Next steps for Chevening applicants

You've been conditionally selected, or placed on the reserve list, for a Chevening Scholarship or Fellowship. Find out more about next steps.

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Logging into the online system (ASAMS)

Step 1:

Open the email informing you of the outcome of your application. Click on the unique verification link.

Step 2:

Input the specified characters from your 8-character unique access code which was given to you when you first registered your application.

If you are unable to locate your email verification link, please contact your assigned programme officer who will trigger a new email notification.

If you have forgotten your unique access code, click ‘Recover your code’ on the page where you’re prompted to enter it.

You’ll be asked to enter the phone number you provided when you registered your application.

After entering your number, select ‘Request code’.

A 6-digit recovery code will be sent to you via text, which you can use to retrieve your unique access code.

If you are unable to generate a recovery code, either because your phone number is not correct or you are not able to receive the code once sent, please contact us on CheveningSupport@chevening.org.

Reserve scholarship applicants

Congratulations on being selected as a reserve candidate for a Chevening Scholarship!

You must provide evidence of at least one unconditional (or conditional on finance only) course offer from one of your three chosen UK courses by the deadline provided in the email informing you of the outcome of your application. If you fail to meet this deadline, you may be withdrawn from the process.

To complete this task, you must:

Step 1:

Step 2:

Each task in the last has an associated status, shown on the right-hand side:

Status	Meaning
Cannot start yet	Other tasks must be completed before this task will unlock. These could be tasks for the candidate to complete, or other third parties such as their UK institution or assigned programme officer.
Not started	The task is unlocked but has not yet been submitted or reviewed.
In progress	The task has been started and the candidate has selected ‘Saved progress’ but not ‘Submit for review’ to the Secretariat. Tasks that are reviewed then returned with feedback by the Secretariat will also have this status.
In review	The task has been completed by the candidate and they have selected ‘Submit for review’. The Secretariat can now review the response and either validate or reject with feedback.
Compete	The task response has been reviewed by the Secretariat and has been validated. No further action required by the candidate.

Upload your offer letter(s)

Please provide information about the status of your applications to your three chosen UK universities.

You will not be eligible for an upgrade unless the Chevening Secretariat has reviewed and validated at least one unconditional offer (or conditional on finance only) by the deadline.

Upgrades will only be offered where funding is available, at the discretion of the FCDO.

Reserve candidates that are offered upgrades will be notified by email by August.

Reserve fellowship applicants

Congratulations on being selected as a reserve fellowship candidate.

There are no tasks required for you to complete.

If we can offer you an upgrade, you will be notified directly by email.

Upgrades will only be offered where funding is available, at the discretion of the FCDO.

Request to withdraw

If you are a selected scholarship or fellowship applicant, or a reserve scholarship applicant, you may withdraw from the Chevening process by completing the withdrawal form located at the bottom of your conditional award task list in ASAMS.

Once the withdrawal form is completed you will be withdrawn from the selection process.

Please note that withdrawal form submission is final and cannot be reversed.

Request to defer

If you are a selected scholarship or fellowship applicant, you can request to defer your award offer to the next cycle by completing the deferral form on ASAMS located at the bottom of the conditional award task list.

Deferral requests will be only considered in the case of pregnancy or maternity. Once submitted, your deferral request will be reviewed by the Chevening Secretariat.

You will be notified of the outcome of your request by your assigned officer.

If we can offer you deferral your application and details will be retained on ASAMS to ensure you can be re-enrolled in the next award cycle. If we are unable to offer you deferral, you will have the option to either continue with your placement in the current award cycle or withdraw from the process by completing the withdrawal form on ASAMS.

Conditionally selected scholarship applicants

Congratulations on being conditionally selected for a Chevening Scholarship!

You must complete your task list by the deadline provided in the email informing you of the outcome of your application. If you fail to meet this deadline, you may be withdrawn from the process.

