The Chevening Scholarship is the UK Government’s international scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations. It offers a fully funded one-year taught master’s degree at a UK university to outstanding emerging leaders from over 160 countries and territories — including Pakistan. The official Chevening scholarships page currently confirms that applications for the 2027-28 intake are open, so all dates and requirements below reflect that live call.

Scholarship Details

  • Fully funded one-year taught master’s degree at any eligible UK university — Chevening does not restrict the subject, but your three chosen courses must each meet Chevening’s course eligibility rules.
  • Covers university tuition fees, a monthly living stipend, return economy airfare to the UK, arrival and homeward departure allowances, the cost of one UK visa application, and a travel grant for Chevening networking events in the UK.
  • Chevening selects for leadership potential and post-study impact as much as academic record — applicants must show how the degree will create positive change in Pakistan.
  • There is no application fee and no third party is authorised to submit applications on behalf of candidates — anyone asking for payment is running a scam.

Eligibility for Pakistani Applicants

  • Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country — Pakistan is eligible and is one of Chevening’s largest recipient countries worldwide.
  • Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK postgraduate course — usually the equivalent of a UK upper second-class (2:1) honours degree.
  • Have at least two years (2,800 hours) of work experience — paid, voluntary or a mix, including internships unless they were a mandatory part of your course.
  • Apply to three eligible UK master’s courses and hold at least one unconditional offer by 8 July 2027, 17:00 BST.
  • Commit to return to Pakistan for at least two years after the scholarship ends.
  • Not hold British citizenship (limited exceptions) and not have previously studied in the UK under a UK Government-funded scholarship.

Required Documents

  • Online application on chevening.org: personal details, education history and work experience (with the 2,800-hour minimum), three chosen UK master’s courses, and the names of two referees.
  • Four written essays: leadership and influence, networking, studying in the UK, and your career plan.
  • Academic documents (degree certificates and transcripts) and passport details; references and education documents are verified at the interview stage.
  • No English-language test is a condition of the Chevening application itself — the course requirements of your chosen universities decide whether you need IELTS or similar.

Important Dates – Deadline

  • Applications opened: 4 August 2026.
  • Application deadline: 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC (4:00 pm PKT) — the portal locks after this with no extensions.
  • Eligibility checks from October 2026; independent reading committee assessments mid-October 2026 to January 2027.
  • Interview shortlist announced mid-February 2027; interviews held March–April 2027 at British embassies and high commissions (in Pakistan, the British High Commission in Islamabad).
  • Results announced from mid-June 2027; successful scholars begin their studies in the UK in September/October 2027.

How to Apply

1. Confirm your eligibility on the official Chevening eligibility and work-experience pages. 2. Research and select three eligible one-year taught master’s courses at UK universities using the Chevening course finder — start university applications early. 3. Create an account on the Chevening application portal, complete the form, enter your work experience, write the four essays, and nominate two referees. 4. Submit before 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC (4:00 pm PKT) — submit at least 48 hours early to avoid last-minute technical issues. 5. Begin at the official page: Chevening Scholarships – official site (chevening.org).