Chevening Scholarships open for Egyptian applicants for Academic Year 2026-27

Chevening Scholarships open for Egyptian applicants for Academic Year 2026-27

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The UK Government’s prestigious Chevening Scholarship programme is now open for applications from Egyptian citizens

Here are the three distinguished Chevening opportunities:

1. Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship

Focus: Tailored leadership development for mid‑career professionals in the cultural and creative sectors. Participants engage in workshops, two residential leadership courses, and a 4–6 week secondment at a UK cultural institution, with a bespoke learning plan.

Eligibility:

  • Citizen and resident of an eligible Chevening country (e.g. Egypt) 

  • Bachelor’s degree equivalent to UK second-class honours (2:2 or above) or equivalent professional experience 

  • A minimum of five years’ work experience by end‑2023/2024 (

  • Must intend to return to home country at the fellowship’s end and not hold dual British citizenship, nor have close ties to UK government institutions.

Deadline: 7  October  2025 

Apply here: [Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship]

2. Chevening OCIS Fellowship (Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies)

Focus: Five-month self-directed research fellowship at OCIS in Oxford, concentrating on the culture, civilization, and contemporary issues in the Islamic world. Fellows reside in Oxford and engage with multidisciplinary scholars.

Eligibility:

  • Citizens of eligible countries including Egypt 

  • At least five years of academic/professional experience or postgraduate-level qualification 

  • Strong leadership potential, English proficiency, and intention to return home; also must reside in Oxford during fellowship 

  • Must not hold British or dual nationality, nor be affiliated with UK Government agencies or British Council within two years of application 

Deadline: 7  October 2025 at 12:00 UTC 

Apply here: [Chevening OCIS Fellowship]

3. Chevening Scholarship (Egypt)

Focus: One-year fully funded master’s degree at any UK university, covering tuition, living stipend, return flights, visa allowances, and participation in events.

Eligibility:

  • Egyptian citizenship

  • A bachelor’s degree qualifying for UK master’s-level admission

  • At least two years of post‑graduation work experience (approximately 2,800 hours)

  • Must apply to three eligible UK university programmes and secure at least one unconditional offer by the mid‑July deadline

  • Must commit to returning to Egypt for a minimum of two years after studies

Deadline: 7 October 2025 at 12:00 UTC (applications open 5 August 2025)

Apply here: [Chevening Scholarship – Egypt]

 

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