Open Call for Chevening Scholarship Program

Deadline: 06-Oct-2026

The Chevening Scholarship is accepting applications from future leaders in the Central African Republic who want to pursue a fully funded master’s degree in the United Kingdom. The programme is designed for individuals who demonstrate leadership potential, academic ability, and a commitment to creating positive change in their home country. Successful scholars receive financial support to complete a one-year master’s degree at any eligible UK university. The scholarship covers major study and living costs, including tuition fees, living expenses, travel to and from the United Kingdom, and additional allowances for essential expenditure related to the study programme.

About the Chevening Scholarship

Chevening is designed to support talented professionals and emerging leaders who have the potential to make a meaningful contribution to their communities and countries. For applicants from the Central African Republic, the scholarship provides an opportunity to gain advanced knowledge and international academic experience in the UK before returning home to apply their skills and contribute to positive change. The programme places strong emphasis on leadership potential and applicants’ commitment to using their education and experience to create impact in their home country. What Does the Scholarship Offer? Successful Chevening Scholars receive comprehensive financial support for their master’s studies.

The scholarship provides:

- Full tuition fee support. - A monthly living allowance. - Travel costs to and from the United Kingdom. - Additional allowances or grants for essential expenditure related to the study programme. - Support for a one-year master’s degree in the UK. The funding is intended to allow selected scholars to focus on their academic studies and professional development. One-Year Master’s Degree in the UK The Chevening Scholarship supports a one-year master’s degree at an eligible UK university. Applicants can select a UK university and master’s programme that aligns with their academic background, professional experience, leadership goals, and plans for contributing to their home country. Choosing an appropriate course is an important part of preparing a strong application. Who Can Apply? The scholarship is intended for eligible citizens of the Central African Republic who meet the programme’s academic, professional, and post-study requirements.

Applicants must:

- Be citizens of the Central African Republic. - Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for postgraduate study. - Have completed their undergraduate degree at least two years before the application deadline. - 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 the Central African Republic for at least two years after completing the scholarship. Applicants should ensure that they satisfy all eligibility conditions before submitting their application. Citizenship Requirement Applicants must be citizens of the Central African Republic. The scholarship is intended to support future leaders who can use the knowledge and experience gained through UK study to contribute to positive change in their home country. Academic Requirement Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for entry to a master’s programme in the United Kingdom. The undergraduate degree must have been completed at least two years before the application deadline. Applicants should ensure that their academic qualifications meet the requirements for the UK master’s courses they intend to select. Work Experience Requirement Applicants must have at least two years of work experience. Professional experience can help demonstrate an applicant’s development, leadership potential, and understanding of the issues they want to address through further study. Applicants should clearly explain how their professional experience connects with their proposed master’s studies and long-term goals. Leadership Potential Leadership potential is an important element of the Chevening programme. Applicants should demonstrate examples of situations where they have taken initiative, influenced others, solved problems, contributed to their organizations or communities, or worked toward meaningful change. Leadership does not necessarily require holding a formal leadership title. Applicants can demonstrate leadership through professional, community, academic, volunteer, or other relevant experiences. Commitment to Positive Change The scholarship seeks individuals who intend to use their education and experience to contribute to positive change in the Central African Republic.

Applicants should clearly explain:

- The issues they want to address. - Why these issues matter. - How their proposed studies will strengthen their ability to contribute. - What they plan to do after returning home. - How their leadership and professional experience can support their long-term goals. A clear connection between education, leadership, and future impact can strengthen an application. UK University Course Requirement Applicants must apply to three different eligible UK university courses. The three choices should be carefully selected based on the applicant’s academic interests, professional experience, and future career objectives. Applicants should research each programme and ensure that they meet its admission requirements before applying. Unconditional Offer Requirement Applicants must receive an unconditional offer from at least one eligible UK course by the specified deadline. This makes it important to begin university applications early enough to allow sufficient time for admissions decisions and any required documentation. Applicants should keep track of their applications and ensure that they meet the relevant deadlines for both university admission and the schol