Overview
Fully funded one-year UK master's scholarship for eligible applicants from Malawi. The 2027–2028 Chevening cycle is open until 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC.
Complete scholarship details
Chevening funds eligible one-year taught master's study in the UK. Published support includes tuition fees, approved economy travel to and from the scholar's country of residence, an arrival allowance, the cost of one visa application, a departure allowance, a travel top-up, a monthly living stipend, and up to GBP 75 toward tuberculosis testing where required.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be citizens of a Chevening-eligible country or territory and meet Malawi's award route, hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for a UK master's course, have at least 2,800 hours of eligible work experience gained after completing their undergraduate degree and over at least two years, and commit to returning to their home country for at least two years after the scholarship. Applicants choose three eligible UK master's courses and must satisfy current Chevening offer requirements.
Tips for this scholarship
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Check eligibility, funding coverage, study/project level and every required document before investing time in the application.
- Prepare transcripts, references, language tests, proposal/motivation statement and proof documents early.
- Separate the scholarship deadline from any university/program admission deadline; they may be different.
- Treat “fully funded” as a source fact only when the official provider explicitly confirms the covered costs.
Verification notes
Verified against the live Chevening Malawi 2027–2028 award page, current eligibility/work-experience guidance and current scholarship coverage. The country page states applications are open until 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC.
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