Follow the steps below to complete your task list.

If you are unable to locate your email verification link, please contact your assigned programme officer who will trigger a new email notification.

If you have forgotten your unique access code, click ‘Recover your code’ on the page where you’re prompted to enter it.

You’ll be asked to enter the phone number you provided when you registered your application.

After entering your number, select ‘Request code’.

A 6-digit recovery code will be sent to you via text, which you can use to retrieve your unique access code.

If you are unable to generate a recovery code, either because your phone number is not correct or you are not able to receive the code once sent, please contact us on CheveningSupport@chevening.org.

Review your task list The list is broken into three steps.

Each task in the last has an associated status, shown on the right-hand side:

Status	Meaning
Cannot start yet	Other tasks must be completed before this task will unlock. These could be tasks for the candidate to complete, or other third parties such as their UK institution or assigned programme officer.
Not started	The task is unlocked but has not yet been submitted or reviewed.
In progress	The task has been started and the candidate has selected ‘Saved progress’ but not ‘Submit for review’ to the Secretariat. Tasks that are reviewed then returned with feedback by the Secretariat will also have this status.
In review	The task has been completed by the candidate and they have selected ‘Submit for review’. The Secretariat can now review the response and either validate or reject with feedback.
Compete	The task response has been reviewed by the Secretariat and has been validated. No further action required by the candidate.

Step 1 task 1: Upload your offer letter(s)

You must provide information about the status of your three UK university applications. You should upload your offer letters for review and validation by the Chevening Secretariat.

If you discussed alternate course choices at your interview with your local Chevening Officer, and a course you agreed upon is not listed, please contact your assigned programme officer.

You must have at least one unconditional offer (or conditional on funding only) reviewed and validated by the deadline listed in the email informing you of the outcome of your application.

Step 1 task 2: Provide your passport details

Please provide details of the passport you will use to travel to the UK for your studies. Your passport should match the country of application you originally applied to Chevening from (i.e. the country where you were interviewed).

Your passport must be valid for at least three months after your award begins.

Please note that diplomatic or service passports will not be accepted.

You must have your passport details reviewed and validated by the deadline listed in the email informing you of the outcome of your application.

Step 1 task 3: Complete your health information

Please provide details of any health conditions or disabilities. The information you submit will be reviewed by the Chevening Secretariat’s Welfare & Immigration team, who may contact you if further details are needed.

If you disclose a disability, you will be asked to complete an additional disability disclosure form. This will help determine any extra support or funding required to confirm your award.

You must have your health form reviewed and validated by the deadline listed in the email informing you of the outcome of your application.

Step 2 task 1: Confirm your final university choice

Please note that you will be notified via email when you are ready to progress to step 2. You must have at least one validated unconditional (or conditional on finance only) course offer(s), a validated passport and a validated health form before you can complete the tasks in step 2.

When you receive this email, please confirm the final details of your course and university.

You can choose from any of the validated offers you submitted during step 1.

Once you make your selection, you will not be able to change it.

Step 2 task 2: Sign the client care letter

You will be notified by email when your letter is ready to sign.

The Client Care Letter authorises the Chevening Secretariat’s Welfare and Immigration team to provide you with immigration advice.

You will be asked to review the contents of the letter and sign it on ASAMS.

Once you’ve signed the document, you’ll be able to download a copy for your records.

The Secretariat will then review and validate your signed letter.

Wait for your university to provide us with details Your chosen university will complete a placement form

Your chosen university will complete a form, providing key details regarding fees and course requirements.

You’ll then be ready to progress to step 3.

Step 3 Sign your Final Award Letter (FAL)

You will be notified by email when your letter is ready.

Once you confirm receipt of the letter, you will officially be confirmed as a Chevening scholar.

The letter outlines the award agreement between you and the FCDO and includes key information about your funding and programme dates, details you’ll need when applying for your student visa.

You’ll be asked to review the contents of the letter and confirm receipt on ASAMS.

