About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
The University of Leicester has launched the Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship 2027, offering two fully funded postgraduate scholarships for eligible students beginning their studies in September 2027.
The partnership combines the Chevening scholarship framework with support from the University of Leicester to provide selected scholars with financial assistance for a one-year taught master's degree in eligible academic areas.
The scholarship is open to applicants from Chevening-eligible countries, excluding India, who meet the programme requirements and intend to study an eligible master's course at the University of Leicester.
Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship 2027: Key Details
About the University of Leicester
The University of Leicester is a UK university offering a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across different academic disciplines.
Through the Chevening-Leicester partnership, the university is supporting two scholars to undertake eligible postgraduate study beginning in September 2027.
The scholarship is specifically connected to master's programmes within selected academic areas at the university.
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
The Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support to successful scholars.
The benefits listed in the scholarship information include:
Return airfare to and from the United Kingdom.
Full tuition fee waiver for the eligible master's programme.
Stipend to help cover living costs during the study period.
Other allowances available under the scholarship arrangement.
Together, these benefits make the opportunity a fully funded postgraduate scholarship for the selected recipients.
Eligible Fields of Study
Applicants must be intending to study a one-year taught master's course within one of the following academic areas:
College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
The eligible programme must begin in September 2027.
Applicants should therefore check whether their intended master's programme falls within one of these specified academic areas before applying.
Who Is Eligible?
To be considered for the Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship, applicants must meet the eligibility requirements outlined by the programme.
The opportunity is open to applicants who:
Are from a Chevening-eligible country.
Are not from India, which is excluded from this particular partner scholarship.
Intend to study a one-year taught master's programme at the University of Leicester.
Choose an eligible course within the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities or the School of Geography, Geology and the Environment.
Are starting their studies in September 2027.
Applicants should carefully review the official Chevening and University of Leicester requirements to confirm that they satisfy all applicable conditions.
Why Consider the Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship?
Studying for a master's degree in the United Kingdom can provide an opportunity to develop advanced academic knowledge while gaining exposure to an international learning environment.
For eligible applicants, the Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship offers significant financial support, including tuition coverage, living-cost assistance and return travel.
The scholarship also provides an opportunity for talented professionals and future leaders from eligible countries to pursue postgraduate study in areas connected to social sciences, arts, humanities, geography, geology and environmental studies.
How to apply