FAQs | Chevening

I completed an undergraduate degree in the UK, can I still apply to the programme and return to study for a master’s course?

Yes, you can. However, if you have already received financial benefit from the UK government, you cannot apply for a Chevening Award.

I already have an unconditional offer from a university. Do I still need to identify and list three universities in the application form?

Yes, you still need to identify three university courses, although you can enter the unconditional offer as the first of your three options.

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.

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 […]

I did not achieve the equivalent of a 2:1 Honours at undergraduate degree level. Am I eligible to apply for a Chevening Award?

Yes, the requirement is that you have achieved a sufficiently high score at your undergraduate degree to satisfy the entry requirement of a UK master’s degree or a Chevening Fellowship programme. Typically this will mean that you need an equivalent of a 2:1 Honours at undergraduate level, but a number of universities and programmes will accept lower […]

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.

The course I want to study is quite expensive. Can Chevening provide me with a loan for the amount that exceeds the level covered by the scholarship?

A standard Chevening Scholarship covers all tuition fees. However, you should visit your country page for more information about what is included in the scholarship. Please note that there is a fee cap applied to MBA programmes that requires applicants to cover any additional tuition cost over £18,000. You will still receive all additional allowances.

I have been accepted by one of the universities I listed in my application form. Do I write back to formally accept their offer?

Yes, you must accept the offer made by the university to secure a place on the course. However, you must not discuss the financial aspects related to the course. If awarded a scholarship, the Chevening Secretariat will confirm the financial arrangements directly with the university.

Is the £18,000 cap applied to MBA courses comprehensive?

The £18,000 cap applies to MBA tuition fees only. You will still receive all additional allowances. The £18,000 fee cap doesn’t apply to MSc, MA, and other postgraduate degrees.

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.