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Chevening Awards

About the award

Level: Masters
Course: Any full-time 1-yr Master's course.
Country/Region: All
Value: Full tuition fees, living costs and return flights.
No. of awards: Unlimited number at Queen Mary University of London (around 1400+ Chevening Scholars annually funded by the UK’s FCDO across the UK)
Deadline: The Chevening deadline for applications is 7 October 2025, at 12:00 (UTC)

More information

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Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) works closely with Chevening - the UK government’s flagship international scholarships scheme with over 40 years of history aimed at developing global leaders - to provide a large number of full scholarships for study on our one-year Master's courses. 

Every year we host around 50 Chevening Scholars but there is no cap on this number. 

Notable QMUL-Chevening Alumni include the current Prime Minister of Cameroon, DION NGUTE Joseph, who pursued QMUL’s LLM Law on Chevening Scholarships.  

Our Chevening Scholars play an active role in our lively and diverse student community and are invited to attend our annual International Scholars Reception, as well as a variety of other scholarship events throughout the year.

The Awards

Chevening Scholarships are available for students from 140+ Chevening-eligible nationalities. Please check whether your home countries are eligible at the official Chevening webpage   

All Chevening awards cover full overseas tuition fees, as well as providing a stipend for living costs, air-fares, and a variety of other expenses. 

Chevening Scholars also benefit from a year-long programme of events helping you experience the best of British culture and to make the most of your time in the UK. 

How to Apply

Prospective applicants should make concurrent applications to both the Chevening Secretariat for the Chevening Scholarships and their UK universities for their Taught Master’s courses, so as to follow the Chevening timeline and ensure award confirmation.  

A) Applications for the Chevening Scholarships  

  • They must be made directly to the Chevening Secretariat at Apply | Chevening by choosing your corresponding home countries’ pages. 
  • All Chevening eligibility criteria are illustrated at Chevening eligibility criteria | Chevening.
  • Chevening Applications for 2026-2027 are open now until 7 October 2025, at 12:00 (UTC).
  • All enquiries related to the Chevening Scholarships’ applications are best directed to the Chevening Secretariat, which oversees the selection and administration processes. Its website contains some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
  • The British Embassies in your home country may host Chevening webinars too – you are advised to follow the Embassies’ social media channels for the webinars’ details and other tailored application advice. 
  • The Chevening’s social media channels (YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram) are continually publishing videos and posts featuring Chevening Alumni, current Chevening Scholars and so on to share application advice, their Chevening Year and post-Chevening reflections.  

 B) Applications for QMUL’s Taught Master’s (PGT) courses  

  • All 12 month full-time in-person Taught Master’s courses, starting in September/ October 2025 are eligible for the Chevening Scholarships. For full Chevening-eligible course criteria, please visit Choosing a UK university course | Chevening.
  • The course portal on the Chevening website may not be most updated with QMUL’s courses. As long as your desired course fully meet the course criteria on Choosing a UK university course | Chevening.
  • Candidates should also apply for their chosen Master's programme at Queen Mary through our online portal and indicate ‘Chevening Scholarships’ as their potential source of funding/ scholarships on your QMUL’s applications.
  • Candidates are encouraged to apply to Queen Mary before February 2026 to ensure that their application can be processed in time to meet Chevening’s deadline for the confirmation of their unconditional university course offer in mid-July 2026. Chevening timeline: chevening timeline - Google Search. 

Meet our scholars

Meet our 2024/25 Chevening Scholars 

Gonzalo Pagliaro, Lara Abdul and Lalola Kaban.

Each year, Queen Mary welcomes a vibrant community of Chevening Scholars from around the world, driven by ambition, purpose, and a commitment to positive change. Meet three of our 42 outstanding Chevening Scholars for the 2024/25 academic year:  

Why did you apply for a Chevening Scholarship? 

Lara: I wanted to further my education in one of the world’s leading countries for academic excellence – the UK. My goal was to make a career pivot from data analytics into data science, with a focus on more advanced artificial intelligence technologies. 

Lalola: First of all, the Chevening Scholarship is one of the most prestigious scholarships I’ve ever come across, and being awarded it has truly been an honour. I’ve always dreamed of pursuing my postgraduate studies in the UK – ever since I was an undergraduate. So, to be selected as a Chevening Scholar this year has genuinely been a dream come true.   

Gonzalo: I wanted to gain a world-class education in Intensive Care – a vital and rapidly developing field in medicine, especially in my home country, Uruguay. Chevening has been the bridge connecting my dreams with my purpose: to contribute to the improvement of Uruguay’s healthcare system.   

How has your Chevening journey been in Queen Mary so far? 

Lara: It has been incredibly rewarding. I've had the chance to explore a range of exciting opportunities, and one that truly stands out is the mentorship programme with JP Morgan – one of the world’s leading banking institutions. I’ve been fortunate to be mentored by one of their directors, who leads a division focused on applied artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions. It’s been an inspiring experience and has given me valuable insight into how these technologies are used in the real world. 

What’s it like to be a Chevening Scholar in London? 

Gonzalo: London is one of the world’s most vibrant cities, it’s full of life – you can never get bored here. As Samuel Johnson once said, "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." Every day offers something to explore, and the learning extends far beyond the classroom. 

What’s something you wish you knew before starting your application?  

Lalola: I wish I’d known I didn’t have to go through the Chevening journey alone. Having someone to review your essays or practise interviews with makes a real difference. 

It took me four or five attempts before being accepted in 2024, and I’ve realised how important community is. Potential leaders and scholars don’t thrive in isolation; they grow through encouragement, collaboration, and shared experience. I believe many of us who’ve made it here have done so because we had people around us who believed in us and helped us along the way. 

How is your course helping you achieve your career ambitions?  

Lara: With over ten years in the pharmaceutical industry, I discovered a passion for teaching and mentoring. As my interest in data and AI grew, I wanted to build on that and give back to my community. 

I started by learning independently and leading training sessions, but soon realised I needed formal education to take it further. That’s why I chose the conversion programme at Queen Mary – it’s helped me deepen my skills and return home with both practical experience and a recognised qualification. 

Have you got in touch with the other 40+ Chevening Scholars on award in Queen Mary?  

Lalola: Yes, and it’s been great – I think having a shared identity as Chevening Scholars really helps us connect more easily. I remember once, I didn’t even realise that one of my classmates was also a Chevening Scholar until I saw her carrying a Chevening tote bag. That small moment sparked a conversation, and from there, we started spending more time together. It’s little things like that which show how being part of the Chevening community brings people together – there’s a real sense of connection and belonging.   

Get in touch

For more information, please email international-partnerships@qmul.ac.uk.

To contact the alumni ambassador for your country please check out the international office pages.

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