FAQs | Chevening

I applied for a Chevening Scholarship last year but due to personal circumstances my application was deferred by the British embassy/high commission to this year. Can I change my university and course preferences listed in my application last year or can I identify three alternative ones?

You are expected to attend the university and course of study that was listed as your first choice for the previous year. Any changes will need to be authorised by the British embassy or high commission where your interview was conducted, so you must inform the Chevening Secretariat of any intended changes as soon as possible. In […]

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.

I found a 12 month course I would like to study but it has three additional months of distance learning. Can I list this course as one of my options?

You can, but there are restrictions. The distance learning aspect of the course would have to be at the end of the course and Chevening will only provide allowances for up to 12 months that you are in the UK. You will not receive funds for the three months of distance learning. The scholarship will […]

How can I find out if my degree is equivalent to a UK upper second (2:1) Honours?

If you are unsure about whether your degree is equivalent to a UK upper second (2:1) Honours, you can contact your preferred universities for advice on degree equivalency.

I would like to choose a 12 month course that also includes an optional six months placement. Because I can’t attend a course longer than 12 months, I would pay for the placement myself. Can I list this course as one of my options?

No. Your course can only be 12 months long. Chevening will not support any course over one year in any form.

I already/only have a master’s degree, will this meet the Chevening eligibility requirements?

Yes, the higher master’s qualification is sufficient to be eligible for a Chevening Award. Please also check with your preferred universities to ensure you meet the entry requirements for your chosen courses. Fellowship programmes may have additional requirements which you should check on the relevant programme page.

I would like to choose a 12 month course that also includes an optional six months placement. Because I can’t choose a course longer than 12 months, I wouldn’t follow the placement. Can I list this course as one of my options?

Yes. As long as you complete the academic programme within 12 months and don’t continue on to the placement then this course would be eligible.

I have completed a HND, am I eligible for a Chevening Scholarship?

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.

If I don’t receive an offer from the three choices I listed on the application form, can I have additional choices?

You cannot make any further changes to your course choices after your interview. 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, including the order of preference, before committing to them.

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.