Applications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships are now open to apply
UK government’s prestigious Chevening Scholarships applications for next cohort (2025/26) open until 5 November 2024.
Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open from 6 August to 5 November 2024. Prospective candidates can submit their applications via chevening.org/apply.
Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate the commitment and skills needed to become future leaders.
Applicants must have a realistic and achievable idea to create positive change in their country and be able to demonstrate how a UK master’s degree will help them bring their idea to life.
The scholarship offers full financial support for scholars to pursue any eligible master’s degree at over 150 UK universities, along with access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional, and cultural experiences.
Since the programme started in 1983, over 57,000 professionals, including more than 370 from Bangladesh, have advanced their careers through Chevening. For the 2025/26 academic year, approximately 1,500 awards are available globally, demonstrating the UK’s commitment to developing the leaders of tomorrow.
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke said
“If you are passionate about driving change, whether locally or globally, if you want to be the best at what you do and you have the imagination to inspire others, then a Chevening Scholarship to study for a master’s degree in the UK is the perfect opportunity for you.
“Apply before the deadline on 5 November 2024, and you could be part of an extraordinary global network.”
Notes to editors
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Chevening Scholarships are the UK Government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations. The scholarships support one-year taught master’s degrees at UK universities for individuals with demonstrable potential to become future leaders, decision-makers, and opinion formers.
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Chevening began in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international awards scheme. Chevening Scholars come from over 160 countries and territories worldwide. Over the past five years, Chevening has awarded over 8,000 scholarships. There are over 57,000 Chevening Alumni around the world who comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.
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More information is available at chevening.org.
Further information
British High Commission Dhaka
United Nations Road
Baridhara
Dhaka - 1212
Bangladesh
Email: Dhaka.Press@fco.gov.uk
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