Uzbek, Global Students May Apply for Prestigious UK Chevening Scholarships

From August 5 to October 7, 2025, aspiring students from Uzbekistan and around the world can apply for the prestigious Chevening Scholarship to pursue a master’s degree at leading universities across the UK.

The scholarship program offers full financial support for any master’s course, along with exclusive access to a broad range of academic, professional, and cultural opportunities, The Caspian Post reports per Uzbek media.

For more than four decades, Chevening has attracted hundreds of thousands of applicants globally, selecting candidates who demonstrate outstanding leadership skills, a clear career vision, and the ability to build strong professional networks through concrete achievements.

Since 1994, over 250 young leaders from Uzbekistan have benefited from the scholarship, studying fields such as public policy, sustainable development, law, finance, and media at world-renowned institutions including Oxford, the London School of Economics and Political Science, University College London, King’s College London, University of Manchester, University of Edinburgh, University of Birmingham, among others.

Timothy Smart, British Ambassador to Uzbekistan, emphasized the program’s value for ambitious professionals.

Smart stated that Chevening alumni leverage their world-class education, international connections, and confidence gained in the UK to create meaningful, long-lasting change upon their return, whether by addressing global challenges or driving community development. He encouraged those with leadership potential, influence, and the ability to build professional relationships to apply. For those still preparing, he recommended gaining experience to strengthen their candidacy. He also expressed being inspired by the passion and dedication of the Chevening community and looked forward to welcoming the next generation of leaders.