FAQs

Our terms and conditions require all scholars to return to their country/territory of award for a period of two years immediately following the completion of their award.

If your query is regarding an issue that will not prevent you from submitting your application (e.g. a spelling error in your name, an incorrect date of birth, an incorrect country of residence), this may be dealt with after the application window has closed. Please ensure that you submit your application as soon as possible […]

From 4am on Monday 4 October, only scholars arriving from UK red list countries will need to quarantine on arrival to the UK. If you have booked your flight but wish to change it to a later date in order to avoid hotel quarantine, please speak to your Programme Officer. It may be possible to […]

Your university will be able to support you with getting food and supplies. Please make sure you let them know that you will need to quarantine upon arrival into the UK. Many supermarkets will deliver food and supplies directly to you. If you’re unsure how to use online delivery services, there are volunteers at your […]

Yes, we have asked for additional information from scholars regarding their visa appointments. We hope to use it to assist with the procurement of scholar visas.

From 4am on Monday 4 October, only scholars arriving from UK red list countries will need to quarantine on arrival to the UK. If you believe staying in another country is a valid option for you and it would be your preference, then please contact your Programme Officer directly for more information.

Chevening will only pay for the scholars quarantine costs. It is possible to book quarantine packages for dependents via our travel company Diversity travel when a scholars is booked but it is the scholars responsibility to organise and pay for this.

No, Chevening Scholars cannot apply for a Graduate route visa. When you accept a Chevening Award, you agree to return home for two years at the end of your scholarship.

You are asked to supply the contact details of two referees when you submit your application. If your application is progressed, you must ensure you have uploaded two references to the online application system prior to your interview. Read about what we require from your references. Please note, fellows who are shortlisted for programmes following […]

We are encouraged to see many alumni wanting to work together to support those affected by coronavirus. If you want to use Chevening branding for an alumni-run project, please email , outlining the project and the branding that you would need. We will respond to you as soon as possible. Only approved requests may use Chevening branding.