The Alphagram: Boost your Chevening Application

Your Chevening Application questions

We know that some of you have questions about the Chevening Application process, and we're here to help. Here are the answers to some of your most frequently asked questions.

Do I apply to my UK university before or after applying to Chevening?

This will depend on the deadlines set by your chosen UK universities. To take up a Chevening Scholarship in 2024, you need to make sure you secure at least one unconditional UK university offer by the 11 July 2024 offers deadline.

What type of references do I need for my Chevening Application?

You will need two referees. They can be known to you in a professional or academic capacity and they should not be a relative or a close personal friend.

What counts towards the Chevening work experience requirement?

You must have completed 2,800 hours of work experience. This can be full-time employment, part-time employment, remote work, voluntary work, paid or unpaid internships.

Applications to Chevening are open until 7 November 2023. Don't leave it until the last minute - apply today!

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How to choose your UK university

You will need to select three UK university courses at up to three UK universities on your Chevening Application. But with so many world-class higher education institutions across the UK, how can you choose between them?

To help your decision, watch Chevener Malike Kellier's top tips on choosing the universities and the courses that are right for you.

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New scholars reveal top tips

Our 2023/24 Cheveners are settling into life in the UK during the first stage of their Chevening journey. We've asked them to take a minute out of their busy schedule to give you their top tips for completing the application process.

Click below to read their advice and boost your Chevening Application.

Where could Chevening take you?

Chevening Alumnus Hasan Kilani is passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in the Middle East and North Africa region.

After studying at SOAS University of London in 2020 through a Chevening Scholarship, he now makes a difference every day of his career as Justice, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Safety Officer for the Greenpeace MENA office. Find out his Chevening story here.

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