Chevening Gurukul Fellowship for Leadership and Excellence, UK 2026-27
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The Chevening Gurukul Fellowship for Leadership and Excellence, UK 2026-27 is a prestigious fellowship program hosted by the University of Oxford's Department of Politics and International Relations. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, this program aims to empower exceptional young professionals and mid-career individuals from diverse backgrounds. The fellowship specifically targets candidates who demonstrate strong, proven leadership potential.
Successful fellows will be awarded comprehensive benefits, including full program fees, living expenses for the entire duration of the fellowship, and return economy airfare from India to the UK.
The application deadline for this esteemed fellowship is 7th October 2025. Applicants will be rigorously selected based on their fulfillment of the specified eligibility criteria and their performance during the interview process.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must:
• be a citizen of India and currently reside in the country
• return to the country of citizenship at the end of the fellowship period
• have a postgraduate-level qualification or equivalent professional training or work experience in a relevant area at the time of application
• have at least 10 years of work experience before applying
• be a mid-career professional with strong leadership potential in sectors such as state or central government, the private sector, media, or civil society
• have a good working knowledge of English, which will be assessed in the application form and, if shortlisted, during the interview
• not hold British or dual British citizenship
• agree to adhere to all relevant guidelines, requirements, and expectations of the programme
• not be an employee, former employee, or relative of an employee of His Majesty’s Government, or have been so within the last two years from the opening of Chevening applications including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, all British Embassies/High Commissions, the Home Office, the Ministry of Defence, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the Department for International Trade, and UKVI, the British Council, a sponsoring UK university, or the Association of Commonwealth Universities staff
Note: Relatives are defined as parents or step-parents, siblings or step-siblings, children or step-children, spouse, civil partner, or unmarried partner (where the couple have been in a relationship akin to marriage or civil partnership for at least two years).
Required Documents
Applicants are generally required to submit the following documents:
• Passport of the residence country
• Academic transcripts
• A statement explaining the applicant's motivation, career goals, and how the fellowship aligns with their aspirations
• A detailed CV highlighting their education, work experience, and achievements
• Two professional references from individuals who can attest to the applicant's abilities and potential
• Scores from TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent tests (unless exempt)
Additional Documents (Maybe Required):
• Unconditional offers from UK universities for the applicant's selected course
• Evidence of financial support (if applicable)
• Medical certificates, depending on the program
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:
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