Who is the Chevening Gurukul Fellowship for?
Chevening describes Gurukul as a leadership fellowship for mid-career professionals from India with strong and demonstrable leadership potential.
Is the Gurukul Fellowship open now?
The programme remains part of Chevening’s fellowship portfolio, but a new live application deadline is not currently published on the available programme information.
What does the fellowship focus on?
The programme explores changing ideas and practices of leadership, especially the implications of globalisation for Indian leaders.
Can Pakistani applicants apply?
No. Gurukul is specifically an India fellowship. Pakistani professionals should instead use Chevening’s fellowship finder to look for programmes that list Pakistan as eligible.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
The Gurukul Fellowship is a Chevening leadership programme for mid-career professionals from India. Exact current funding and logistics should be taken from the next live call rather than older cohort material.
Other verified benefits
Leadership-focused UK programme, exposure to academics and professionals, peer learning and access to the Chevening network.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
The current fellowship page does not publish one live 2026/27 financial breakdown; applicants must use the next application call for exact entitlements.
Who is eligible to apply?
The fellowship is for mid-career professionals from India with strong and demonstrable leadership potential.
Chevening describes Gurukul as its flagship fellowship for India, focused on changing ideas and practices of leadership and the implications of globalisation for Indian leaders.
Eligible countries
India
Language requirements
Applicants must be able to participate effectively in an intensive UK leadership programme.
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- CV or résumé
- Two reference letters
- Passport/ID
What should you do next?
- Wait for the next Chevening Gurukul application call.
- Confirm that your Indian nationality and professional profile meet the current criteria.
- Prepare evidence of leadership, influence and professional impact.
- Apply through Chevening by the programme-specific deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Chevening Gurukul Fellowship?
The fellowship is designed for mid-career professionals from India who can demonstrate strong leadership potential and professional influence. The exact experience and document requirements should be checked again when Chevening publishes the next live application call.
Can Pakistani professionals apply for the Chevening Gurukul Fellowship?
No. The Gurukul Fellowship is specifically for India. Pakistani professionals may be eligible for other Chevening fellowship programmes, but they should use the Chevening programme finder to confirm which awards currently include Pakistan.