Chevening/Cambridge Scholarship

The Chevening/Cambridge Scholarship is available to Masters applicants from all Chevening eligible countries. The scholarship is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge and in any subject, excluding premium rate courses. Offered in partnership with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office / Chevening, this prestigious award provides comprehensive financial support for outstanding individuals who demonstrate the potential to rise to positions of leadership and influence. The scholarship covers international tuition fees, maintenance allowance, student visa costs, student immigration health surcharge, and additional benefits including an arrival allowance, events and engagement travel allowance, homeward departure allowance, and return economy class airfare. Approximately 20 awards are available for the 2026/27 academic year. Applicants must possess strong personal, intellectual and interpersonal attributes reflecting leadership potential, hold a degree equivalent to at least a good UK second-class honours degree, and have completed at least two years of work or equivalent experience. Successful applicants must demonstrate intention to return to their home country at the end of the study period. The scholarship is part of the UK government's prestigious Chevening programme, which aims to develop global leaders and build lasting positive relationships with future leaders, influencers and decision-makers.