Chevening Scholarships and Fellowships 2026/2027
UK Government
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The Chevening Scholarships and Fellowships are the UK Government’s flagship global scholarship programme offering fully funded opportunities for outstanding professionals and future leaders to undertake one-year Master’s degrees or professional fellowships in the UK. Since 1983, over 60,000 Chevening alumni from 160+ countries have become influential figures in government, business, media, civil society, and academia.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition fee for one-year Master's program
- Monthly living stipend
- Round-trip airfare to and from the UK
- Visa application fees
- Arrival and departure allowances
- Access to exclusive networking and leadership events
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country
- 2 Must hold a Bachelor's degree equivalent to UK 2:1 or higher
- 3 Must have at least 2 years of full-time work experience (2,800 hours)
- 4 Must apply to three eligible UK Master's courses
- 5 Must intend to return to home country for at least two years after the scholarship
- 6 Must meet the English language requirement if applicable