Scholarship

Fully Funded Chevening Scholarship 2027–2028 for Jordanians to Pursue a Master’s Degree in the United Kingdom

The UK Government offers the Chevening Scholarship to Jordanian applicants who wish to pursue an eligible master’s degree at a UK university during the 2027–2028 academic year.
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Master
Funding
Fully funded
Deadline
2026-10-06
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Overview

The UK Government offers the Chevening Scholarship to Jordanian applicants who wish to pursue an eligible master’s degree at a UK university during the 2027–2028 academic year.

Chevening is a competitive international scholarship funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), together with partner organisations. It targets experienced applicants who demonstrate leadership potential and a clear vision for creating a positive impact in Jordan after completing their studies.

The scholarship supports an eligible full-time taught master’s programme in the United Kingdom. The selected course must last between nine and twelve months and usually begin in September or October.

Applicants must:

Are you eligible?

Check the main criteria before you apply.

  • Be a citizen of Jordan.
  • Commit to returning to Jordan for at least two years after completing the scholarship.
  • Possess a minimum of 2,800 hours of work experience after completing your bachelor's degree (approximately two years full-time).
  • Hold a bachelor's degree that qualifies you for a Master's program in the UK.
  • Have completed your undergraduate studies well before the application deadline to meet the work experience requirement.
  • Submit an application demonstrating leadership potential, impact, and a clear future career vision.
  • No specific age limit.

What the scholarship covers

Tuition fees

Included

Monthly stipend

Included

Accommodation

Included

Visa

Included

Required documents

CV / résumé

Motivation letter

Diplomas & transcripts

Passport

Language certificate

How to apply

  1. 1

    4 August 2026 at 11:00 UTC

    Applications open.

  2. 2

    6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC

    Applications close.

  3. 3

    From October 2026

    Applications are checked against the eligibility criteria.

  4. 4

    Mid-October 2026 to January 2027

    Independent reading committees assess eligible applications.

  5. 5

    Mid-February 2027

    Shortlisted applicants are invited to interview.

  6. 6

    March to April 2027

    Interviews take place.

  7. 7

    From mid-June 2027

    Interview results are announced.

  8. 8

    8 July 2027 at 17:00 BST

    Deadline to obtain and submit at least one unconditional offer from a UK university.

Important dates

  1. 1

    2026-10-06

    Deadline

Frequently asked questions

Does the Chevening Scholarship require IELTS?

Chevening does not impose its own standardised English-language test requirement. However, the selected university may require IELTS, TOEFL or another form of proof of English proficiency.

Is a university offer required before submitting the scholarship application?

No. Applicants may submit their Chevening application before receiving a university offer. However, they must apply separately to their selected universities and obtain an unconditional offer from at least one course by 8 July 2027 .

Can applicants apply immediately after graduation?

No. Applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree at least two years before the application deadline and acquired at least 2,800 hours of post-undergraduate work experience over a minimum period of two years.

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