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Chevening Scholarship for Indian students

Chevening Scholarship: merit based award worth about ₹25 lakh – ₹40 lakh for Indian students heading to the UK. Real eligibility, deadline window and how life-science applicants can strengthen their case.

Approximate value
₹25 lakh – ₹40 lakh
Funded by
UK Government
Study destination
UK
Application window
Annual Aug-Nov

Who can apply

Mid-career professionals with leadership potential, 2 yrs work-ex, returning to home country after

Programmes covered: Master

Read the official criteria ↗
⚠️ Amounts and dates here are indicative planning figures compiled by our team, not an offer. Funders revise criteria and deadlines every cycle — always confirm on the official website before you apply.

How life-science applicants win funding like this

Most Indian applicants for Chevening Scholarship lose on the same three things — not on marks.

Manna Educare is founder-led by Dr Chathyushya K B, PhD (Microbiology, ICMR-NIN) — so profile and research positioning is reviewed by an actual scientist, not a sales desk. We help you build the case; the funder decides. We never guarantee a scholarship.

Check your chances — free

Tell us your stream and we will tell you honestly whether Chevening Scholarship is realistic for your profile, and which universities and awards fit you better.

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Common questions

Who is eligible for the Chevening Scholarship?

Mid-career professionals with leadership potential, 2 yrs work-ex, returning to home country after Always confirm the current criteria on the official page before applying — funders update rules yearly.

How much is the Chevening Scholarship worth?

It is typically worth about ₹25 lakh – ₹40 lakh depending on the cycle, your programme and living costs. Treat this as an indicative planning figure, not a quoted amount.

When is the deadline?

Annual Aug-Nov — applications usually open several months before. Start preparing documents at least 3 months ahead, because a rushed SOP is the most common reason strong applicants lose funding.

Can Manna Educare guarantee I will get this scholarship?

No, and be wary of anyone who says otherwise. Scholarships are decided by the funder alone. What we do is make your application as strong as it honestly can be — profile positioning, SOP and LOR quality, and choosing universities where your profile genuinely fits.

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