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🎓 SCHOLARSHIP ALERT – 2026 Chevening Scholarships in the UK
United Kingdom
28 days ago
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The United Kingdom Government has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Chevening Scholarship, offering eligible candidates, including Nigerians, the opportunity to pursue a fully funded one-year master’s degree at universities across the UK.
Requirements
- Demonstrate strong leadership and influencing skills
- Show potential to contribute to sustainable development and create positive change in their communities and countries
- Possess excellent networking and relationship-building abilities
- Meet the academic and general eligibility requirements, demonstrating academic excellence
- Have relevant professional experience
Benefits
- Full tuition fees for an eligible master’s programme
- Monthly living allowance
- Return economy airfare to the UK
- Arrival and departure allowances
- Travel grants for approved Chevening events
- Access to exclusive networking and leadership opportunities
- Membership of the global Chevening alumni network
Deadline: October 6, 2026
Visit the official Chevening application portal (applications open August 4, 2026), register, complete the eligibility checker, fill in personal/education/work details, select three eligible UK master’s degree courses, provide details of two referees, and complete required essay questions. Submit the application before the October 6, 2026 deadline.