Chevening Scholarship for Studies in the UK 2025-2026

Chevening is the United Kingdom’s (UK) international scholarship programme and was established in 1983. Through valuable education and the aid of international scholarship programmes, Chevening hopes to create a new generation of global leaders. Chevening is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations, thus allowing it to reach many potential candidates across the globe. The UK Government is inviting students to apply for theChevening Scholarship, for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered): You must be a South African citizen (students who are citizens of other Chevening-eligible countries or territories may also apply)You must NOT have dual citizenship from the UKYou must have completed Grade 12/ MatricYou must have completed an undergraduate degree which enables you to gain entry into a post-graduate programme in the UKYou must intend on studying full-time towards a Master’s degree qualification in the UKYou must apply to 3 different Master’s courses (these can be 3 different courses at the same institution or 3 similar courses at up to 3 different universities)Your selected courses must be full-time, start in the autumn term (September/October), taught master’s (i.e. not research-focused MRes programmes), lead to a master’s degree qualification and be based in the UKYou must receive an unconditional offer from 1 of 3 university courses by 19 February 2025You must have at least 2-years of work experience (read about thework experience requirement here)You must return to South Africa for a minimum of 2 years after the scholarship has ended

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Applications must be submitted online at:Chevening Scholarship for Studies in the UK 2025 Note: you must apply separately for your course through the university that offers it. Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the Chevening Scholarship. Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your online application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified): Identity Document (certified copy)Matric Certificate (certified copy)Full academic record (certified copy)2 references: people known to you in an academic or professional capacity (read aboutChevening’s reference requirement here)1 unconditional UK university offer