The prestigious programme offers full financial support and is open to Indian citizens with at least two years of work experience gained after completing their undergraduate degree. India hosts the largest Chevening programme in the world. “It develops future leaders and offers a unique opportunity for some of the best and brightest in India to study in the UK. More than 75% of scholars in the 2026 Chevening cohort come from tier 2 and tier 3 cities, with many being first-generation learners. Chevening was established in 1983 and has grown into one of the world’s most prestigious international scholarship programmes.