Is it ok for me to bring my pet with me to the UK?
Please contact your university’s international office for advice.
FAQs
When will I get my cash card?
You will receive your cash card prior to your departure for the UK. Your embassy or high commission will contact you with information on how you will receive this when it is ready. Please read the user guide for detailed instructions on how to use your cashcard. What happens if I lose my cash card? A replacement […]
How do I activate my cash card?
You will receive an email with instructions for activating your cash card once your scholarship is confirmed and prior to your arrival in the UK.
What will be included on my cash card?
Your cash card will include: An arrival allowance (which is intended to cover any expenditure incurred prior to the commencement of your course and immediately following your arrival in the UK) Your living allowance to cover the period from your course start date until the end of October (paid pro-rata depending on your course start […]
Do I need to set up a UK bank account?
Yes, you will need to set up a UK bank account following your arrival. Your stipend will initially be paid to your cash card then to your bank account. What will be included on my cash card? Your cash card will include: An arrival allowance (which is intended to cover any expenditure incurred prior to […]
When will my cash card have money on it?
You will receive your cash card prior to your departure for the UK. The funds will be credited one day after your arrival in the UK.
Can I accept another scholarship/additional funding alongside my Chevening Scholarship?
Scholars are not usually permitted to have more than one sponsor. Please send the details of your other scholarship/additional funding to your programme officer, specifying exactly what amounts you will receive from them and the intended purpose of this funding. This should be in English. Depending on how much the additional funding is, your funding from Chevening […]
Can the Chevening Secretariat put me in touch with the FCDO or government ministries?
The Secretariat is unable to pass on third party contact details. In most cases, there will be the opportunity to meet with members of the FCDO at various events run throughout the academic year through Chevening’s schedule of events.
Am I required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test? Will I be reimbursed?
Some scholars and fellows are required to take a TB test when applying for a UK visa, depending on your country of residence. If you are required to take a TB test and you are successful in applying to Chevening, we will provide a contribution to the cost of the test. You must pay to […]
Will Chevening pay for my visa?
As a Chevening Scholar, you are not required to pay for your visa. Please follow our guidance on applying for your visa.