Chevening Scholarships

In short

Chevening Scholarships are UK Government awards for a one-year Master's at any UK university. They are fully funded, and Somali citizens are eligible to apply.

What it covers

It covers tuition, a monthly living allowance, return flights, visa costs, arrival and departure allowances, and a TB test up to £75.

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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.

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 meet the study and work experience conditions and return home for at least two years after the award. Some people with British citizenship or links to the UK Government, British Council, or Chevening partners cannot apply.

• Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country; Somalia is eligible.
• Return home for at least two years after the award.
• Have an undergraduate degree that allows entry to a UK Master's.
• Have at least two years of work experience (2,800 hours).
• Apply to three eligible UK Master's courses.
• Hold an unconditional offer from one course by 8 July 2027.
• British or dual British citizens cannot apply.
• People with the listed UK Government, British Council, or partner connections cannot apply.

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) by the time you apply; paid work, voluntary work and internships count.

Selection

Online application, then an interview at the British Embassy for shortlisted candidates.

English requirement

The university decides

Chevening does not require an English test. Each university sets its own English condition, so check the three courses you choose.

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
• Academic transcripts
• Recommendation (reference) letters
• Admission offer from a university

The online form asks for your work history, three course choices and four essays. References, education documents and the university offer are provided later if you are shortlisted.

How to apply

1. 1Read the official Chevening page and check all eligibility conditions.
2. 2Choose three eligible one-year Master's courses at UK universities.
3. 3Apply online through the official application website.
4. 4Complete the form with your work history, course choices, and four essays.
5. 5If shortlisted, provide references, education documents, and a university offer.
6. 6Submit by 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC (14:00 in Somalia).
7. 7If shortlisted, attend an interview at the British Embassy in Somalia.

Important notes

• The deadline is 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC (14:00 in Somalia).
• You must return home for at least two years after the award.
• Shortlisted candidates are interviewed in Somalia between March and April 2027.
• The scholarship is highly competitive.

Official source

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

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