The 2026 awards to provide four Canadians with fully-funded postgraduate study in the United Kingdom and access to Chevening's international leadership network.
- Four Canadians from Ottawa and Victoria will pursue fully-funded master’s degrees at leading UK universities.
- Chevening is the UK Government’s global scholarship programme. It supports study in the UK for postgraduate students with demonstrable potential to become future leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers.
- The Chevening programme is now accepting applications for the 2027-28 academic year.
The British High Commission in Ottawa is proud to recognise four outstanding Canadians as recipients of the 2026 Chevening Scholarship.
The UK Government’s esteemed global scholarship programme offers a transformative opportunity to individuals with extraordinary potential to become future leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers. These scholarships cover all necessary costs for scholars to pursue eligible master’s degrees at a UK university of their choice—including tuition, accommodation, travel and living expenses—while also granting access to exclusive academic, professional and cultural experiences, and an extensive alumni network of global leaders.
Canada’s 2026 Chevening cohort includes Amy Topshee, Eliza Yadov, Ana Maria Lleras and Dae De Jarisco, representing communities in Ottawa and Victoria. The scholars have distinguished themselves through their academic achievement, professional excellence and commitment to making a positive impact in Canada and beyond.
For the third consecutive year, one of Canada’s Chevening scholarships is funded by Calgary-based energy company ATCO, with Dae De Jarisco receiving the Chevening-ATCO Scholarship. The Chevening-Briggs Scholarship, funded by British entrepreneur and philanthropist David Briggs, will support Eliza Yadov in pursuing postgraduate study in the UK.
Rob Tinline, British High Commissioner to Canada, said:
“Congratulations to Ana Maria, Amy, Dea, and Eliza as they take up this year’s Chevening Scholarships for graduate study in the UK. With the support from ATCO and Briggs alongside the UK Government, their time at world-class universities in the United Kingdom will build their skills and global networks. They will join the global community of exceptional Chevening scholars who go on to lead and change their countries and communities.”
Nancy Southern, Chair & Chief Executive Officer, ATCO, said:
“At ATCO, we believe strong communities, resilient institutions and effective public policy are built by leaders who challenge convention and embrace innovation, while keeping people at the heart of what they do. That’s why we celebrate this year’s scholar, Dea De Jarisco. Through her work integrating technology, design and public service, Dea has already demonstrated a commitment to improving the systems people rely on every day. On behalf of everyone at ATCO, we congratulate Dea on this achievement and look forward to the positive impact she will continue to make in Canada and around the world.”
The British High Commission will bid this year’s scholars farewell at a reception this September, ahead of their departure.
Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from diverse backgrounds who demonstrate the commitment and skills necessary to drive positive change in their respective fields. Since its establishment in 1983, the programme has empowered thousands of professionals around the world to develop their expertise at UK universities before returning home with the knowledge, networks and experience to benefit their communities.
Applications for the 2027-28 Chevening Scholarships are now open. Interested candidates can submit their applications through chevening.org/apply. The application window will remain open until 6 October 2026. Detailed information regarding eligibility criteria and scholarship specifications can be found at chevening.org/apply.