Chevening Scholarship 2027-2028: Application guide for Bangladeshi students

The Chevening Scholarship enables emerging leaders from around the world to pursue a fully funded, one-year master’s degree in the UK. For Bangladeshi students who demonstrate leadership, influence and a commitment to addressing important local, national or global challenges, it offers an opportunity to study in the UK while developing professional networks and academic expertise.

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Check your eligibility first

Before applying, Bangladeshi students must make sure they are eligible for the Chevening Scholarship by answering the eligibility questions on the official application portal: https://asams.chevening.org/apply

Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility requirements, including:

• Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory and, where applicable, be resident in an ODA-eligible country.
• Commit to returning to Bangladesh for at least two years after the scholarship ends.
• Have at least two years of work experience, equivalent to 2,800 hours, gained after completing an undergraduate degree.
• Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for a UK master’s programme. The undergraduate degree must have been completed at least two years before the application deadline.
• Apply to three different eligible UK university courses.
• Receive an unconditional offer from at least one of those courses by the required deadline.

How to apply

Bangladeshi applicants should apply through the Chevening application system and the relevant Bangladesh country page: https://www.chevening.org/scholarship/bangladesh/

Applicants should first complete the eligibility questions, then prepare and submit their scholarship application before the deadline. They should also research suitable UK master’s programmes and apply to three eligible courses.

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If shortlisted for an interview, applicants must upload the required supporting documents, including photo ID, their undergraduate education certificate/diploma and reference letters, at least seven working days before their interview.

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