UK Government flagship scholarship for future leaders. One-year Masters at any UK university.
Chevening is the UK Government's global scholarship programme funded by the FCDO. ~1,500 scholarships annually across 160+ countries. Covers full tuition, monthly living allowance, economy class return airfare, additional grants. Requires 2,800+ hours of work experience and a UK 2:1 equivalent degree.
Nigerian citizen, 2+ years work experience, Bachelors degree
Yes. Nigerian citizens are eligible to apply for the Chevening Scholarship. Nigerian citizen, 2+ years work experience, Bachelors degree
The Chevening Scholarship provides: Full tuition + living + flights. Full details are available on the official application page.
The current application window closes Aug-Oct 2026 (for 2027/28). Deadlines shift year to year, so confirm on the official site before submitting.
Applications are submitted through the official portal: https://www.chevening.org/. Nigerian applicants should prepare academic transcripts, a CV, references, and any language test results (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes) well ahead of the deadline.
This is a most popular opportunity for Masters candidates. Strong academic records, clear research or career goals, and demonstrated leadership are typical of successful applicants from Nigeria.