What to do before your Chevening interview

The first, and most crucial thing to do upon receiving an invitation to interview is to book your interview slot on the online application system (ASAMS). We recommend you do this as soon as possible.

By following the link in your interview invitation email, you will be prompted to login into ASAMS. To login you must input the eight-character unique access code that you were provided when you started you first Chevening application. 

If you have lost your unique access code, you can request a recovery code from the system. This will send a code to the mobile number you registered on your application. 

If you are unable to receive a recovery code via text or are experiencing difficulties logging in to your ASAMS account, please contact your local Chevening team using the point of contact email address listed in your interview invitation. 

Please note that this option is only available once you have been invited to an interview. 

To request account recovery, select ‘Recover your code’ on the login page where you are asked to input your unique access code.  

You will then be asked to input the phone number that you registered your application with. Make sure to select the correct country code via the dropdown and then input your number in the right-hand field. Once inputted selected ‘Request code’.

If you have inputted the correct number, a text will be sent out with a six-digit recovery code.

Enter the code on ASAMS. You will then be shown a new eight-character unique access code. You must make sure to retain a copy of your new access code as you will be required to use it for all future logins.

If you are unable to receive a recovery code via text or are experiencing difficulties logging in to your ASAMS account, please contact your local Chevening team using the point of contact email address listed in your interview invitation. 

Once you have logged in to ASAMS you will be asked to book your interview slot. You will have until the booking deadline displayed on the system and in your interview invitation to secure an interview slot.  

If you miss your booking deadline, you will need to contact your local Chevening team using the point of contact email address provided in your interview invitation. 

Once you have booked your interview, please complete the following three pre-interview tasks. You must complete these tasks at least one week (seven days) before the scheduled date of your interview

1. Upload your identification (ID). Acceptable forms of ID are your passport or national ID card.

This will be used to verify your identity and to confirm that you hold valid citizenship for your country of application. You will also need to bring your photo ID to your interview.

2. Upload your undergraduate education certificate/diploma.

Please note that undergraduate transcripts will not be accepted.

3. Upload two reference letters.

 If you are unable to provide references from the two referees you listed on your application, you may approach alternative referees. Please be prepared to explain at interview why your reference letters are not from the referees listed on your application.

The location and format of your interview will be confirmed when you book your interview slot.

If you have questions about the location or format of your interview, please contact your local Chevening team via the point of contact email listed in your interview invitation.

If you disclosed any adjustments required at interview as part of your Chevening application, your local Chevening team will be in touch via email to discuss these with you.

If your circumstances have changed and you require adjustments at interview, but you did not indicate this on your Chevening application, please contact your local Chevening team directly using the point of contact email listed in your interview invitation at least seven working days before your interview date.

Your interview will be a competency-based panel assessment conducted in English. The panel will include representatives from the British embassy or high commission, who will evaluate your answers based on global Chevening criteria. 

You will discuss the information you provided in your application, including your personal and professional aspirations, and how Chevening can help you achieve your goals for impact. The panel will also ask about your three course choices and the status of your UK university applications. 

Please remember to bring your official photo ID (passport or national ID card) to your interview. 

Best of luck with your interview! This is your chance to showcase your potential and join the esteemed Chevening community.