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The British Embassy has announced the opening of applications for the Chevening Scholarship Programme
11 Aug. 12:23According to the newspaper Neutral Turkmenistan, the British Embassy in Turkmenistan has announced the opening of applications for the prestigious Chevening Scholarship Programme for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Funded by the UK Government, this programme offers a unique opportunity to pursue a one-year master’s degree at a UK university. The fully funded scholarship covers tuition fees, travel, accommodation, and living expenses. However, it does not support teacher training or English language courses.
Applicants must demonstrate a high level of English proficiency and be at the early or mid-stage of their professional career.
Applications must be submitted online only via the official website: www.chevening.org/apply. Detailed information about the application process is also available on the UK Embassy’s website: www.gov.uk/government/world/turkmenistan.
For any inquiries, you can contact the Embassy via email at: ukembassy.ashgabat@fcdo.gov.uk.
The application deadline is 7 October 2025.
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