Chevening Scholarships
📅 Closed on 6 Oct 2026
The 2027/28 round closed on 6 October 2026 (11:00 UTC). The next round is expected to open around August 2027 (the 2027/28 round opened on 4 August 2026).
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Provider
- UK Government (FCDO) and partners
- Study level
- Master's
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Fields of study
- All subjects (eligible one-year taught master's courses)
- Deadline
- 6 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 24 Oct 2026
A one-year, fully funded master's degree at a UK university for Sri Lankan professionals with leadership potential. The 2027/28 round has closed, so start preparing for the next one.
Who can apply
- Citizens of Sri Lanka (Chevening runs a dedicated Sri Lanka programme).
- An undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master's course, completed at least two years before the application deadline.
- You must be ready to return to Sri Lanka for at least two years after the scholarship ends.
- You choose three eligible UK master's courses in your application.
What it covers
Chevening is fully funded for one year of master's study in the UK. Read the official page for the exact list of benefits for your year.
2027/28 timeline (for reference)
- Applications opened: 4 August 2026
- Application deadline: 6 October 2026, 11:00 UTC
- Interviews: March to April 2027
- Results: from mid-June 2027
- Deadline to hold an unconditional university offer: 8 July 2027
- Studies begin: September or October 2027
How to apply
Apply online on the Chevening website. The scholarship application and your university applications run side by side, so research courses well before the window opens.
About this scholarship
Chevening Scholarships is a fully funded scholarship in United Kingdom for master's study. Closed on 6 Oct 2026. Read the details above, then apply through the official website. Scholarship rules and dates can change, so confirm everything with the provider before you apply.
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