The UK government announces application for fully funded scholarship. What the Chevening Scholarship coversThe Chevening Scholarship is fully funded, allowing scholars to focus entirely on their academic and professional development. Visit the Portal: Go to the official Chevening application portal at chevening.org/apply. Official Chevening Scholarship application deadlineThe application portal will close on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 11:00 UTC. Lady bags scholarship abroadEarlier, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian lady celebrated becoming the first member of her family to secure a fully funded scholarship to study abroad.