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You must meet the eligibility criteria set out on this page to apply for a Chevening Scholarship. Ineligible applications will be rejected.
When applying for Chevening, you will need to pass an eligibility checker before you can access the application form. The eligibility checker will check if you meet all of the eligibility requirements set out on this page.
Please note that having a master’s degree does not prevent you from applying for a second master’s degree in the UK, providing you can articulate how it aligns with your career goals and will help you to drive positive change in your home country.
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Before applying for a Chevening Scholarship, you need at least two years (2,800 hours) of work experience.
This can include:
Experience gained during mandatory employment for your degree does not count. You can combine up to fifteen different work periods to meet the requirement.
Click on the expanding arrows below for more information about the Chevening work experience requirement.
You do not need to resign from your job to apply. It’s advisable to discuss your application with your employer and refer them to the employer’s page on the Chevening website. Neither the British embassy or high commission in your home country, or the Chevening Secretariat, will intervene with employers.
You will be required to input the number of weeks and hours that you worked for every job that you list in your employment history in the application form. You can add up to 15 entries of past work experiences. The system will then calculate if you meet Chevening’s requirement for 2,800 hours of work experience by multiplying the number of weeks by the number of hours worked for each entry. You will be able to view your total number.
Take our eligibility quiz to check whether you’re ready to apply.
Good luck on your journey to becoming a Chevening Scholar!
Applications for Chevening Scholarships are now open. Apply today.