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Chevening Royal Holloway Scholarship

Chevening Royal Holloway Scholarship

Degree Type Postgraduate Award Type Scholarship Fee Status Type International

Fully funded scholarships (including fees and living expenses) for international students studying for a Masters degree at Royal Holloway. 

These scholarships are part of the Chevening scheme, which enables outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to study Masters degrees in the UK.

Each scholarship provides:

  • Full academic tuition fees, including examination/these costs
  • A monthly stipend for living expenses for a single student
  • An allowance package to cover for arrival, departure, events and engagements
  • Return airfare (economy class) to cover travel to and from country of residence by an approved route
  • VISA and Immigration Health Surcharge

Find out more about the Chevening scheme. 

Am I eligible?
  • International fee status
  • Achieved at least a 2.1 degree or equivalent
  • Have at least two years' of work experience after graduating from undergraduate degree
  • Have not received or be receiving financial benefit from an HMG funded scholarship
  • Not hold dual nationality where one nationality is British
  • Not be employees, relatives of employees, or former employers (within two years) of His Majesty's Government, the British Council, MOD, BEIS, DIT and UKBA, the Association of Commonwealth Universities or Royal Holloway. 
How do I apply?

Applications must be made through the Chevening online application system. You'll need to select Royal Holloway as your first preference university choice. 

The deadline for 2026 entry has now passed. Applications for 2027 entry will open in August 2026. 

The application process

Exact dates will change each year, and we advise you check the Chevening website but as a guide:

  • Applications are open between August and October for the following year (eg students looking to join us in the 2027-28 academic year will need to apply between August and October 2026).
  • Applications are reviewed by Chevening up until January.
  • Interviews with applicants take place between March-April.
  • Students will be informed if they’ve been successful from early June.
  • The deadline to meet Chevening conditions (including receiving an unconditional offer from your chosen university is in early July).

If you have any queries please email rhps@rhul.ac.uk

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