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Apply for Chevening

We are delighted to announce that Chevening Scholarship applications are now open!

Successful applicants will gain a fully funded scholarship to study for a master's degree at a UK university in the academic year 2025/26.

Applications will close on 5 November 2024, so don't wait around! Get started on your Chevening Application today.

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How to apply to Chevening

To help you write a successful Chevening Scholarship application, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide to our online application system.

It will tell you what information you will be asked for at every stage of the application form, and includes frequently asked questions on the new application system alongside top tips to help you succeed.

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How to prepare your UK university application

Your Chevening application is just the first step towards becoming a master’s student in the UK.

In addition to applying for a Chevening Scholarship, you need to apply for three UK university master’s courses. To help you get started, we’ve created a step-by-step guide on preparing your UK university application as a Chevening Scholar.

Applying to UK universities

How to submit a strong application

Now that it's time to submit your application, you might be wondering how to stand out from the crowd.

To give you the best chance of securing a spot on your dream course, we asked some of our Chevening university partners for their top tips.

‘Let your interest and passion for your subject shine through.'

Learn how to stand out

MA vs MSc

An MA and MSc are the two main types of UK master’s degrees – they are equally highly regarded with the title being indicative of the subject covered.

MA (Master of Arts) degrees cover the arts, languages, social sciences, and most humanities. An MSc (Master of Science) usually relates to a STEM subject – science, technology, engineering, mathematics – but can be any master’s course that includes scientific research. Read the full article brought to you by our partners at postgrad.com to help you select the right course for you.

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Common application errors

Applications to Chevening are judged by a group of independent, expert assessors, known as a reading committee.

To help you put your best foot forward, we asked last year’s reading committee to share some of the most common mistakes they see when assessing applications.

Their top tip is to make sure you don’t forget to include real-life examples in your application.

Read common mistakes

Apply for a Chevening Fellowship

Applications are now open for eight of our Chevening Fellowship programmes.

Chevening Fellowships are an opportunity for mid-career professionals to undertake a bespoke short course, research, or professional placement at a UK institution.

To find out whether you're eligible to apply for a Chevening Fellowship, click below and browse our range of programmes.