British Embassy says applications for Chevening Scholarships in UK now open

The British Embassy in Beirut announced Tuesday that applications for the UK Government’s flagship Chevening Scholarships program are now open. Applicants should apply online via www.chevening.org/apply by 7 October 2025.

Lebanese citizens (and Palestinians residing in Lebanon) are eligible to apply under the Lebanon scheme in any subject area, the embassy said in a statement.

The scholarship offers full financial support for scholars to study for any eligible master’s degree at over 150 UK universities whilst also gaining access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional, and cultural experiences.

"Chevening Scholarships are awarded to potential future leaders and individuals from all backgrounds who can clearly demonstrate outstanding leadership, influence, and networking skills. They should have the commitment and skills required to create positive change in their respective field and/or community, and to show how a master’s degree from a UK university would help them achieve that upon their return to their home country," the British Embassy said.

Charge D’Affaires Victoria Dunne said that "every year future leaders and inspiring Lebanese scholars attend world-leading universities in the UK through the prestigious Chevening Award. If you can demonstrate outstanding leadership, influence, and networking skills, I strongly encourage you to apply. In Lebanon, we remain inspired by the dedication and drive of the Chevening community who are contributing in their respective fields to the Lebanon they aspire to see."

The Scholarship scheme for Lebanon has two local partnerships.

For the fifth consecutive year, The Chevening-Siren Associates Scholarship will offer one scholarship to a Lebanese national (or Palestinian national who would be normally resident in Lebanon) to an individual who wishes to pursue a master’s in Governance, International Development, Human Rights or Public Financial Management/Administration at one of the UK’s top 20 universities.

For the second year, The Chevening-Raffy Manoukian Scholarship will offer up to three scholarships to a Lebanese (or Palestinian national residing in Lebanon) to an individual pursuing a master's in Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, STEM and similar topics at one of the UK’s top 10 universities.

In addition to The Chevening-Rebecca Dykes Scholarship which was set up by the British Embassy in Beirut since 2017 offers one scholarship to a woman who wishes to pursue a master's in an area related to Gender Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Development and Human Rights and Refugee and Migration Studies or other similar fields. The candidate is chosen by the British Embassy when awarded the Chevening scholarship.

The Chevening Alumni Association in Lebanon consists of over 250 members, including who have specialized in a variety of subjects, including in gender, human rights, good governance, humanitarian emergencies, economy, health and more.

"Since the program started in 1983, over 60,000 professionals have advanced their careers through Chevening, demonstrating the UK’s commitment to developing the leaders of tomorrow," the embassy's statement said.

For eligibility and criteria visit www.chevening.org/scholarships. You can also contact the British Embassy at ukinlebanon@fcdo.gov.uk.