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Chevening Scholarships 2026-27 application window open; eligibility, link to apply

Chevening Scholarships 2026-27: The application window for the 2026-2027 Chevening Scholarships is now open. Eligible Indian candidates can apply for it up to October 17 (12:00 UTC) at Chevening Scholarships 2026-27 application window open (Representative image) Here is the Direct link to apply for Chevening Scholarships 2026-27 This fully funded (flights, accommodation, and course fees) scholarship is for those who wish to study for a one-year master's degree offered by a UK university. It is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations. Also read: Five women from Karnataka selected for UK master's courses on Chevening scholarships Chevening scholarship 2026-27: Eligibility criteria The applicant should Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory. Commit to return to the home country for at least two years after the scholarship ends. Have at least 2,800 hours of work experience after the undergraduate degree. This is roughly equivalent to two years of full-time work, even if completed over a different time period. Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies him/her for a UK master's programme. Apply to three different and eligible UK university courses (list given on the website). The applicant must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the references and education documents deadline listed on the application timeline. Also read: Where Indian Students Can Study for Free in 2025: These countries offer full scholarships Changes in eligibility criteria this time Only the work experience gained after the date of graduation will count towards the two-year requirement and experience gained while studying will no longer be applicable. If a candidate has graduated after October 2023, s/he will not be eligible as there wouldn't have been sufficient time to complete the required 2800 hours. The work experience gained after graduation can include: Full-time employment Part-time employment Voluntary work Paid or unpaid internships.