On Tuesday, the United Kingdom declared that the application window for its prestigious Chevening Scholarships is now officially open, inviting aspiring scholars to submit their applications from August 5 to October 7, 2025.
The Chevening program provides fully funded one-year postgraduate degrees at UK universities for individuals showing exceptional leadership abilities and a strong dedication to fostering positive transformations in their native countries and worldwide.
In a statement from the British High Commission in Abuja, Emma Hennessey, the Head of the Scholarships Unit at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, characterized the program as highly selective, identifying only the most exceptional candidates globally.
The stringent selection procedure of Chevening guarantees that recipients chosen as Chevening Scholars or Fellows exemplify the brightest and most ambitious individuals from across the globe.
Chevening Alumni leverage their top-tier education, extensive networks, and confidence gained in the UK to effectuate significant, enduring change upon returning home, whether it is confronting global issues or making a direct impact within their communities.
“If you can effectively illustrate the competencies required to join them — remarkable leadership, influence, and networking abilities — I wholeheartedly urge you to apply.
“If you’re not quite there yet, I recommend you take the opportunity to cultivate the experience that will enhance your application’s competitiveness,” Hennessey advised.
According to the announcement, Richard Montgomery, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, encouraged Nigerians with leadership potential to seize this opportunity.
“Chevening represents more than just a scholarship — it opens doors to a global community of leaders, innovators, and change agents,” he stated.
Whether your goals include impacting public policy, starting a business, or addressing the planet’s most urgent issues, the Chevening Scholarship represents a rare chance to pursue a fully funded master’s degree in the United Kingdom, thus advancing your knowledge and expertise.
“Although there is no ‘standard’ scholar profile, we seek individuals infused with passion, innovative ideas, and the ability to drive substantial change in Nigeria and beyond.
“Our alumni network encompasses proactive professionals across various sectors who are making considerable contributions in their respective fields.
“If you possess the capability to initiate positive change in your community, Nigeria, or the world, I encourage you to submit your application before the October 7, 2025 deadline.
“Take the initiative today and embark on the first step toward this transformative journey,” he affirmed.
Applications are to be submitted online at chevening.org/apply .
Prospective applicants are also invited to explore the available guidance at chevening.org/guidance to assess their preparedness for the rigorous application process.
Since its inception in 1983, the Chevening program has empowered over 60,000 professionals from more than 160 countries and territories.
The scholarship is supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office alongside partner organizations.