Can I apply for a Chevening Award in the final year of my undergraduate degree?
No. Chevening Awards are aimed at graduates who have already acquired some work experience. You must have already graduated from your degree at the time of application.
FAQs
Do I need to get an unconditional offer from each university listed in my application?
No, you only need one unconditional offer to be eligible to receive a Chevening Scholarship.
I recently attended an interview. Do I wait to hear whether I passed this step before I approach my three preferred universities?
No. Applicants must apply to the three university courses as early as possible and upload any unconditional offers they receive to the online application system.
I’ve selected my three course choices on the Chevening application. Does this mean that my applications have also been submitted to the universities?
No. You will need to apply directly to each of your chosen universities for your selected course(s).
I deferred my Chevening Scholarship last year and would now like to change my chosen course. Can I?
You must contact your local British embassy or high commission to discuss this directly. It is at their discretion to agree alternative courses that may better reflect your new career focus.
I applied to my preferred universities but I have not received any response. Can Chevening speak to the universities on my behalf?
No, you must contact the universities directly. It is your responsibility to ensure you receive an unconditional offer by the deadline.
If I don’t receive an offer from the three choices I listed on the application form, can I have additional choices?
No. If you do not get an offer from any of the courses confirmed at your interview, you will not be eligible for a Chevening Award. Please carefully consider your course choices before committing to them.
Can I apply for a Chevening Scholarship to study a distance learning course delivered by a UK university?
No, Chevening Scholarships are available for study in the UK only. It is also not an option for you to start your studies in your home country through distance learning and then to come to the UK to complete the course later in the academic year. Due to the exceptional circumstances presented by COVID-19, scholars […]
How can I find out if my qualification makes me eligible for a Chevening Award?
To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship, you should have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree in the UK. Please contact individual universities to check if your qualification meets their entry requirements.