Can I apply for a Chevening Scholarship to study for an undergraduate degree?
No. Chevening Scholarships are available for taught master’s degrees or selected short courses of professional development only.
FAQs
Can I apply for a part-time course?
No. Chevening Scholarships cover full-time courses only.
Can I apply for a two-year course and pay for the second year myself?
No, you can only choose a one year course. Chevening will not support a two year course in any form.
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.
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 […]
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 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.