Chevening Scholarship for Nigeria

About the scholarship

The Chevening Scholarship is the UK Government’s premier global awards program, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and partner organizations. It provides full financial support for outstanding Nigerian professionals with proven leadership potential to pursue a one-year Master’s degree at any accredited UK university.

The program targets mid-career professionals, community leaders, and future changemakers who are committed to returning to Nigeria to drive positive socio-economic development.

The Chevening Scholarship is fully funded. Selected scholars receive:

• Full Tuition Fee Waiver for chosen Master's courses.
• Monthly Living Stipend to cover accommodation and daily expenses.
• Flight Allowances (Return economy-class flights between Nigeria and the UK).
• UK Student Visa (T4/Student Route) application fee coverage and standard health surcharge.
• Arrival and Departure Allowances for initial setup and relocation.
• Global Network Access to an international community of over 60,000 alumni.

Eligibility

To successfully pass the automated screening on the online application system, Nigerian applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Citizenship & Residency
   • Can be a citizen of Nigeria.
   • Must pledge to return to Nigeria for a minimum of two full years following the completion of the scholarship.
2. Work Experience
   • Must have accumulated a minimum of 2,800 hours of post-undergraduate work experience (roughly equivalent to two years of full-time work).
   • Eligible experience includes full-time, part-time, voluntary work, or paid/unpaid internships.
   • Up to 15 distinct periods of employment can be entered.
3. Academic Qualifications
   • Must hold an undergraduate degree that meets or exceeds entry requirements for a UK Master's program (typically equivalent to a UK 2:1 or 2:2 Honours degree, depending on course selection).
4. UK University Application Strategy
   • Must select and apply to three distinct, eligible taught Master’s courses across UK universities.
   • Must secure at least one unconditional admission offer by the university offer deadline.
   • Note: MRes, MPhil, and PhD programs are excluded.
5. English Language Proficiency
   • Chevening does not set a separate English language requirement, but applicants must independently meet the specific language requirements (e.g., IELTS, WAEC English waiver, or university equivalents) of their three targeted UK universities.