FAQs | Chevening

How do I submit references in support of my application?

You are required to supply the contact details of two referees when you submit your application. If your application is progressed, you must upload two references to the online application system by 12:00 GMT on 25 February 2020. Read about what we require from your references. Please note, fellows who are shortlisted for programmes following […]

I am an English teacher or I use English every day at work. Do I have to take an English language test?

Yes. A waiver is only provided to applicants who are citizens of specific countries and for applicants that have undertaken their undergraduate course in a native English speaking country. For a full list visit the English language requirement page.

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.

I’ve selected my three course choices on the Chevening application. Does this mean that my applications have also been submitted to the universities?

No. Your Chevening application does not constitute an application to an individual university for your selected course. You will need to visit the individual university website and apply directly to the university for your selected course(s).

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. In the meantime, I changed jobs and the course I originally identified is not relevant for my profession now. Can I identify alternative courses in this case?

You must contact the British embassy/high commission to discuss this directly. It is at their discretion to agree alternative courses that may better reflect your new career focus.