Chevening Scholarships
Overview
A fully funded UK Master's scholarship from the UK Government covering tuition, monthly stipend, flights and allowances, for Indian professionals with at least two years' work experience.
Amount & Benefits
- Arrival and departure allowances, visa costs and an event travel grant.
Eligibility
Applicants must: Be applying for a Master's degree at a UK university; Have completed an undergraduate degree at least 2 years before the deadline; Have at least 2 years' work experience (approximately 2,800 hours) after their undergraduate degree; Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country including India; Commit to returning to India for a minimum of 2 years after the scholarship; Not hold British citizenship (limited exceptions); Not be a government employee or a relative of one; Not have previously held a UK-government-funded scholarship.
Required documents
Application process
- 1Login/Register on Scholar4Study
- 2Complete the Chevening Scholarship application form
- 3Upload the required documents
- 4Submit before the deadline
- 5Shortlisted candidates go through the provider's official selection process before the final award
Selection process
- 1Application submittedYour form is filed on the official portal.
- 2Institute verificationYour college confirms enrolment and documents.
- 3State verificationThe state department reviews and approves.
- 4Scholarship approvalThe sanctioning authority clears the award.
- 5Fund transferThe amount is credited to your bank account.
Indicative timeline
Indicative only — the official schedule is set by UK Government (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office).