Submit Entries for International Scholarships Programme (Mexico)

Deadline: 06-Oct-2026

Applications are open for the International Scholarships Programme supporting future leaders from Mexico to pursue a fully funded one-year master’s degree at a UK university. The scholarship covers tuition, living expenses, travel, visa costs, and other allowances, while scholars are expected to return to Mexico for at least two years and use their knowledge and networks to create positive impact.

About the International Scholarships Programme

The International Scholarships Programme enables outstanding professionals from Mexico to pursue a one-year master’s degree in any subject at any UK university. The programme aims to foster positive change and strengthen relationships between the UK and Mexico by supporting professionals who can use their UK education and international networks to contribute to their home country’s development. Scholars are expected to apply the knowledge, skills, and networks gained during their studies to areas of shared priority for the UK and Mexico. What Is the Purpose of the Scholarship? The programme is designed to support future leaders who can contribute to positive change in Mexico.

It aims to:

- Equip scholars with advanced academic knowledge. - Strengthen professional skills. - Develop international networks. - Encourage positive change in areas of shared priority. - Strengthen relationships between the UK and Mexico. - Support scholars in creating long-term impact in their home country. Successful scholars are expected to return to Mexico after completing their studies and contribute to their country’s development. What Funding Is Available? The International Scholarships Programme provides full financial support for the one-year master’s degree.

The scholarship covers:

- Tuition fees. - Monthly living allowance. - Travel costs to and from the UK. - Arrival allowance. - Homeward departure allowance. - Cost of one visa application. - Travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK. This support is intended to cover the major costs associated with studying and living in the UK during the scholarship period. What Can Scholars Study? Successful applicants can pursue a one-year master’s degree in any subject at any UK university, subject to the programme’s eligibility and course requirements. Applicants must identify three different eligible UK university courses that align with their academic background and future career goals. Who Can Apply? Applicants must meet the programme’s citizenship, academic, professional, university application, and return requirements.

To be eligible, applicants must:

- Be citizens of Mexico. - Have completed an undergraduate degree at least two years before the application deadline. - Have at least two years of work experience, equivalent to 2,800 hours. - Apply to three different eligible UK university courses. - Receive an unconditional offer from at least one eligible course by the required deadline. - Commit to returning to Mexico for at least two years after the scholarship ends. Undergraduate Degree Requirement Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree at least two years before the application deadline. The degree must provide the academic qualification required for entry to the applicant’s proposed UK master’s programme. Applicants should ensure that their previous academic qualifications meet the admission requirements of their selected UK university courses. Work Experience Requirement Applicants must have at least two years of work experience, equivalent to 2,800 hours. Professional experience should demonstrate the applicant’s ability to contribute to their future career and plans for positive impact. Applicants should clearly connect their work experience with their proposed master’s studies and long-term goals. UK University Application Requirement Candidates must apply to three different eligible UK university courses. They must receive an unconditional offer from at least one of these courses by the required deadline. Applicants should research their preferred courses carefully and ensure that they meet the relevant admission requirements. Commitment to Return to Mexico Successful scholars must commit to returning to Mexico for at least two years after the scholarship ends. The return requirement reflects the programme’s objective of ensuring that scholars use their education, professional experience, and international networks to contribute to positive change in their home country. Using UK Knowledge and Networks for Impact Scholars are expected to use the knowledge and networks gained during their time in the UK to drive impact in areas of shared priority for the UK and Mexico. The programme therefore supports applicants who can demonstrate a clear connection between: - Their professional experience. - Their proposed master’s studies. - Their future career plans. - Their intended contribution to Mexico. Who Is Not Eligible? Certain individuals cannot apply for the International Scholarships Programme.

Applicants are not eligible if they:

- Hold British citizenship. - Hold dual British citizenship, except for British Overseas Territories or British National (Overseas) applicants from Hong Kong as specified in the programme requirements. - Have refugee status in a non-eligible country. - Are current residents of the UK. - Are employees or recent former employees of certain UK government-related organisations. Applicants should carefully review the eligibility conditions before submitting an application. Leadership and Positive Change The programme is intended to support future leaders from Mexico who can contribute to positive change. Applicants should be able to explain how their professional background and proposed UK education will help them achieve their career objectives and create meaningful impact after returning home. The opportunity to develop international networks is also an important part of the programme. How to Prepare a Strong Application Applicants should prese