Imagine this — a UK Master’s almost fully free, tuition paid, living allowance, flights, visa, everything. Sounds unreal? Nope. It’s Chevening Scholarship 2026, the UK government’s fully funded scholarship for future leaders from 160+ countries, including India 🇮🇳.
🔑 What Is Chevening?
Chevening is a prestigious UK Government scholarship that covers:
- Tuition fees 🎓
- Monthly living stipend 💸
- Return flights ✈️
- Visa fees ✅
- Arrival & departure allowances
- Travel grants for Chevening events 🌍
Plus, you join a global alumni network of future leaders and top professionals.
👀 Eligibility – Who Can Apply?
- Indian citizen (all states, including Gujarat 🇮🇳)
- Bachelor’s degree qualifying for UK Master’s
- 2 years (≈2,800 hours) of post-grad work experience (full-time, part-time, freelance, NGO work counts)
- Leadership potential and impact in your field 🌟
- Must commit to returning to India for 2 years after studies
- Apply to 3 eligible UK Master’s programs (at least one unconditional offer required by reference deadline)
💡 For Gujarati students: Business, Finance, International Trade, or Entrepreneurship students often get a strong edge in Chevening selection. UK also has a large Gujarati student community, easing transition and lifestyle.
📅 Timeline 2026
- Applications open: August 2025
- Deadline: October 7, 2025
- Shortlist: Mid-February 2026
- Interviews: March–April 2026
- Results: Mid-June 2026
- Classes start: September/October 2026
🌟 Special State-Supported Scholarships
1. Chevening-Karnataka Scholarship
- Fully funded one-year Master’s for 5 women from Karnataka
- Focused on leadership & underserved communities
- First batch already selected – next round opens with 2026 intake
(Times of India)
2. UP-Chevening Scholarship
- For 5 meritorious students from Uttar Pradesh, each year 2025–26 to 2027–28
- Fully funded (tuition + stipend + airfare)
- Funded by both UK FCDO and UP Government
(Times of India)
📝 These state scholarships give extra opportunities if you are from Karnataka or UP, making Chevening even more accessible.
✅ Why Chevening Is OP
- Fully funded – no financial stress
- Selectively elite – only top students, future leaders
- Global network – connect with alumni worldwide
- Strong India representation – majority of applicants from India are successful when criteria are met
- Leadership & impact focused – gives a competitive edge to students with achievements
📌 How to Prepare
- Identify 3 UK Master’s programs and check eligibility
- Ensure 2 years of work experience documented
- Draft essays showing leadership, impact, and career vision
- Prepare for interview – focus on global perspective & plans in India
UK Masters + Chevening = dream opportunity turned reality 🌟 Don’t wait, start preparing now!