Chevening Scholarship for Nigerians: 2027/28 Official Application Guide

Chevening is the UK Government’s international scholarship programme for emerging leaders. The Nigeria award page states that the programme is open for applications and directs candidates to the official online application system. Before starting, read the current eligibility guidance and plan your course choices, references, and supporting documents around the published timeline.

2027/28 application deadline and timeline

Chevening’s official timeline says the 2027/28 round opened on 4 August 2026 at 11:00 UTC and closes on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC. The application system will not be available after the deadline. Chevening expects eligibility checks from October 2026, reading-committee assessment from mid-October 2026 to January 2027, shortlisting from mid-February 2027, interviews from March to April 2027, and results from mid-June 2027.

Core eligibility conditions to check

Chevening says an applicant must meet all published eligibility conditions. The key conditions include being a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory, committing to return to the home country of award for at least two years after the scholarship ends, and having at least two years of work experience gained after completing an undergraduate degree and equivalent to 2,800 hours.

Applicants must also hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for a UK master’s programme, have completed undergraduate study at least two years before the application deadline, and apply to three different eligible UK university courses. Chevening’s timeline adds that successful interview candidates must submit at least one unconditional university offer by its published offer deadline. Read the official criteria for exclusions and the detailed definitions before relying on this summary.

How to apply safely

1. Open the official Chevening Nigeria page and verify that the application window is still open.
2. Review the Chevening eligibility criteria, including work-experience, citizenship, study, and return-home requirements.
3. Research eligible one-year taught master’s courses using Chevening’s official course guidance before entering your course choices.
4. Apply through the official Chevening online application system and keep your application access information secure.

Do not rely on an agent or old deadline

• Do not pay a third party for “guaranteed selection,” a private application link, or a claimed Chevening shortlist.
• Use the time given by Chevening: 11:00 UTC. Convert it carefully for your local schedule and submit before the system closes.
• Check the official Nigeria page and current timeline again before submitting, because Chevening can update its guidance.

Official sources

• Chevening in Nigeria — current Nigeria application status and official apply route.
• Chevening application timeline — 2027/28 dates and subsequent application stages.
• Chevening eligibility criteria — published eligibility and exclusion rules.

Last checked: August 14, 2026. Apply only through Chevening’s official system and confirm the live guidance before submitting personal documents or making study and travel plans.