Overview
This timeline is for applicants applying for a Chevening Scholarship only. Application timelines for Chevening Fellowships vary.
Complete scholarship details
Full Job Description
This timeline is for applicants applying for a Chevening Scholarship only. Application timelines for Chevening Fellowships vary.
Applications Open At 11:00 Utc
Read our application guidance, and then apply via your country/territory’s page.
Please make sure you check what time 11:00 UTC is in your time zone.
Applications Close At 11:00 Utc
The deadline for applications is 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC. You will not be able to access the online application system after this date.
Please make sure you check what time 11:00 UTC is in your time zone.
Applications Are Sifted Against Eligibility Criteria.
Read about Chevening’s eligibility criteria.
Reading Committee Assessments
Independent reading committees assess all eligible applications.
Applicants Shortlisted For Interviews
Once applications have been reviewed, British embassies and high commissions produce a shortlist. These candidates are invited to interview. Congratulations if you make it this far! To prepare for your interview, please read our interview guidance.
Interviews Take Place
Candidates from all over the world are interviewed by panels at British embassies and high commissions.
Candidates invited for an interview must upload all their documentation to the online application system at least seven working days before their interview. Documents include photo ID, undergraduate education certificate/diploma, and reference letters.
Results
After months of preparation and trepidation, successful candidates will experience jubilation when interview results are announced from mid-June onwards.
Offer Deadline
If you are invited to interview and your interview is successful, you will be asked to submit your unconditional offer from a UK university. The deadline to receive and submit at least one unconditional UK university offer is 17:00 BST (UK time) on 8 July 2027.
Studies Begin In The Uk
2027-28 Chevening scholars commence their studies in the UK, and enter into an international network that they’ll be a part of for the rest of their lives!
Eligibility requirements
Read about Chevening’s eligibility criteria.
Tips for this scholarship
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Check eligibility, funding coverage, study/project level and every required document before investing time in the application.
- Prepare transcripts, references, language tests, proposal/motivation statement and proof documents early.
- Separate the scholarship deadline from any university/program admission deadline; they may be different.
- Treat “fully funded” as a source fact only when the official provider explicitly confirms the covered costs.
Verification notes
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Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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