Chevening Alumni Programme Fund

Successful CAPF projects clearly demonstrate how they will:  

1. Create positive change at the local, regional, or global level in ways that support UK foreign policy priorities and reflect UK values.  . 
2. Strengthen connections between Chevening alumni and the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office by providing opportunities to network and exchange ideas.
3. Raise the profile of Chevening as a globally influential network that develops exceptional future leaders and promotes global collaboration. 

CAPF is open to: 

• All former Chevening scholars and fellows, including those co-funded by Chevening partners. 
• Chevening Alumni Associations (CAAs) which are registered as not-for-profit organisations and hold a bank account.
• Any British Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate.

Please note: 

• Current scholars and fellows are not eligible. 
• Individuals cannot receive funds directly from the FCDO. All funding must go to registered not-for-profit organisations. 
• Your local embassy or high commission may make payments to suppliers of goods and services on your behalf. 
• Recipients of CAPF funding must be registered as not-for-profit organisations.
• Alumni are strongly encouraged to develop their bids through their local CAA.
• Your proposal must demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion and explain how personal and project data will be protected from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. 

Essential criteria:  

• Clear outputs that align with CAPF objectives? 
• A realistic and sustainable delivery plan. 
• A detailed, reasonable budget that demonstrates value for money.
• The project must involve multiple Chevening alumni at all stages
• A considered risk and stakeholder management plan, including safeguarding for vulnerable groups. 
• A plan to promote Chevening’s impact through traditional media or social media where appropriate.
• At least 75% of project activities should be completed by December 2026.  
• Embedded diversity and inclusion. Think about accessibility in how activities are designed, and diverse leadership within your project teams.

Desirable criteria: 

• The project encourages participation from less-active alumni. 
• It demonstrates innovation or potential for scale. 
• It builds on previous projects or introduces regional collaboration. 
• It includes co-funding or in-kind sponsorship from partners.

If your proposal includes multiple activities as part of one larger project, please submit a single bid and clearly break down the different activity streams. 

Please note:

• A maximum of three bids may be submitted from any one country (excluding regional bids).
• If one of the bids is a regional bid, a maximum of four bids may be submitted from that country.

If your project involves young people or vulnerable adults, you must include a safeguarding policy outlining how you will protect participants from harm, exploitation, or abuse, and how incidents will be reported and handled. 

Yes. Please consider any operational, information security, safeguarding, or delivery risks that may affect your project’s success, and describe how these will be managed.

Your Chevening Officer may request additional information.

The maximum funding available per bid is £15,000. Projects should demonstrate cost-effectiveness, value for money, and efficient use of resources.

Each bid should include an activity-based budget clearly and accurately outlining the costs of all proposed activities. Incomplete or inconsistent budgets will not be accepted.

CAPF will not fund:

• Research projects
• Excessive catering, refreshments or entertainment
• Staff salaries, office space or overheads
• Political campaigns or politically biased/partisan activities
• The development of new websites or databases
• Projects that do not demonstrate long-term impact

Projects should take place between May 2026 and 31 March 2027.

At least 75% of project activities should be completed by December 2026.  

All funds must be used within this period. Any unspent funds must be returned to your local UK diplomatic mission via the Chevening Officer.

1. Select a UK foreign policy area

Identify which area your project aligns with and explain how your project supports it.

2. Describe your activities

Outline the immediate and tangible products and services your project will deliver. Be specific and realistic about the activities you’ll deliver. Well-designed activities that reach the right audiences are more valuable than numbers alone.

3. Explain the impact

Describe the impact of your project, including the challenge or problem it will address. We’re looking for clear, measurable impact. Think about what will improve as a result of your project. Strong proposals will explain not just what will happen, but why it matters.

4. Provide participant numbers

Share planned participant numbers. For example, how many people do you expect to attend face-to-face or online activities?

5. Raise the profile of Chevening

How will your project help raise the profile of Chevening? Aim to set three measurable targets for increasing Chevening’s visibility as an impactful scholarships programme, and report back on these when it comes to evaluating the success of your project.

CAPF projects are evaluated based on:

• Alignment with local priorities, FCDO impact areas, and CAPF objectives
• Scoring against essential and desirable criteria
• Previous CAPF funding and the outcomes of those projects

We’re looking for applicants who can demonstrate how their CAPF project aligns with UK foreign policy priorities. These priorities include:

• Promoting growth and prosperity
• Building resilience in a climate-vulnerable world
• Strengthening security and stability in a volatile world
• Supporting development for more inclusive and effective societies

Bids must be submitted to your Chevening Officer by your local deadline. Please check with your Chevening Officer to confirm your country’s specific deadline.

The Chevening Secretariat will share bid outcomes with your Chevening Officer in May 2026, who will then notify bidders on the Secretariat’s behalf.

Owners of successful projects will be required to submit an evaluation of the impact of your project. Please keep an eye on your inbox.