The UK Government’s Chevening Scholarship Programme is now open for applications for the 2025–2026 academic year. This prestigious, fully funded scholarship enables outstanding students from Nigeria and around the world to pursue a one-year Master’s degree at any university in the United Kingdom.
Chevening is not only a scholarship — it is a global leadership network.
Scholarship Overview
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Host Country: United Kingdom
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Study Level: Master’s (any discipline)
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Duration: 1 year
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Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
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Eligible Countries: 160+ Chevening-eligible countries, including Nigeria
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Application Opens: August 2025
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Application Deadline: November 2025
Scholarship Benefits
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Full tuition fees for any UK university
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Monthly living stipend
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Round-trip airfare to the UK
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Visa fees and additional allowances
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Access to exclusive networking events, training, and leadership programs
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Membership in the global Chevening Alumni Network
Eligibility Criteria
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Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country (e.g., Nigeria)
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Have an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2:1 (Second Class Upper)
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Have at least 2 years (2,800 hours) of work experience (includes internships, volunteering, and part-time roles)
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Must apply to three eligible UK Master’s programs and gain admission to one by July 2026
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Return to your home country for at least 2 years after the award ends
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Demonstrate leadership potential, career goals, and global vision in essays
Required Documents
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Academic transcripts and certificates
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English Language test score (IELTS/TOEFL – can be submitted later in some cases)
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Unconditional offer letter from a UK university (by July 2026)
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Reference letters (2)
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Passport bio-data page
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Strong personal essays
How to Apply
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Choose 3 eligible UK universities/courses via UCAS or the university websites
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Apply for Chevening via the official portal:
https://www.chevening.org/apply/
Ensure you prepare well-written essays on:
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Leadership & Influence
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Networking
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Study in the UK
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Career Plan
Tip: Start identifying your UK Master’s programs now and draft strong personal statements. The selection is competitive, so apply early and highlight how your goals align with Chevening’s mission.