Chevening Scholarships 2027/28 for Pakistan: one-year master's in the UK

About this opportunity

Chevening is the UK government's international scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). It funds a one-year master's degree at a UK university for people with leadership potential. It's a strong option for development professionals who want a UK master's in public policy, development studies, public health, education or a related field.

Applications for 2027/28 close on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC, which is 4:00 PM in Pakistan. Don't leave it to the last day: the online system slows down near the deadline.

Who can apply

Check the full criteria on the official site. In summary, applicants generally need to:

• Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country (Pakistan is eligible)
• Agree to return to their home country for at least two years after the award ends
• Have an undergraduate degree that allows entry to a UK postgraduate course
• Have at least two years (2,800 hours) of work experience
• Apply to three different eligible UK university courses

What it covers

Chevening scholarships are fully funded. The award typically covers university tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, return economy travel to the UK and visa costs. See the official page for the full list.

How to apply

1. Choose three eligible one-year master's courses at UK universities.
2. Prepare four essays: leadership, networking, studying in the UK and career plan.
3. Arrange two references.
4. Apply online through the Chevening application system before the deadline.

Key dates after you apply: interviews are expected between March and April 2027. You must hold an unconditional offer from a UK university by 8 July 2027, and studies begin in September or October 2027.

Prime Horizon tip

The essays decide the shortlist. For development professionals, the career plan essay is where most applications are weakest. Be specific: name the problem in Pakistan you want to work on, the role you'll take on when you return, and exactly how the UK course gets you there. Vague ambitions like "serve my country" don't stand out. A concrete, realistic plan does.