Chevening Scholarship (Indonesia)
UK Government's prestigious international scholarship offering Indonesian future leaders a fully funded one-year master's degree at a UK university, with access to an exclusive global network of alumni and decision-makers.
Quick info
Application status
Opens 5 Aug · closes 7 Oct 2026Opens the provider's official website
Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.
What you get
- Full tuition fees at UK university
- Monthly living allowance (approx. £1,150/month in London, £977/month elsewhere)
- Return economy airfare (Indonesia to UK)
- Arrival allowance
- Homeward departure allowance
- Access to Chevening global alumni network
- Exclusive Chevening events and networking opportunities
Requirements
Minimum 2 year(s) required
Detailed requirements
- - Must be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country (Indonesia is eligible)
- - Must commit to returning to Indonesia for at least 2 years after scholarship ends
- - At least 2,800 hours of work experience after graduating from undergraduate degree (~2 years full-time)
- - Must have completed undergraduate degree at least 2 years before application deadline
- - Must apply to 3 different eligible UK university courses
- - Must receive unconditional offer from at least one course by 9 July 2026
- - Must have graduated after October 2021 (minimum) to meet work experience window
- - Not eligible if holding British or dual British citizenship
- - Not eligible if previously studied in UK on UK government-funded scholarship
Who can apply
Exceptional future leaders from Indonesia with at least 2 years of work experience and a strong undergraduate degree, committed to positive change in their field.
Fields of study
Application window
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
How to apply
- 1Check eligibility at chevening.org/eligibility
- 2Apply online at chevening.org/apply during application window (Aug–Oct)
- 3Select 3 eligible UK university courses
- 4Complete essays on leadership, networking, studying in UK, and career plan
- 5Provide 2 professional references
- 6If shortlisted: attend interview at the British Embassy in Jakarta (March–April)
- 7Upload required documents before interview
- 8If successful: secure unconditional UK university offer by 9 July deadline
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