Overview
Applications are open for the 2027–2028 Chevening Scholarship for eligible applicants from The Gambia to pursue a fully funded one-year taught master’s degree in the United Kingdom, closing 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC.
Complete scholarship details
Chevening is the UK Government’s international scholarship programme for emerging leaders. The Gambia country page confirms the 2027–2028 round is open. A standard full Chevening Scholarship covers tuition fees, approved economy travel, an arrival allowance, the visa application cost, a departure allowance, a travel top-up allowance, a contribution toward required TB testing, and a monthly living stipend whose rate depends on study location and is reviewed annually.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be citizens of a Chevening-eligible country or territory, commit to returning to their country of award for at least two years after the scholarship, have at least two years (2,800 hours) of work experience acquired after completing the undergraduate degree, hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for a UK master’s programme and have completed undergraduate studies at least two years before the application deadline. Applicants must apply to three different eligible UK university courses and later secure an unconditional offer from at least one by the relevant Chevening timeline deadline.
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
Primary Chevening The Gambia country page, current eligibility guidance and official scholarship funding guidance were verified on 6 September 2026. The country page explicitly states that 2027–2028 applications are open until 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC. No fixed stipend amount is stated because current stipend rates vary by study location and are reviewed annually.
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