FAQs

Can I work whilst studying?

As a Chevening Scholar, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) expects your priority to be your studies, but they do acknowledge that gaining some work experience in the UK can be beneficial for your career and overall experience. However you must ensure that any work you do is within the conditions of your visa, […]

I have a personal contribution, who do I pay this to?  

If you are required to make a personal contribution to your tuition fees, it will be written in your final award letter. Your university will invoice you directly for your contribution and it is your responsibility to make the payment and meet any payment terms. If after receiving your invoice, you are unclear about how […]

My university is asking me to pay a tuition fee deposit, what should I do?

Some universities require a tuition fee deposit either because you have deferred your place from the previous year or to secure your unconditional offer. Chevening will not pay this deposit. In some cases, the university may be able to postpone payment of the deposit if they are aware that you are waiting for your Chevening […]

What should I do if my passport is close to expiring?

Your passport should ideally be valid for the entirety of your award. We can accept your passport if it is valid for when you will be travelling to and entering the UK. However, you will need to renew your passport while you are in the UK. This can take some time and is at your […]