| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Scholarship Type | Fully Funded (UK Government) |
| 🏛️ Funded By | UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) |
| 📍 Study Destination | United Kingdom (any eligible UK university) |
| 💰 Total Package Value | £25,000 – £40,000 per year |
| 📚 Level of Study | Master’s degree (1 year) |
| 🗓️ Application Window | August – November 2025 |
| 📅 Key Deadline | November 4, 2025 (for 2026 intake) |
| 🌍 Eligible Nationality | Nigerian citizens resident in Nigeria |
What’s Covered
- Full tuition fees (up to £18,000, capped)
- Monthly living allowance (£1,084 – £1,438/month)
- Return economy airfare (Lagos ↔ UK)
- Arrival and departure allowances (£75 each)
- Thesis / study travel grant (up to £550)
- Access to Chevening alumni network (50,000+ global leaders)
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Key Requirements
- Nigerian citizenship and Nigerian residency at time of application
- Bachelor’s degree equivalent to UK 2:1 or above
- Minimum 2 years full-time work experience
- IELTS Academic 6.5+ (most universities require 7.0+)
- Strong four-part essay application
- Must return to Nigeria for minimum 2 years after graduation
Naira Value A £35,000/year package = approximately ₦70,000,000/year in free educational funding
🔗 Official Apply Links
- Chevening Application Portal: https://www.chevening.org/apply
- British High Commission Nigeria: https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-abuja
- IELTS Nigeria (test booking): https://www.britishcouncil.org.ng/exam/ielts
📖 Want the full guide? Read our detailed blog post: £30,000 Fully Funded UK Chevening Scholarship for Nigerians 2026
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