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Chevening Scholarship
UK Government (FCDO)
The UK government's flagship international scholarship programme. Fully funded one-year Master's degree at any UK university. Awarded to future leaders with demonstrated leadership potential.
Fully funded Master's scholarships for citizens of Commonwealth countries who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK. Focus on development impact and return home commitment.
Fully funded PhD scholarships for Commonwealth citizens to undertake doctoral research at a UK university. Strong emphasis on research that benefits your home country.
One of the world's most prestigious scholarships for postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge. Open to all nationalities outside the UK. Highly competitive — awarded to outstanding academics.
The world's oldest international scholarship for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Available for citizens of selected countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, India, Jamaica and more.
Partial scholarships for postgraduate study at UK universities, delivered in partnership with the British Council. Available for students from selected countries including India, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and others.
Fully funded postgraduate scholarships for outstanding American students to study at any UK university. Covers all academic disciplines at the Master's or PhD level.
Financial support for students studying nursing, midwifery, allied health, and other healthcare courses at UK universities. Non-repayable training grant plus additional allowances.
Research fellowships for biomedical and health research. Available at various career stages from early career to senior researchers. Covers research costs, salary and living expenses.
Scholarships for English language teaching professionals from developing countries to study for a Master's degree in English Language Teaching (ELT) at a UK university.
Fully fundedELT / EducationDeveloping countries
LevelMaster's in ELT only
Who qualifiesEnglish teachers, 3+ years experience
Merit-based scholarships for international students at the University of Exeter. Covers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Applied for during the admissions process.
Scholarships specifically for students from African countries applying to UCL postgraduate programmes. Covers partial to full tuition fees depending on the award.
Chevening and Commonwealth applications require detailed personal statements. Start writing 3 months before the deadline — not 3 days.
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Link everything to impact
Scholarship committees want to know what you will do with the qualification. Always answer: "How will this benefit your country / community?"
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Leadership is everything for Chevening
Chevening is not just about grades — it is about leadership potential. Volunteer roles, community projects and professional achievements matter more than your degree grade.
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Sort your English test first
Most UK scholarship programmes require IELTS 6.5+ (or equivalent). Get your English qualification before applying — it removes a major uncertainty from your application.
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Apply to multiple scholarships
Competition is fierce. Apply for Chevening, Commonwealth AND your chosen university's own scholarship simultaneously. They do not conflict with each other.
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Get your university offer first
Most scholarships require a conditional or unconditional offer from a UK university before you apply. Apply to your university first — this is your anchor document.
📍 From scholarship to student visa — the full path
Once you have your scholarship award letter and CAS from your university, you need a UK Student visa. Our visa guide walks you through every requirement, document and step — plus our IELTS UKVI practice exams are included in your subscription.