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This guide covers Chevening scholarship Nepal with accurate data verified against UK Home Office, UKVI, Nepal Rastra Bank, and official university sources. House of Admissions provides free UK admissions guidance from Kathmandu and Pokhara for all Nepali students — 5,000+ placed, 99% visa success rate.

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Chevening Scholarship for Nepali Students — Full Guide 2026

Chevening is the UK government's flagship scholarship. Here's how Nepali students can win it.

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What Is the Chevening Scholarship?

Chevening is the UK government's prestigious international scholarship programme funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). It offers full funding for a one-year master's degree at any eligible UK university.

More than 1,500 scholarships are awarded globally each year, and Nepal has a strong allocation. Chevening scholars are chosen for their leadership potential, not just academic excellence.

What Does Chevening Cover?

  • Full tuition fees (at your chosen UK university)
  • Return economy airfare from Nepal to the UK
  • Monthly stipend for living costs (approximately £1,200–1,400/month depending on location)
  • Travel allowance within the UK for course-related purposes
  • Dissertation/thesis allowance
  • Arrival and departure allowance

Essentially, Chevening is a fully-funded scholarship. You will not need parental financial support while in the UK.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be a citizen of Nepal (or a country eligible for Chevening)
  • Hold a bachelor's degree that enables entry to a UK postgraduate programme
  • Have at least 2 years of work experience (this is a firm requirement — new graduates are not eligible)
  • Apply to three different UK universities (you must have at least one unconditional offer before the scholarship is confirmed)
  • Meet the English language requirements of your chosen universities
  • Commit to returning to Nepal for at least 2 years after completing the scholarship

Application Timeline (2026 Entry)

  • August — applications open
  • November — application deadline (typically first Tuesday of November)
  • January–February — shortlisted candidates notified
  • March–April — interviews in Kathmandu
  • June — results announced; successful applicants receive award letters
  • September/October — courses begin

Writing Winning Chevening Essays

The Chevening application includes four essays (each around 500 words) covering:

  1. Leadership and influence — give specific examples of leading others or driving change
  2. Networking — demonstrate your ability to build and use professional networks
  3. UK study plans — why a UK master's specifically, and why this course
  4. Career plan — your vision for contributing to Nepal after returning

The biggest mistake applicants make is writing generic essays. Chevening wants stories, not statements. Use the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result.

Key Facts — 2026

UK Visa Fee
£558 (from 8 Apr 2026)
IHS (NHS Surcharge)
£776/year (UKVI, 2026)
Bank Balance (Outside London)
£10,539/year£1,171/month × 9 months (NPR 20.5L)
Bank Balance (London)
£13,761/year£1,529/month × 9 months (NPR 26.8L)
HOA Guidance Fee
100% Free
Part-time Earnings
≈ £1,017/month (20 hrs × £12.71)

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UK Intake Status as of 4 August 2026

Open January 2027 Applications open at most UK universities Limited November 2026 Open at a few universities only Closed September 2026 Main cycle closed — late places are the exception
Nepali Students Placed in UK
5,000+
UK Student Visa Success Rate
99%
UK Partner Universities
153
Scholarships Secured
£2M+
Consultation & Application
Free

Placement, visa, partner and scholarship figures are self-reported from HOA internal tracking data since 2016.

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Why Nepali Students Choose the UK for Higher Education — and HOA for Guidance

The United Kingdom is a popular higher-education destination for Nepali students. A UK bachelor’s degree typically takes three years and a taught master’s one year, which can reduce the total years of study compared with four-year systems elsewhere. Several UK universities — including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London and UCL — rank in the global top tier, and more than 40 UK institutions appear in the QS World University Rankings top 200 (QS World University Rankings). Tuition varies by course and university and is listed on each university page; House of Admissions matches each student to programmes that fit their budget and academic profile.

The UK Student Visa, governed by Appendix Student of the UK Immigration Rules, permits up to 20 hours of paid work per week during term time and full-time work during vacations (UK Home Office, gov.uk/student-visa), helping students offset living costs. The required 28-day maintenance balance is £10,539 for study outside London (≈ NPR 20.5 lakhs at NPR 195/£1) or £13,761 for London (≈ NPR 26.8 lakhs), per UK Home Office guidance. House of Admissions prepares complete visa files, with a reported 99% approval rate across applications it has supported (self-reported).

Living costs vary by city. Per HESA and UCAS estimates, students in cities such as Birmingham, Manchester and Loughborough typically budget around NPR 14–22 lakhs per year, compared with NPR 25 lakhs or more in London. Nepali graduates who studied in English at Tribhuvan University, Pokhara University, Kathmandu University or Purbanchal University can apply to 25+ UK universities via a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter instead of IELTS — saving up to NPR 35,000 in examination and preparation costs and 2–3 months of preparation, where the chosen university accepts MOI.

After graduation, the Graduate Route grants unrestricted work with no job offer or sponsor required (UK Home Office, gov.uk/graduate-visa). Its length depends on when the Graduate Route application is filed, not on the course dates: 18 months for applications filed on or after 1 January 2027, and 2 years only for those filed on or before 31 December 2026 (PhD graduates keep 3 years either way). Because a student beginning a UK course now will file well after that cutoff, the 18-month figure is the realistic planning number. Graduate Route time does not count toward the standard 5-year Skilled Worker settlement clock; the usual path is Graduate Route → switch to the Skilled Worker visa at the £38,700 salary threshold → Indefinite Leave to Remain after five qualifying years on the Skilled Worker route.

House of Admissions has secured £2M+ in scholarships for Nepali students since 2016 (self-reported), including 50+ Chevening placements (funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), GREAT Scholarships (£10,000 partial awards), Commonwealth Scholarships (fully funded), and university merit awards of £2,000–£10,000+. Scholarship matching is included in HOA’s free service. Schools, colleges and organisations in Nepal can offer HOA’s UK guidance to their communities through a free partnership arrangement. Two offices serve all seven provinces of Nepal: HOA Kathmandu at Putalisadak, and HOA Pokhara at Trade Mall, Chipledhunga. Book a free consultation at either office →