

Guidance
Helpful information about preparing your Chevening application
Preparation is key to giving yourself the best chance of being awarded a fully funded Chevening Scholarship to study in the UK. To help you, we’ve collated our best guidance and advice.
It will enable you to:
- Find the right courses
- Choose appropriate references
- Avoid common mistakes that other applicants make
You’ll also find our terms and conditions. If your application is successful, you’ll need to agree to these before accepting your award.
We wish you all the best of luck and can’t wait to welcome those of you who are successful to our diverse and global community!
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Further guidance
More helpful information for your application

Selecting the right courses
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Using the online application system
How to navigate Chevening's online application system

Obtaining references
How to obtain references to support your Chevening application

Preparing for interviews
What to expect before, during, and after your Chevening interview

Avoiding common errors
How to avoid common pitfalls in your Chevening application
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