UK and Uttar Pradesh Sign Chevening Scholarship Agreement in 2025

The United Kingdom and Uttar Pradesh Chevening scholarship agreement provides one of the milestones in the life of students wishing to acquire a higher education in the United Kingdom. With this agreement, Uttar Pradesh will be able to enjoy full scholarships for 5 of its students every year over the next three years, which has never happened in the history of the state.

The collaboration, unveiled in Lucknow by British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, represents the growing interest between UK and India, both in terms of trade as well as in terms of the opening up of opportunities to young learners through recent trade agreements and Vision 35.

What is the Chevening Scholarship and Who Can Apply?

The Chevening Scholarship is supported by the Chevening Scholarship and is financed by the UK government Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) as well as partner organisations. The scholarship is an internationally renowned and comprehensive programme to support post-graduate education, including requirements on tuition, daily expenses, travel and insufficient living conditions. Uttar Pradesh students may apply to the program in 2025-26, provided they:

• Have a bachelor's degree.

• Have three master's programs that are eligible for study in the UK

• Get at least one UK university to make you an unconditional offer

• Following the Chevening eligibility, including Chevening work experience requirements (2,800 hours of post-graduation experience)

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Key Features of the Uttar Pradesh Chevening Scholarship Agreement

This collaboration is officially called the Chevening-Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Uttar Pradesh State Government Scholarship Scheme. The Uttar Pradesh government and the UK FCDO will select five meritorious students each year for three years to pursue master’s degrees at top UK universities.

Financial Coverage

• Full tuition fees, examination and research fees

• Living allowance (monthly stipend)

• Airfare to and from the UK

• Visa fees and other necessary allowances

Funding Split

The Path from Application to Award

To be considered:

1. Submit application between August 5 and October 7, 2025

2. Shortlisted candidates may undergo interviews and assessments

3. Final selection is made by the UP Government and FCDO-UK

4. Selected scholars receive full financial support and guidance for visa processing, relocation, and university admissions

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Benefits Beyond Funding: Why is this Agreement Important?

This partnership isn’t just about money—there’s a lot more at stake for students and both governments involved.

• Facilitates international leadership opportunities for the UP youth

• Facilitates increased research, innovation, policy and other advanced competencies

• Develops bridges between the UK and India , engaging the international alumni

• Advocates the vigour to increase state pride under the visionary leadership and academic performance that the UP Government seeks to achieve

Other Semantically Related Opportunities

Alongside the Chevening scholarship, other educational and leadership programs add to the list of growth opportunities for UP students.

• Vision 35: strengthening bilateral education exchange frameworks

• UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was signed in July 2025, opening business avenues for future scholars

• Chevening Fellowship Programs for Indian professionals in Cyber Security, Journalism, Science and Innovation

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Comparison: Chevening Scholarship vs. Other Programs Available in India

To help you choose the best path forward, here's how the Chevening scholarship stands alongside other popular programs in India.

Quotes from Officials and Newsmakers

Let’s hear directly from the leaders involved in the agreement, as their words add important context to this historic partnership.

It is great being here in Lucknow to sign the agreement on new Chevening scholarships between the United Kingdom and Uttar Pradesh. This will confer an opportunity to five students each year, over the next three years, to travel to the UK on a fully funded scholarship. This is the latest and amazing U.K. and India relationship. British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron.

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How to Apply: Steps for Prospective UP Students

Now that you're familiar with all the details, here’s a step-by-step guide to getting your application in on time.

• Visit the official Chevening site to check eligibility

• Gather papers, prepare academic documents, and gather references

• Choose 3 UK master's courses that you qualify for

• Online application must be submitted on or before October 7, 2025

• Wait to be short-listed for interviews

• Fill in the  interviews, upload any additional files

• Get final clearance and make way for UK travel preparations

Conclusion

The United Kingdom and Uttar Pradesh Chevening scholarship agreement provides a rare opportunity to deserving students in full sponsorship in the UK, ensuring not only financial assistance but also valuable leadership opportunities. The Chevening scholarship agreement can be seen as a stepping-stone to uplift the youth that has been angling in the University of the Philippines to have an opportunity to see the world-leading education, sharpen them, and cement the ties between India and the United Kingdom in the coming years. For complete details and regular updates, visit the official UK Government scholarship portal. To know more about the latest UK and Uttar Pradesh agreement, visit TerraTern now!