Chevening Scholarships

In short

Chevening Scholarships are funded by the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. They fund a one-year Master's at any UK university, and Somali citizens are eligible to apply.

What it covers

It covers university tuition, a monthly living allowance, return economy flights, visa application costs, arrival and departure allowances, and a TB test up to £75. Somali scholars must first pay travel costs to another country for their visa and TB test; some costs may be reimbursed at Chevening’s discretion.

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University tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, an economy return flight to the UK, the visa application cost, an arrival allowance, a departure allowance and the cost of a TB test (up to £75), as listed on the official website. Somalia has no UK visa application centre and no TB testing facility: selected scholars must travel to another country for both and pay those travel costs first; Chevening may reimburse some of them at its discretion.

Only what the official source states. "Not stated" means we could not confirm it, not that it is excluded.

Who can apply

It is for citizens of Chevening-eligible countries, including Somalia, who have at least two years of qualifying work experience and will return home for at least two years after the award. Applicants need an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for a UK Master's.

• You must be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country; Somalia is eligible.
• You must return to your home country for at least two years after the award.
• You need an undergraduate degree that allows entry to a UK Master's.
• You need at least two years, or 2,800 hours, of work experience after your degree.
• Apply to three eligible UK Master's courses.
• Hold an unconditional offer from one chosen course by 8 July 2027.
• You cannot apply if you are British or hold dual British citizenship.
• You cannot apply if you previously studied in the UK with UK government funding.

Academic requirement

An undergraduate degree that allows entry to a UK master's (usually an upper second class or equivalent). You must apply to three eligible UK master's courses and hold an unconditional offer from one of them by 8 July 2027.

Work experience

At least two years of work experience (2,800 hours) gained after you completed your undergraduate degree; paid work, voluntary work and internships count.

Selection

Online application, then an interview for shortlisted candidates. Chevening confirms the interview's location and format when you book your interview slot.

English requirement

The university decides

Chevening does not require an English test. Each university sets its own English requirement, so check the conditions for your three chosen courses.

Chevening itself sets no English test. Each UK university sets its own English condition for its offer, so check your three chosen courses.

Never assume IELTS is needed. Only the official page and the university you apply to decide.

Documents you will need

• Passport (or national ID)
• Degree certificate
• Recommendation (reference) letters
• Admission offer from a university

The online form asks for your work history, three course choices and four essays. If you are shortlisted, you upload your passport or national ID, your undergraduate degree certificate or diploma (transcripts are not accepted instead) and two reference letters; you also need an unconditional offer from one of your three UK courses by 8 July 2027.

How to apply

1. 1Read the official Chevening page and confirm the eligibility conditions.
2. 2Choose three eligible one-year Master's courses at UK universities.
3. 3Prepare your work history, course choices, and four essays for the online form.
4. 4Submit the online application by 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC.
5. 5If shortlisted, upload your passport or national ID, degree certificate, and two reference letters.
6. 6Get an unconditional offer from one chosen course by 8 July 2027.
7. 7If shortlisted, attend an interview; Chevening provides the location and format when you book.

Important notes

• Applications close on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC, which is 14:00 in Somalia.
• You must return to your home country for at least two years after the award.
• Somalia has no UK visa application centre or TB testing facility; travel costs must be paid first and may be partly reimbursed.

Official source

ZitTalent explains; the official website decides. Always check the official page before you apply, and apply only there.

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