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British Chevening Scholarship 2027 in United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Deadline

2026-10-06

Country

United Kingdom

Level

masters

Organization

Chevening (Government of United Kingdom)

Field

All fields

Funding

fully funded

Overview

The British Chevening Scholarship is a prestigious, fully-funded scholarship program offered by the Government of the United Kingdom for international students from Chevening-eligible countries, including Ethiopia. It supports Master's degree studies at top UK universities for the academic session of 2027/28.

Coverage

This scholarship is fully funded and covers: * Complete tuition fees. * Round-trip airfare to and from the UK. * A monthly stipend to cover living expenses. * An arrival allowance. * The cost of a UK visa. * A contribution of up to £75 for a Tuberculosis (TB) test, if required.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must: * Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country (Ethiopia is eligible). * Commit to returning to their home country within two years of completing their degree. * Hold an undergraduate degree. * Have at least two years (2,800 hours) of professional work experience. This can include full-time employment, part-time employment, or voluntary work. * Obtain an unconditional offer letter from a participating UK university. * Meet the English Proficiency Requirements. Chevening accepts academic TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English Advanced, Pearson PTE Academic, IELTS, and Trinity ISE II.

Requirements

Required documents and qualifications include: * An undergraduate degree. * Proof of at least 2,800 hours of professional work experience. * An English Language Proficiency certificate (from accepted tests). * An unconditional offer letter from a UK university (this is typically required later in the application process).

How to apply

Applications for the British Chevening Scholarship are submitted online through the official Chevening Application Portal. Candidates should visit the official Chevening website (www.chevening.org) for detailed application instructions, to check eligibility criteria, and to access the online application form.

Notes

The scholarship offers over 12,000 Master's degree courses across various fields and majors at different universities in the UK. Approximately 1,800 students are selected globally each year. It is important to distinguish between the Chevening Scholarship (for Master's degrees) and Chevening Fellowships (for mid-career professionals seeking short courses or professional development).

Source & Verification

Host organization: Chevening (Government of United Kingdom)

Original source: BrightScholarship

Official application page: https://www.chevening.org/apply/

Verify the deadline, eligibility, and document list on the official website before applying.

How to Apply

1

Read the full requirements

Visit the official application page and read all eligibility criteria carefully before investing time in the application.
2

Gather your documents

Collect transcripts, certificates, and references. Official copies may require apostille — start this process early.
3

Request recommendation letters

Contact your referees at least 4–6 weeks before the deadline. Brief them on the scholarship and your goals.
4

Write your motivation letter

Be specific about your goals, why you chose this program, and your plan to contribute to Ethiopia after completing your studies.
5

Proofread and submit early

Submit at least 3–5 days before the deadline. Technical issues are common — never submit on the last day.