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The Chevening Scholarship is a prestigious fully funded UK government scholarship that allows future leaders from around the world to pursue a one-year master’s degree in the United Kingdom. It is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and is open to applicants from over 160 countries.
Below is the standard global application timeline used each year.
🗓️ Chevening Scholarship Timeline (Typical Cycle)
1. Applications Open (Early August)
The application portal opens in early August. Applicants can register, select courses, and begin filling out their forms.
2. Application Deadline (Early October)
By early October, all applications must be fully submitted. No extensions are provided.
At this stage, applicants submit:
- Academic history
- Work experience details
- Leadership and networking essays
- Course choices (3 UK master’s programs)
3. Eligibility Screening (October – November)
Applications are checked for basic eligibility, including:
- Undergraduate degree qualification
- Minimum required work experience (typically 2 years equivalent)
- Citizenship of an eligible country
4. Application Assessment (November – January)
Applications are scored in detail based on four main areas:
- Leadership and influence
- Networking ability
- Career plan
- Choice of UK courses
Only the highest-ranked applicants move forward.
5. Interview Shortlisting (Mid-February)
Successful candidates are invited for interviews through UK embassies or high commissions in their home countries.
6. Interviews (March – April)
Interviews are conducted either in person or online. This stage evaluates:
- Communication skills
- Leadership examples
- Career clarity and motivation
This is the most important selection stage.
7. Final Results (June)
Selected candidates receive conditional scholarship offers, subject to:
- University admission
- English language requirements
8. University Offer Deadline (Early July)
Scholars must secure an unconditional offer from a UK university for an eligible master’s program.
9. Pre-Departure & Travel (August – October)
Successful scholars complete visa processes, attend orientation sessions, and travel to the UK to begin studies in September or October.