Chevening is the UK Government’s flagship international scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations. It offers outstanding future leaders from around the world the opportunity to pursue a fully funded master’s degree in the UK while building a powerful global network.

Who Can Apply?

• Citizens of a Chevening-eligible country (including Nigeria).

• Individuals with leadership qualities and a track record of professional achievement.

• Candidates ready to return to their home country for at least two years after completing their studies.

What is Covered?

• Full university tuition fees

• Monthly living stipend

• Travel costs to and from the UK

• Arrival and departure allowances

• One UK visa application fee

• Travel grant for official Chevening events in the UK

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country.

• Commit to returning to your home country for a minimum of two years after study.

• Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme.

• Have at least 2,800 hours (≈2 years) of work experience gained after graduation.

• Apply to three eligible UK master’s courses and secure an unconditional offer from at least one by the specified deadline.

• Must not:

  • Hold British or dual British citizenship (exceptions apply).

  • Have studied in the UK before on a UK government-funded scholarship.

  • Be an employee or close relative of UK government institutions (some exceptions for Chevening Partners).

How to Apply?

• Applications must be submitted online via the Chevening application system.

• Prepare your documents (education records, references, work experience details).

• Choose three eligible UK ma