Published on: June 2025
Dreaming of a UK master’s degree with no tuition fees?
Chevening Scholarships could be your opportunity. Funded by the UK Government, this prestigious programme supports future leaders from over 160 countries — including India — to study in top UK universities with full financial support.
What is the Chevening Scholarship?
Chevening offers one-year fully funded master’s programmes in any field at accredited UK universities. The award covers:
- Full university tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance
- Economy-class return flights
- Visa application costs
- Additional allowances for arrival, departure, and thesis-related expenses
Each year, over 1,500 global students are selected for this highly competitive programme.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must:
- Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country (India included)
- Hold an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK upper second-class
- Have at least two years of full-time work experience (includes internships and volunteering)
- Commit to returning to your country for a minimum of two years after study
- Apply to three eligible UK master’s courses
- Meet English language requirements as defined by the universities
Chevening 2025–26 Timeline
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | August 2025 |
| Application Closes | November 2025 |
| Interviews | February to April 2026 |
| Final Results | June 2026 |
| Course Begins | September 2026 |
ow to Strengthen Your Chevening Application
- Choose master’s programmes that align with your leadership vision
- Write impactful essays highlighting your leadership, networking, career goals, and why the UK
- Include examples of community impact and clear future goals
- Arrange two professional references well in advance
- Prepare early, especially your Statement of Purpose and supporting documents
Velynt Global Support
As India’s premium education guidance brand, Velynt Global provides tailored support for Chevening applicants, including:
- Course shortlisting
- Personal statement and essay editing
- Application documentation review
- Post-selection visa and travel support
How to Apply
To begin your application and check eligibility, visit the official Chevening website:
www.chevening.org
For expert help with SOPs, university selection, or UK visa filing, contact us directly:
Velynt Global – Contact Page
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