How to succeed at your Chevening interview

Read our guidance for demonstrating your leadership skills at your Chevening interview

Your Chevening interview is your chance to show how you’ll use a world-class UK education to return home, lead with purpose, and work with the UK and the Chevening network to tackle global challenges. 

You should be prepared to talk about: 

  1. The examples you’ve provided in your essays
  2. How a Chevening Scholarship will help you achieve your goals for impact
  3. Your three course choices and the status of your UK university applications 

Read insights from Chevening alumni, interviewers, and the Chevening Secretariat on how to succeed at interview below.

Guidance for success

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Advice from Scholars and Alumni

Andjela Miskovic
Serbia, The London School of Economics and Political Science

‘Authenticity matters and copied answers are easy to recognise. Share your own experiences, and be honest about your achievements, challenges, and what you have learned along the way. Remember, it’s like Lego bricks, you are building your story from your goals, views, and experiences, and everything has to make sense as a whole. ‘

 

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Natasha Burnett
Jamaica, Loughborough University London

‘Using the STAR technique, use your interview as an opportunity to discuss your continued impact in your field and align this with how your studies in the UK will equip you to achieve even more when you return to your home country.’

 

 

 

Esty Nadya Rafyanti
Indonesia, London School of Economics and Political Science

‘Always connect your interview answers to your past experiences! Draw connections between your past experiences, academic background, and the master’s programme you will pursue with Chevening. Highlight how your journey has prepared you to contribute meaningfully to your chosen field and address global challenges.’

 

 

 

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John Michael Orimbo

Kenya, University of Birmingham

‘I started by clearly defining my long-term goals and how they align with Chevening. Make sure to showcase your passion, motivation, leadership potential and your commitment to creating a positive impact in your workplace and community. Also ensure that all elements of your application are a true reflection of your stories and aspirations.’