Chevening ScholarshipUK Government (FCDO)
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Last verified August 20, 2026Commonwealth Scholarship
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Overview
UK-funded awards for talented citizens of Commonwealth countries who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.
Eligibility
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Eligible nationalities
- Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Jamaica, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Sierra Leone, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Cameroon, Gambia
- Degree level
- Master's, PhD
- Citizen of an eligible Commonwealth country
- First-class or strong upper-second-class honours degree (or equivalent)
- For some schemes, a development-focused study or research proposal
- Unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship
Funding coverage
- Full tuition
- Monthly stipend
- Return flights
- Thesis/study grant
Academic requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3.2 / 4
Grading systems vary by country — Oblanky's checker compares your real GPA, percentage or classification against this requirement and clearly flags whether it's a confirmed match or an estimated equivalency. The scholarship provider always makes the final eligibility decision.