I am a wheelchair user. Will there be easy access to the site where the interview will be held?
Applicants that require special arrangements on the day of the interview must contact the British embassy/high commission in advance to discuss.
FAQs
What documents do I need to take with me to my interview?
You will need to take your passport or another form of ID. In your invitation to interview, you will be told whether you have any missing references that you should also bring to your interview in addition to your passport.
Do I have to prepare a presentation for the interview?
No. The interview will be competency-based.
Who covers the cost of attending the interview?
Applicants are expected to cover the full costs of attending the interview including travel and overnight accommodation if necessary.
I recently attended an interview but was rejected from the competition. Who can provide me with some feedback as to why I was rejected?
Please contact the Chevening Secretariat who will request feedback on your behalf.
I have received an invitation to interview for a Chevening Scholarship/Chevening Fellowship. When do I need to book my interview?
Interview slots are available on a first-come-first-served basis. We therefore suggest you book your interview as soon as possible.
I attended an interview recently, but no one has contacted me to confirm the result yet. When am I likely to hear back?
All scholarship applicants should be informed of the outcome of their interview by early-mid June. Please do not contact your local British embassy or high commission as updates on the status of your application cannot be provided ahead of this time. Please refer to the application timeline for more information. Fellowship candidates can find out […]
Will the interview be held in a city close to where I live?
Interviews will be conducted in the city where the British embassy or high commission has a representation. You will be required to attend the interview in the country from which you applied. If there is more than one representation in your country, you will be invited to the city that you have indicated in your application […]
I recently attended an interview but feel I did not perform as well as I could have. Can I schedule another interview?
No. Applicants can only attend one interview.