Request for Applications: Chevening Scholarship (Kazakhstan)

Deadline: 06-Oct-2026

The Chevening Scholarship offers exceptional future leaders from Kazakhstan the opportunity to pursue a fully funded one-year taught master’s degree at a UK university. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support, including tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, return airfare to the UK, and additional grants for essential expenditure. Applicants can choose any eligible one-year taught master’s course at any UK university, provided they meet the scholarship and university admission requirements. To be eligible, applicants must be citizens of Kazakhstan, hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for a UK master’s programme, and have at least two years of work experience. Successful scholars must return to Kazakhstan for at least two years after completing their studies and use their knowledge and experience to contribute to their communities and country. Candidates must also apply to three different eligible UK university courses and obtain an unconditional offer from at least one of them by the specified deadline.

About the Chevening Scholarship

The Chevening Scholarship is designed to support exceptional individuals with leadership potential through postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. For applicants from Kazakhstan, the programme provides an opportunity to undertake a one-year taught master’s degree while gaining academic knowledge, professional experience, and international exposure. The scholarship encourages recipients to return to Kazakhstan after completing their studies and apply their knowledge and experience for the benefit of their communities and country. Fully Funded Master’s Study in the UK The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support for successful candidates.

The funding package includes:

- Full tuition fees - Monthly living allowance - Return airfare to the UK - Additional grants for essential expenditure This financial support allows scholars to focus on their master’s studies without having to independently cover the main costs associated with studying in the UK. One-Year Master’s Degree Chevening scholars are expected to pursue an eligible one-year taught master’s course at a UK university. Applicants have flexibility in selecting their academic programme and can pursue any eligible course that matches their educational background, professional interests, and future goals. Candidates should carefully check both the scholarship requirements and the admission requirements of their selected universities and courses. Choice of UK University Applicants can apply for eligible master’s courses at any UK university. However, candidates must apply to three different eligible UK university courses as part of the scholarship process. This requirement means applicants should identify three suitable courses that align with their academic background and long-term professional objectives. Return to Kazakhstan Requirement A central condition of the scholarship is the commitment to return to Kazakhstan after completing the programme. Successful scholars must return to Kazakhstan for at least two years after the scholarship ends. The purpose of this requirement is to encourage scholars to apply the knowledge, skills, and experience gained in the UK to benefit their communities and contribute to Kazakhstan’s development. Applicants should therefore demonstrate a clear connection between their proposed studies, professional goals, and future contribution to Kazakhstan. Who Can Apply? The Chevening Scholarship for Kazakhstan is intended for exceptional future leaders who meet the programme’s eligibility requirements.

Applicants must:

- Be a citizen of Kazakhstan. - Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for admission to a UK master’s programme. - Have at least two years of work experience. - Apply to three different eligible UK university courses. - Obtain an unconditional offer from at least one eligible course by the specified deadline. - Commit to returning to Kazakhstan for a minimum of two years after the scholarship ends. Candidates should make sure they meet each requirement before submitting their scholarship application. Undergraduate Degree Requirement Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for a UK master’s programme. The degree should provide the academic foundation necessary for admission to the selected master’s courses. Because individual UK universities and courses may have their own academic admission requirements, applicants should ensure that their undergraduate qualification meets the requirements of their chosen programmes. Work Experience Requirement Applicants must have at least two years of work experience. This requirement reflects the scholarship’s focus on supporting individuals who have already developed professional experience and have the potential to become future leaders. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate how their professional experience has contributed to their development and how the proposed master’s degree will support their future goals. University Course Applications Chevening applicants must apply to three different eligible UK university courses. Candidates should select courses that are academically and professionally relevant to their goals. When choosing courses, applicants should consider: - How closely the course matches their academic background. - How the degree supports their professional ambitions. - How the programme can contribute to their future work in Kazakhstan. - Whether they meet the university’s admission requirements. - Whether the course is eligible under the scholarship programme. Unconditional University Offer Applicants must receive an unconditional offer from at least one of their eligible UK university courses by the specified deadline. This makes university applications an important part of the overall scholarship process. Candidates should therefore begin researching suitable courses and preparing university applic