Chevening Scholarship
UK government's global scholarship programme
Chevening
Postgraduate
Full Funding
UK
5 Nov 2026
International
Eligibility
Indian citizens with 2+ years work experience and leadership potential
65
Any
Postgraduate
80
Eligibility Criteria
- Indian citizen with valid passport
- Minimum 2 years (2,800 hours) of work experience
- Completed undergraduate degree equivalent to UK upper second-class honours
- Demonstrated leadership potential and networking ability
- Commit to return to India for at least 2 years after the scholarship
- Meet Chevening's English language requirement (IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 79+)
Syllabus & Topics Covered
Subjects and areas tested or evaluated for this scholarship:
- No written entrance exam — selection via application essays and interview
- Leadership and influence essays: 4 essays covering leadership, networking, studying in the UK, and career plan
- English proficiency: IELTS (6.5 minimum in each component) or TOEFL iBT (79+)
- Interview: panel assessment of leadership, policy awareness, and communication skills
- Course selection: must choose from eligible UK master's programs at Chevening-eligible universities
Where to Read & What to Read
Recommended books, websites, and resources to prepare your application:
Chevening Official Site (chevening.org/scholarships) — application guide, timeline, and essay tips
British Council IELTS (takeielts.britishcouncil.org) — IELTS preparation and booking
ETS TOEFL (ets.org/toefl) — TOEFL iBT practice tests and study plans
Chevening Scholars Blog (chevening.org/news) — read past scholars' application experiences
UK Universities Search (findaphd.com / postgraduatesearch.com) — find eligible UK master's programs
The Economist & BBC News — build awareness of global and India-UK policy issues for interview prep
Harvard Business Review (hbr.org) — leadership and networking articles for essay inspiration
FutureLearn (futurelearn.com) — free UK university short courses to strengthen application
Overview
Chevening Scholarships enable outstanding emerging leaders from around the world to pursue a one-year master's degree in the UK.
What It Covers
Benefits
- Full tuition
- Living stipend
- Return airfare
- Global alumni network
Selection Process
Online application
Interview at British High Commission
Important Dates
5 Nov 2026
Application Deadline
Duration
1 year
Required Documents
Previous Recipients
Meera Nair
2024
Chevening scholar now working at the UN in Geneva.
📍 Policy Analyst, United Nations