Call for Applications: Chevening Scholarship Program (Somalia)

Deadline: 06-Oct-2026

The Chevening Scholarship for Somalia offers eligible emerging leaders the opportunity to pursue a fully funded one-year taught master’s degree at a UK university. The scholarship covers tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, return flights to the UK and additional grants for essential expenditure, while scholars are expected to return to Somalia for at least two years and use their education and professional experience to contribute to their home country. Chevening is the UK Government’s flagship international scholarship programme for developing future leaders and decision-makers around the world. The programme provides eligible applicants from Somalia with the opportunity to study for a master’s degree in the United Kingdom and develop their academic, professional and leadership experience. Chevening seeks to build a global network of professionals who can contribute to progress in their communities and countries. The programme highlights areas of shared priority between the UK and Somalia, including: The scholarship provides full financial support for a one-year taught master’s degree at an eligible UK university.

The funding package includes:

This financial support is designed to help successful scholars focus on their postgraduate studies and professional development during their year in the UK. Applicants must meet the Chevening eligibility requirements for Somalia.

Candidates must:

Applicants should carefully check the current Chevening requirements before submitting an application. Certain applicants are excluded from the scholarship programme. In particular, applicants may be ineligible if they: Candidates should review the official eligibility rules to determine whether any exclusion applies to their individual circumstances. The scholarship supports a one-year taught master’s degree at an eligible UK university. Applicants must identify three different eligible UK university courses as part of their application. The selected courses should be relevant to the applicant’s: Applicants should ensure that all three selected courses meet the applicable Chevening eligibility requirements. Applicants must have at least two years of work experience. Professional experience should help demonstrate the applicant’s development, career direction and potential to contribute to their community and country. Candidates should clearly connect their professional experience with their proposed master’s studies and future plans. Chevening scholars are required to return to Somalia after completing their studies. Successful applicants must commit to returning to Somalia for at least two years after the completion of their scholarship. The requirement reflects Chevening’s objective of developing individuals who can apply their international education and professional experience to contribute to their home country. The Chevening Scholarship provides an opportunity for eligible Somali professionals and emerging leaders to gain postgraduate education and international experience in the UK.

The programme can help scholars:

The programme’s focus includes areas such as climate action, economic prosperity and conflict recovery. Applicants must apply to three different eligible UK university courses. When selecting courses, candidates should consider: Applicants should begin researching and applying to universities early so they have sufficient time to meet the Chevening offer deadline. Applicants should present a clear connection between their education, work experience, leadership ambitions and future contribution to Somalia.

A strong application should explain:

Applicants should ensure that their information is accurate, specific and consistent throughout the application. Before submitting an application, candidates should confirm that they:

Applicants should avoid:

It is a UK Government scholarship programme that enables eligible applicants from Somalia to pursue a fully funded one-year taught master’s degree at an eligible UK university. Yes. The scholarship provides tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, return flights to the UK and additional grants for essential expenditure. The scholarship supports a one-year taught master’s degree in the United Kingdom. Eligible citizens of Somalia who hold a qualifying undergraduate degree, have at least two years of work experience and meet the programme’s other requirements can apply. Yes. Candidates must receive an unconditional offer from at least one eligible selected course by the specified deadline. Scholars must commit to returning to Somalia and remaining there for at least two years after completing their studies. Applicants who hold British citizenship are generally not eligible, subject to applicable Chevening exceptions. Applicants who have previously received a UK Government-funded scholarship for study in the UK are not eligible under the stated requirements. Certain close-family relationships with employees of specified UK Government entities can make an applicant ineligible. Candidates should check the current Chevening rules for the specific circumstances. Chevening aims to develop future leaders who can contribute to areas including climate action, economic prosperity and conflict recovery, along with wider community and professional development. The Chevening Scholarship for Somalia provides eligible emerging leaders with an opportunity to complete a fully funded one-year master’s degree in the United Kingdom. With support for tuition, living expenses, return travel and essential expenditure, the programme combines international postgraduate education with a requirement to return to Somalia and contribute to the country’s future development. For more information, visit Chevening.