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One-year master’s · Fully funded

Chevening, done properly.

The UK government’s global scholarship for future leaders. Chevening funds a one-year master’s at any UK university for people with leadership potential and work experience. Each year’s round runs from August to early October.

NEXT DEADLINE

6 Oct 2026 · 12:00 UK time

Start My Chevening PlanOfficial site ↗

What it covers

  • Full tuition fees
  • Monthly living allowance
  • Return economy flight
  • Visa application costs
  • Arrival and departure allowances

Who can apply

  • Citizen of a Chevening-eligible country such as Pakistan
  • At least two years’ (2,800 hours’) work experience
  • An undergraduate degree that gives entry to a UK master’s
  • Applications to three eligible UK courses, and an unconditional offer by the summer deadline
  • Commitment to return home for at least two years after the award

How selection works

Applications are scored on four essays (leadership, networking, studying in the UK and career plan), then shortlisted candidates are interviewed by a panel.

The Chevening timeline

  1. 1 · August

    Applications open

  2. 2 · Early October

    Applications close

  3. 3 · February

    Interview shortlist

  4. 4 · March–April

    Interviews at the British High Commission

  5. 5 · June

    Results; unconditional offer due by mid-July

  6. 6 · September

    Start your UK master’s

Typical timeline. Exact dates are announced each cycle on the official site.

Our speciality

How we prepare you for Chevening

01

Profile strategy

We map your grades, work and leadership against what selectors look for, and close the gaps early.

02

Course and university choice

Courses that fit both your story and the scholarship’s rules.

03

Essays

We help you find your strongest stories and tell them in your own voice. We never write essays for you.

04

References

Briefing your referees so their letters support your application.

05

Interview coaching

Mock panels that ask the hard follow-up questions.

06

Admissions and visa

University applications, offers and the visa once you win.

What strong applicants do

Use the STAR structure: situation, task, action, result

Leadership means influence and results, not just job titles

Apply to your three UK courses early so offers arrive in time

Practise the interview with someone who will push back

Chevening: FAQs

01Can I apply to Chevening without an offer?

Yes. You need to apply to three courses, but you only need an unconditional offer by the July deadline if you are selected.

02Does Chevening count part-time work?

Work experience is counted in hours, so part-time and volunteer work can count towards the 2,800 hours.

03Which UK universities can I choose?

Most UK universities and many courses are eligible. Check Chevening’s course search.

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