British Scholarships –deadline October 7

Applications for the prestigious Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK will close on 7 October 2025 at 12:00 UTC, the British High Commission said.

 The programme offers fully funded one-year master’s degrees at UK universities to individuals who are ready to lead positive change in their home countries and around the world.

For more than 40 years, Chevening has attracted hundreds of thousands of applications globally. In Sri Lanka, Chevening alumni form a vibrant, four-decade-strong community of changemakers from diverse backgrounds and professions. Many have gone on to become influential leaders in their fields.

Successful applicants are individuals who can compellingly demonstrate exceptional leadership, influence, and networking skills, supported by clear, evidence-based examples, the High Commission said.

.Emma Hennessey, Head of The Scholarships Unit at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), said:

“Chevening’s highly competitive selection process ensures that those chosen to become Chevening Scholars or Fellows represent the brightest and most driven individuals from around the world.

Prospective candidates can apply via chevening.org/apply.

Before applying, candidates are strongly encouraged to review the guidance at

chevening.org/guidance and assess their readiness to submit a competitive application. Key updates have been made to the eligibility criteria-notably, only work experience gained after the date of graduation will be counted for the two-year (equivalent to 2800 hours) work experience requirement.

The application window is shortened to 02 months, and the application questions have been changed to reflect how candidates’ choice of course and university connects to key global priority areas.

Since its launch in 1983, more than 60,000 professionals from diverse backgrounds have advanced their careers through Chevening, underscoring the UK’s commitment to developing the leaders of tomorrow.

For detailed information on eligibility criteria and scholarship specifics, visit chevening.org.