Open Call for Chevening Scholarship in Malaysia

Deadline: 06-Oct-2026

The Chevening Scholarship for Malaysia offers future leaders the opportunity to pursue a fully funded one-year taught master’s degree at any eligible UK university. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations, the scholarship aims to develop a global network of future leaders and decision-makers who can contribute to a more resilient, prosperous, and sustainable world. Successful Malaysian scholars receive financial support covering tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, return airfare to the UK, and additional grants for essential study-related expenditure. Applicants must be citizens of Malaysia, hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for a UK master’s programme, have at least two years of work experience, and commit to returning to Malaysia for at least two years after the scholarship ends.

About the Chevening Scholarship

The Chevening Scholarship is designed for individuals with leadership potential who want to develop their knowledge, professional skills, and international networks through postgraduate study in the UK. For Malaysian applicants, the scholarship provides an opportunity to study a one-year master’s programme while building expertise that can later be applied to challenges and development priorities in Malaysia. The programme also seeks to strengthen connections between Malaysia and the UK by developing a global community of scholars, leaders, and decision-makers. Purpose of the Scholarship Chevening aims to foster a global network of future leaders who can contribute to positive change in their home countries and internationally. The programme focuses on developing people who can contribute to building a: - More resilient world - More prosperous world - More sustainable world - Stronger network of international leaders and decision-makers Malaysian scholars are expected to use their UK education and professional experience to contribute to their country’s future development. Fully Funded Master’s Degree in the UK The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support for a one-year taught master’s programme at a UK university.

The funding package includes:

- Full tuition fees - Monthly living allowance - Return airfare to the UK - Additional grants for essential expenditure related to studying in the UK This support allows successful scholars to focus on their postgraduate studies and professional development without having to independently cover the major costs associated with studying in the UK. Study at Any UK University Chevening scholars can pursue an eligible one-year taught master’s degree at any UK university, subject to the programme’s requirements. Applicants must apply to three different eligible UK university courses. Candidates should select courses that closely match their professional background, career ambitions, and long-term plans for contributing to Malaysia. Areas of Shared UK-Malaysia Priority Scholars are encouraged to apply their knowledge and skills to areas of shared priority between the UK and Malaysia.

Examples include:

Applicants can demonstrate how their proposed master’s degree will help them develop expertise that can contribute to these or other relevant areas of shared priority. Who Can Apply? Applicants for the Chevening Scholarship for Malaysia must meet the programme’s eligibility requirements.

Candidates must:

- Be citizens of Malaysia. - Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for a UK master’s programme. - Have at least two years of work experience. - Apply to three different eligible UK university courses. - Receive an unconditional offer from at least one eligible course by the specified deadline. - Commit to returning to Malaysia for at least two years after the scholarship ends. Applicants should ensure that they meet all requirements before submitting their scholarship application. Undergraduate Degree Requirement Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for admission to a UK master’s programme. The academic background should therefore meet the relevant requirements for the master’s courses selected by the applicant. Candidates should check the admission requirements of their chosen UK universities and programmes when preparing their applications. Work Experience Requirement Applicants must have at least two years of work experience. Professional experience is an important part of the candidate profile because Chevening is intended to support future leaders and decision-makers. Applicants should demonstrate how their professional experience has contributed to their career development and how postgraduate study will help them achieve their future goals. University Course Application Requirement Candidates must apply to three different eligible UK university courses. Applicants should select courses strategically, ensuring that their choices have a clear connection with: - Their academic background - Their professional experience - Their career ambitions - Their leadership goals - Their intended contribution to Malaysia Choosing closely aligned programmes can help create a coherent academic and professional pathway. Unconditional University Offer Applicants must receive an unconditional offer from at least one eligible UK university course by the specified deadline. Candidates should therefore begin the university application process early enough to allow time for admissions decisions and any required documentation. An unconditional offer is an important requirement for progressing through the scholarship process. Commitment to Return to Malaysia Successful scholars are expected to return to Malaysia after completing their studies. Applicants must commit to returning to Malaysia for at least two years after the scholarship ends. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that scholars can apply the knowledge, skills, and experience gained in the UK to their home country. Candidates should therefore have a clear un