UK Government (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
Chevening Scholarships (UK)
Closed · next round not announcedFully funded
Last round (2027 intake): 6 Oct 2026, 22:00 (Vanuatu time)
The next round is not announced yet. We'll update this page when it is.
In short
- Fully funded one-year master's in the UK, any subject.
- You need a degree and two years of work experience.
- The 2027/28 round ran from August to 6 October 2026; the next one is not announced yet.
- You commit to returning to Vanuatu for two years.
What a master's degree offers
- One or two years after a bachelor's, to specialise in your field.
- It prepares you for more specialised jobs and roles with more responsibility.
- It is also the step before a PhD.
Who can apply
- You are a citizen of Vanuatu.
- You have an undergraduate degree that gets you into a UK master's, finished at least two years before the deadline.
- You have applied to three different eligible UK master's courses, and have an unconditional offer from at least one by July of the study year.
- You don't hold British citizenship and haven't already studied in the UK on a UK government scholarship.
- Work experience
- At least two years of work experience after your first degree (about 2,800 hours).
For Ni-Vanuatu applicants
- There is no UK visa centre and no TB testing in Vanuatu, so successful applicants must travel to another country for both. Some of these travel costs may be reimbursed.
- Where you study
- United Kingdom
- Language of study
- English
- Fields of study
- Any subject, for a one-year master's at a UK university.
Not confirmed: age, english test. Check the official website ↗.
What it covers
- Tuition fees
- Living allowance
- Travel
- Arrival / set-up allowance
Full tuition for a one-year master's, a monthly stipend, travel to and from the UK and an arrival allowance, among other costs.
Obligations after the scholarship
- You must return to Vanuatu for at least two years after your scholarship ends.
How to apply
How you apply: Apply online with the provider
- 1Read the eligibility rules and the application guidance on the Chevening website.
- 2Choose three UK master's courses and apply to the universities as well.
- 3Apply online from the Vanuatu page while applications are open (the 2027/28 round ran from August to 6 October 2026). Keep your access code for every later stage.
Selection
- Applications are reviewed from October to January. The British High Commission shortlists candidates in mid-February.
- Interviews take place from March to April, and results come from mid-June. Studies start in September or October.
Documents checklist
We haven't confirmed the document list yet. See the official website ↗.
Guides that help with this application
- After you're selectedAccept the offer, get your visa, prepare to leave, and know what you promise to do.
- Writing a strong personal statementWhat the selection panel looks for, a simple plan for your text, and how to write it in your own words.
- How scholarships work, from start to finishThe different ways to apply, what happens after you send your application, and when the main rounds open and close in the year.
Last checked 10 Oct 2026
Sources (3)
- Chevening in Vanuatu · 10 Oct 2026
- Chevening eligibility · 10 Oct 2026
- Chevening application timeline 2027/28 · 10 Oct 2026
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