Once you’ve confirmed, you’ll be able to download a copy of the letter for your records.

If you notice any discrepancies or issues in the letter, please contact your programme officer before confirming receipt so any necessary changes can be made.

Conditionally selected fellowship applicants

Congratulations on being conditionally selected for a Chevening Fellowship!

You must complete your task list within two weeks of receiving your offer notification. If you fail to meet this deadline, you may be withdrawn from the process. Please note that fellowship applicants may also be required to complete paperwork from their host institution separate from the Chevening placement process.

Follow the steps below to complete your task list.

If you have queries or concerns regarding the placement process, please contact fellowships@chevening.org.

If you are unable to locate your email verification link, please contact your assigned programme officer who will trigger a new email notification.

If you have forgotten your unique access code, click ‘Recover your code’ on the page where you’re prompted to enter it.

You’ll be asked to enter the phone number you provided when you registered your application.

After entering your number, select ‘Request code’.

A 6-digit recovery code will be sent to you via text, which you can use to retrieve your unique access code.

If you are unable to generate a recovery code, either because your phone number is not correct or you are not able to receive the code once sent, please contact us on CheveningSupport@chevening.org.

Review your task list The list is broken into 3 steps.

Each task in the last has an associated status, shown on the right-hand side:

Status	Meaning
Cannot start yet	Other tasks must be completed before this task will unlock. These could be tasks for the candidate to complete, or other third parties such as their UK institution or assigned programme officer.
Not started	The task is unlocked but has not yet been submitted or reviewed.
In progress	The task has been started and the candidate has selected ‘Saved progress’ but not ‘Submit for review’ to the Secretariat. Tasks that are reviewed then returned with feedback by the Secretariat will also have this status.
In review	The task has been completed by the candidate and they have selected ‘Submit for review’. The Secretariat can now review the response and either validate or reject with feedback.
Compete	The task response has been reviewed by the Secretariat and has been validated. No further action required by the candidate.

Step 1 task 1: Provide your passport details

Please provide details of the passport you will use to travel to the UK for your fellowship. Your passport should match the country of application you originally applied to Chevening from (i.e. the country where you were interviewed).

Please note that diplomatic or service passports will not be accepted.

You must have your passport details reviewed and validated within two weeks of receiving the email informing you of the outcome of your application.

Step 1 task 2: Complete your health information

If you disclose a disability, you will be asked to complete an additional disability disclosure form. This will help determine any extra support or funding required to confirm your award.

You must have your health form reviewed and validated within two weeks of receiving the email informing you of the outcome of your application.

Step 2: Sign the Client Care Letter

You will be notified by email when your letter is ready to sign.

The Client Care Letter authorises the Chevening Secretariat’s Welfare and Immigration team to provide you with immigration advice.

You will be asked to review the contents of the letter and sign it on ASAMS.

Once you’ve signed the document, you’ll be able to download a copy for your records.

The Secretariat will then review and validate your signed letter.

Please note that in some cases, the host institution provides applicants with immigration advice and we do not therefore issue a Client Care Letter. Candidates will be notified in such cases.

Step 3: Sign your Final Award Letter (FAL)

You will be notified by email when your letter is ready.

Once you confirm receipt of the letter, you will officially be confirmed as a Chevening Fellow.

The letter outlines the award agreement between you and the FCDO and includes key information about your funding and programme dates, details you’ll need when applying for your visa.

You’ll be asked to review the contents of the letter and confirm receipt on ASAMS.

Once you’ve confirmed, you’ll be able to download a copy of the letter for your records.

If you notice any discrepancies or issues in the letter, please contact fellowships@chevening.org before confirming receipt so any necessary changes can be made.

Once you have confirmed receipt of your Final Award Letter, we’ll contact you to let you know about the next steps in your Chevening journey.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the UK and to the Chevening community. Safe travels and see you soon!