Archive · 16 Aug 2025
UK Opens Chevening Scholarships for Indian Students in 2025
The UK is offering scholarships and fellowships for Indian students and professionals.
The Chevening Scholarship provides money for a one-year master's degree at a UK university, covering tuition, living costs, and travel.
The Chevening Fellowship is a shorter program for experienced professionals.
There are four different fellowships available, focusing on things like cyber security and journalism.
If you're interested, you need to apply by October 7, 2025.
If selected, you can start your studies in the fall of 2026.
Over 3,900 Indians have already participated in the program since 1983.
The UK government has opened applications for the 2025 Chevening Scholarship and Fellowship programmes for Indian students.
The Chevening Scholarship funds a one-year master’s degree at any UK university for eligible Indian citizens.
The Chevening Fellowship is a short-term professional programme for mid-to-senior level professionals, lasting 8–12 weeks.
Four Chevening Fellowships are available for Indian professionals in fields like cyber security, leadership, science, and journalism.
The application deadline is October 7, 2025, with studies beginning in September–October 2026.
- Who
- Indian students and professionals are eligible to apply.
- What
- The UK government is accepting applications for the Chevening Scholarship and Fellowship programmes.
- When
- Applications opened on August 5, 2024, and the deadline is October 7, 2025.
- Where
- The programs are offered in the UK, specifically at various universities and institutions.
- Why
- To provide opportunities for Indian citizens to study, network, and advance their careers in the UK.
- Program
- Chevening Scholarship and Fellowship
- Application Deadline
- October 7, 2025
- Scholarship Duration
- One-year master’s degree
- Fellowship Duration
- 8–12 weeks
- Eligibility
- Indian citizens with work experience (for scholarships)
- Fields
- Cyber Security, Leadership, Science and Innovation, Journalism
- Start of Studies
- September–October 2026
- Notable Alumni
- Piyush Goyal, Amitabh Kant, TV Narendran