Chevening Scholarship (UK Government)

Country: United Kingdom
Funding: Fully Funded
Degree: Master's
Dates: Opens 4 Aug 2026 · Deadline 6 Oct 2026 · 6 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTC (5:00 pm Bangladesh time)
Study starts: Sep/Oct 2027

For applicants from Bangladesh: Bangladesh has its own Chevening country page; interviews are run by the British High Commission in Dhaka.

What it covers

Full university tuition fees
Monthly living allowance (stipend)
Economy return airfare to the UK
Arrival and departure allowances
Cost of one UK visa application

Who can apply

Citizen of Bangladesh who will return to Bangladesh for at least two years after the award
Undergraduate degree that gives entry to a UK master's programme
At least two years (2,800 hours) of work experience
Applied to three different eligible UK master's courses
Not holding UK citizenship or dual British nationality

How to apply

Create an account on the Chevening application portal
Choose three eligible one-year master's courses in the UK
Write the four essays: leadership, networking, studying in the UK and career plan
Nominate two referees and submit before 6 Oct 2026
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed at the British High Commission in Dhaka (usually Feb–Apr 2027)
Secure an unconditional offer from one of your three courses by 8 Jul 2027

Documents you'll need

Valid passport or national ID
Undergraduate degree certificate and transcripts
Two reference letters
Unconditional university offer (by 8 Jul 2027)
English test result if your university requires it

Official website

Details checked on 28 Sept 2026.