship’s terms and conditions.

Monthly living allowance: A stipend to help cover accommodation, meals and other living expenses. The amount depends on whether the scholar studies in London or elsewhere.

Return airfare: Economy-class travel between the scholar’s country of residence and the UK through an approved route.

Visa costs: Coverage of the eligible scholar’s visa application fee.

Arrival and departure allowances: Additional payments to support specified expenses at the beginning and end of the scholarship.

Other eligible support: A contribution towards tuberculosis testing, where required, and an additional travel allowance under the programme’s conditions.

The precise financial package is confirmed in the recipient’s award documentation. Candidates should review the official funding terms rather than assume that every expense will be covered.

Chevening Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Indian candidates applying for the programme must meet the scholarship’s academic, professional and other eligibility requirements.

Key requirements include:

Citizenship: Applicants must be citizens of a country or territory eligible for Chevening.

Educational qualification: Candidates must hold an undergraduate qualification that meets the requirements for admission to an eligible UK master’s programme.

Work experience: Applicants generally need at least two years of eligible work experience, equivalent to 2,800 hours, acquired under Chevening’s applicable rules.

Return-home commitment: Scholarship recipients must agree to return to their home country for at least two years after the award ends.

University admission: Successful candidates must secure the required unconditional offer from an eligible UK university by the prescribed deadline.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee selection. Applicants are assessed through a competitive process, and they should consult the official eligibility guidance for detailed conditions and exceptions.

Chevening Scholarship Selection Process: What Happens Next?

With applications closed, the selection process moves through several stages. First, applications are checked against eligibility requirements. Eligible submissions are then assessed by independent reading committees.

British embassies and high commissions are expected to shortlist candidates for interviews in February 2027. Interviews are scheduled for March and April, with results announced from mid-June onwards.

Candidates who receive a successful outcome must also meet the university-offer deadline of July 8, 2027, at 17:00 British Summer Time. The official timeline indicates that the next cohort is expected to begin studying in the UK in September or October 2027.

Where Can Applicants Check Official Updates?

Candidates can use the following official resources to check eligibility, scholarship benefits and selection updates:

Chevening India: Official India scholarship page

Chevening application schedule: Official selection timeline

UK government announcement: 2027–28 scholarship announcement

Since applications for the 2027–28 cycle have closed, prospective applicants should monitor official channels for information about the next application window.