FAQs

When should I submit references in support of my application?

You are asked to supply the contact details of two referees when you submit your application. If your application progresses, you must ensure you have uploaded two reference letters to the online application system prior to your interview and by the date listed on the application timeline. Read about what your referees should include in […]

Will I have access to health care while I’m in the UK?

The UK is a safe place to study, and UK universities are prioritising students’ safety and wellbeing. The UK higher education sector has gone above and beyond to ensure that international students’ physical and mental health are prioritised. If you have any questions about the services you can access at your university, you should get […]

What support for wellbeing is available from the Secretariat?

If you need wellbeing support, you should contact your university’s student support services as they have staff available to help you locally and a large number of welfare services. Your Programme Officer or the Chevening welfare and immigration team is available to you Monday – Friday during office hours (09:00-17:00 BST) by email or telephone […]

How can I tell if my application has been successfully submitted?

Once you have completed all the steps and clicked on the ‘submit application’ button, you will be advised that you have successfully submitted your application. You will also receive an email from the online application system to confirm that your application has been submitted. You can check the status of your application by logging in […]

Can Chevening provide contact details for university applications?

Chevening cannot provide universities with contact details or a confirmation of funding until an applicant has been awarded a Scholarship. There is a timeline of process for the Chevening Award. Scholarships are not awarded until June 2023. Should the universities request fees or contact details, it is recommended that applicants negotiate with them, explaining that […]

Why am I not receiving emails from Chevening?

Please check your spam/junk email folders. To ensure you receive emails from us, please add our email address to your ‘allow list’. If you are not receiving: The Alphagram newsletter, please add newsalerts@chevening.org to your allow list. Emails from the online application system, please add awards@notifications.service.gov.uk to your allow list.