Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and partner organisations. It brings emerging leaders from more than 160 countries and territories to the UK for a one-year taught master’s degree. China has its own dedicated Chevening page and cohort, and roughly thirty or more awards are made to candidates from China each year. Scholars choose any eligible UK university and course, join a global alumni network, and commit to returning home to contribute to their country afterwards.
Benefits & funding
- Full university tuition fees for a one-year master’s programme.
- A monthly living stipend, set at a higher rate for those studying inside London.
- Return economy airfare between the home country and the UK.
- An arrival allowance and reimbursement of the UK visa application fee.
- Access to the worldwide Chevening alumni network and UK-based events.
Eligibility
- Be a citizen of China (a Chevening-eligible country or territory).
- Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme, completed at least two years before the deadline.
- Have at least two years of work experience (equivalent to about 2,800 hours); part-time, voluntary work and internships count.
- Apply to three different eligible UK master’s courses and hold an unconditional offer from at least one by the offer deadline.
- Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after the scholarship ends.
- Chevening itself sets no English language test requirement (it was removed in 2020); you meet the English language requirements of your chosen UK university instead.
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Eligible nationalities
China
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Education required
Bachelor
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Experience required
≥ 2 yrs
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Application process
- 1Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria and prepare your work-experience record.
- 2Register on the Chevening online application system when the cycle opens.
- 3Select and apply to three eligible UK master’s courses.
- 4Submit the online application with your essays before the deadline.
- 5If shortlisted, attend an interview at the UK diplomatic mission.
- 6Secure and upload an unconditional offer from one course by the offer deadline.
Program timeline
August–September 2026
Applications open for the 2027–2028 cycle.
Application deadline.
6 October 2026
Shortlisting and interviews.
Late 2026 – early 2027
Deadline to hold an unconditional UK university offer.
8 July 2027
Master’s courses begin in the UK.
Autumn 2027