Chevening UK Government’s
Global Scholarship
The UK Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office’s flagship international scholarship, funding future leaders to study a one year Master’s degree at any UK university.
What is Chevening?
Chevening is the UK Government’s international awards programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations. Established in 1983, it has supported over 50,000 scholars from more than 160 countries, building a global network of influential alumni.
The scholarship funds a fully funded one year Master’s degree at any UK university of the scholar’s choice. Pakistan consistently ranks among the top recipient countries, with hundreds of Pakistani scholars awarded Chevening each year across all disciplines.
What Does Chevening Cover?
Chevening is a fully-funded scholarship. It covers university tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, return economy-class airfare to the UK, arrival allowance, homeward departure allowance, and cost of one visa application.
Scholars are free to choose any eligible UK university and any Master’s programme there are no subject restrictions. This flexibility, combined with full financial coverage, makes Chevening one of the most competitive and prestigious scholarships available to Pakistani students.
Eligibility & How to Apply
To be eligible, applicants must be a Pakistani citizen, hold an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2:1 honors degree, have at least two years of work experience, and return to Pakistan for a minimum of two years after the scholarship ends.
Applications open in August each year and close in November for awards starting the following September. Candidates apply online at www.chevening.org/apply, submitting four short essays, two references, and three university choices. Come2Campus provides personalized essay review and reference guidance to strengthen your application.
