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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 offer 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. They should not be a relative or 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, or paid or unpaid internships.

Applications to Chevening are open until 5 November 2024. Don't leave it until the last minute to apply!

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Achieve your dreams at the University of Bristol

If you’re thinking about studying in the UK with a Chevening Scholarship, you may be wondering which university to choose.

Ranked 54th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025, the University of Bristol has always been a popular choice for students.

We asked Chevening scholars Bayarbaatar Bold and Afeez Olalekan Saka to share their experiences as international students at this renowned university.

What's it like to study at the University of Bristol?

What can you do with a social sciences degree?

Postgraduate social science students will learn a wide variety of transferable skills while studying, including communication, analytical, research, listening, observational, and problem-solving skills.

Studying a social science subject at postgraduate level opens up a lot of career opportunities, as well as the chance to go on to further study and academic research. Some related career paths include psychology, law, teaching, social work, finance, politics, and working in local government.

Still deciding on a course? Search our comprehensive database of eligible courses.

For the latest postgraduate news, events and essential advice make sure you are following @postgrad_com on Instagram.

Learn more about social sciences

Transitioning to life in the UK

Studying abroad with a Chevening Scholarship is an amazing opportunity. But making the transition to life in the UK can also be daunting.

Luckily, Chevening alum Sidhant Maharaj has some great advice to ease any nerves you might have.

Advice for settling into life in the UK

Online application system support

All applications for Chevening must be completed via the online application system. You can access the application system during the application window by following the ‘apply today’ link on the apply page of your home country or territory.

The deadline to request a password reset for the online application system is the end of October. To request a password reset, applicants should email the technical support inbox (cheveningsupport@chevening.org).

Learn more about the online application system