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Chevening / UK Government·United Kingdom

Chevening ASEAN Scholarship

Fully FundedMaster's12 monthsOpens 5 Aug · closes 7 Oct 2026

An enhanced Chevening Scholarship for applicants from ASEAN countries (including Indonesia) offering all standard benefits plus exclusive ASEAN networking events, an FCDO welcome, and post-graduation regional conferences.

Quick info

Application status

Opens 5 Aug · closes 7 Oct 2026
United Kingdom
Master's
12 months
All disciplines
Open to: Indonesia, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • All standard Chevening Scholarship benefits
  • Welcome event at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
  • Priority invitations to South East Asia Policy Network and ASEAN events
  • Post-graduation ASEAN Chevening Conference
  • Access to Chevening Alumni Programme Fund for regional projects
  • Additional UK-ASEAN networking opportunities
Monthly: ~£1,150/month (London) / ~£977/month (outside London)

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: Required

Minimum 2 year(s) required

Country restriction: Indonesia, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam

Detailed requirements

  • - Must meet all standard Chevening Scholarship eligibility criteria
  • - Must be a citizen of an ASEAN member state or Timor-Leste
  • - Opt in during the standard Chevening application by ticking the ASEAN box
  • - Highest-ranking applicant(s) from each participating country will be considered
  • - Opting in does not affect chances for standard Chevening Scholarship

Who can apply

Outstanding emerging leaders from ASEAN member states or Timor-Leste applying for a one-year master's in the UK, seeking enhanced regional networking and ASEAN-focused opportunities.

Fields of study

All disciplines

Application window

Opens 5 Aug · closes 7 Oct 2026

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025–2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Same timeline as standard Chevening Scholarship
Opt-in during standard Chevening application process

How to apply

  1. 1Apply for the standard Chevening Scholarship at chevening.org/apply
  2. 2During the application, tick the box to be considered for the ASEAN Scholarship
  3. 3Same process and timeline as standard Chevening Scholarship
  4. 4No separate application required - opt-in does not affect standard Chevening chances