Chevening Scholarship for Azerbaijan: eligibility, work experience and how to apply

Chevening is the UK government's international scholarship programme, offering funding for master's study in the United Kingdom to candidates from hundreds of countries, including Azerbaijan. Competition is strong, so a clear application strategy matters.

Who can apply?

• Applicants with an undergraduate degree at a level that qualifies them for a UK master's programme;
• Applicants with at least 2,800 hours of work experience after their undergraduate degree (about two years of full-time work); full-time, part-time, voluntary work and internships can count;
• Applicants who accept the requirement to return to their home country after studying (check the exact conditions on the official website).

This is based on Chevening's published work experience requirement; conditions may be updated each year.

What matters in selection?

• Leadership potential and networking ability;
• How well the chosen courses fit your career plan;
• Clear, specific essays and strong references;
• English language proof, depending on the university and programme requirements.

When to apply

The application round usually runs from late summer to October, and successful candidates begin their studies in the UK the following year. Follow the official website for exact dates, and keep your language certificate and documents ready in advance.

Other options

Chevening is not the only route. Compare it with other funding options for Azerbaijani students, such as the State Programme, DAAD and Erasmus Mundus, in our master's scholarships guide.

Next step with EDDE

EDDE helps with university selection and CV and motivation letter preparation. Book a free consultation. EDDE is not an official partner of Chevening.

Note: scholarship conditions and dates may change; see chevening.org for official information.