Start early
Give referees at least a month.
UK government (FCDO)
Chevening Scholarship for Indian Students
Chevening Scholarship funds one-year master's in the UK. Here's who can apply, what it covers and how Indian students build a strong application.
- One-year master's in the UK
- Full tuition
- Applications usually open in August and close in early November for study starting the following September
- Application review
Talk to an expert
Check your scholarship fit
A counsellor replies on WhatsApp with your checklist and next steps
Quick answer
Who can apply for the Chevening Scholarship?
Indian citizens with at least two years (2,800 hours) of work experience who will return to India for two years afterwards. It covers full tuition, a monthly living allowance, return flights and visa costs. Applications usually open in August and close in early November for study starting the following September.
Ask on WhatsAppUpdated · Reviewed by the Visa Edu Loans admissions & finance desk
Official sources: Chevening Scholarship — official page
Chevening Scholarship at a glance
- Provider
- UK government (FCDO)
- Level
- One-year master's in the UK
- Covers
- Full tuition, a monthly living allowance, return flights and visa costs
- Eligibility
- Indian citizens with at least two years (2,800 hours) of work experience who will return to India for two years afterwards
- Timeline
- Applications usually open in August and close in early November for study starting the following September
How to apply
Application steps
- 01
Check eligibility
Indian citizens with at least two years (2,800 hours) of work experience who will return to India for two years afterwards
- 02
Secure or apply for admission
Most scholarships in the UK need an admission or application in progress.
- 03
Prepare essays and references
Leadership and networking essays carry the most weight; apply to three eligible UK courses.
- 04
Submit before the deadline
Applications usually open in August and close in early November for study starting the following September
Tips
Making your application stronger
Be specific
Show concrete achievements with numbers.
Link to impact
Explain how the study benefits your career and community in India.
Have a funding plan B
Line up an education loan in parallel in case the award is partial.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Still have a question?
Ask a counsellor directly — we reply on WhatsApp during working hours (Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST).
Full tuition, a monthly living allowance, return flights and visa costs
Applications usually open in August and close in early November for study starting the following September. Check the official page for this year's dates.
Indian citizens with at least two years (2,800 hours) of work experience who will return to India for two years afterwards
Explore
Keep exploring
Related
Other scholarships to consider
Talk to an expert
Talk to a counsellor today
Share your profile — we reply with a checklist and next steps. Expert consultations over call start at ₹355.
Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST