Chevening Scholarship 2027-28: applications open 4 August, close 6 October
A fully funded one-year master's degree in the UK — tuition, living stipend and travel covered. Applications for the 2027-28 cycle open 4 August 2026 at 11:00 UTC (4:30 pm IST) and close 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC. For graduates with work experience who can show leadership.
The dates, from Chevening's official timeline
- Applications open 4 August 2026 at 11:00 UTC, which is 4:30 pm in India
- Applications close 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC — the system locks after this
- Shortlists for interview: mid-February 2027
- Interviews at the British High Commission: March to April 2027
- Results: from mid-June 2027
- If selected, you must submit an unconditional offer from a UK university by 8 July 2027
- Study begins September/October 2027
Who it is for
Chevening looks for emerging leaders: graduates with work experience who can show the passion and influence to solve local, national or global problems. Check the full eligibility and work-experience requirements on the official who-can-apply page before starting, because the criteria are specific.
What you get
A fully funded one-year master's in the UK. You choose eligible courses through their course finder, and the scholarship leaves you free to focus on the degree.
How to apply well
Two months sounds like a lot. It is not, because the application is essay-driven. Start your essays in August, get someone honest to read them, and keep documents ready for the interview stage: photo ID, your degree certificate and reference letters. Apply through the India page on chevening.org once applications open on 4 August.
Dates checked on 2 August 2026. Deadlines in India move without notice, so confirm on the official portal linked above before you apply.
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