Applications Open: Chevening Scholarship Program for Ukraine

Deadline: 06-Oct-2026

The Chevening Scholarship enables eligible Ukrainian professionals to pursue a fully funded, one-year taught master’s degree at a UK university. It covers tuition, living expenses, international travel, and additional allowances while helping future leaders develop the knowledge, networks, and skills needed to support Ukraine’s recovery, resilience, and long-term development.

About Chevening

Chevening is the UK Government’s flagship international scholarship programme. It supports exceptional professionals with demonstrated leadership potential to undertake postgraduate study in the United Kingdom.

The programme combines:

- Academic study. - Leadership development. - Professional networking. - Cultural exchange. - Engagement with an international alumni community. - Opportunities to develop solutions to national and global challenges. Chevening scholars can study an eligible one-year taught master’s course at a UK university. Purpose of Chevening in Ukraine The programme aims to develop future leaders who can contribute to positive change in Ukraine.

Its objectives include:

- Strengthening leadership capacity. - Supporting academic and professional development. - Building networks between Ukraine and the United Kingdom. - Developing expertise relevant to Ukraine’s recovery. - Supporting democratic and institutional resilience. - Advancing shared UK–Ukraine priorities. - Encouraging collaboration across sectors. - Preparing scholars for influential roles. - Building an international community of professionals committed to public impact. Priority Areas for Ukraine Applicants may propose eligible courses across different disciplines, but the programme particularly values expertise connected to shared priorities between the UK and Ukraine.

Relevant areas may include:

Applicants should clearly connect their proposed studies to Ukraine’s present and future needs. Scholarship Duration

Chevening supports:

- A one-year taught master’s degree. - Full-time study. - Study at an eligible university in the United Kingdom. Applicants should ensure that their selected courses meet all official Chevening requirements concerning course type, duration, format, and location. Research degrees, part-time programs, distance learning, and courses that do not meet the published criteria may be ineligible. Financial Support Chevening provides full financial support so scholars can focus on their studies and leadership development.

The scholarship covers:

- Eligible university tuition fees. - Living expenses in the United Kingdom. - Travel from Ukraine or the approved departure location to the UK. - Return travel after completing the program. - Additional approved allowances. The precise value and payment arrangements may depend on the scholar’s course, university location, travel arrangements, and official award conditions. Tuition Support Chevening covers eligible tuition fees for the approved master’s course.

Applicants should ensure that:

- The course is Chevening-eligible. - The university is located in the United Kingdom. - The program is a taught master’s degree. - The course meets the required duration. - Any tuition restrictions applicable to certain programs are reviewed. Applicants remain responsible for meeting each university’s admission requirements. Living Expenses Scholars receive financial support for living costs during their studies. Living expenses may include ordinary costs associated with: - Accommodation. - Food. - Local transportation. - Study-related living needs. - Essential personal expenses. Scholars should still prepare a realistic personal budget, particularly for accommodation in higher-cost UK cities. Travel and Additional Allowances The scholarship provides support for eligible travel to and from the United Kingdom. Additional allowances may support approved costs connected with: - Arrival in the UK. - Departure after study. - Visa-related requirements. - Required travel. - Other expenses specified in the scholarship terms. Applicants should consult the official Chevening guidance for the complete benefits package and any expenses they must cover independently. Who Is Eligible?

Applicants must:

- Be citizens of Ukraine. - Have completed an undergraduate degree. - Have completed that degree at least two years before the application deadline. - Possess at least two years of eligible work experience. - Apply to three eligible UK master’s courses. - Demonstrate leadership potential. - Present a clear career plan. - Commit to returning to Ukraine after the scholarship. - Remain in Ukraine for at least two years following completion of the award. - Meet all other Chevening and university requirements. Applicants should use the current official Chevening rules to verify how each requirement is calculated. Undergraduate Degree Requirement Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree that enables entry to a UK postgraduate program. The degree must have been completed at least two years before the Chevening application deadline.

Applicants should prepare:

- Degree certificates. - Academic transcripts. - Certified translations where required. - Information about the awarding institution. - Evidence that the qualification meets university admission standards. Meeting Chevening’s academic requirement does not automatically guarantee admission to a university. Work Experience Requirement Applicants must have at least two years of eligible work experience. Depending on the official rules, relevant experience may include: - Full-time employment. - Part-time employment. - Voluntary work. - Paid or unpaid internships. - Other approved professional experience. Applicants should check the official guidance for: - How work experience is calculated. - Whether experience gained during study is eligible. - How working hours must be documented. - Which types of roles are accepted. - Whether multiple positions can be combined. Candidates should provide accurate dates, responsibilities,