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Do I need to choose three courses when applying for a Chevening Scholarship?

15 Oct 2026 · Answered by Swastika Ghosh · 1 min read
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You are required to select three different eligible master's courses when you apply for a Chevening Scholarship. They can be three courses at one university or similar courses across up to three institutions. They must be full-time, UK-based and taught. Check the official Chevening site for rules.

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You must select three different eligible master's courses when applying for a Chevening Scholarship. They can be three different courses at the same university or three similar courses across up to three institutions.

Eligible Course Requirements

RequirementDetail
Number of coursesThree different eligible master's courses
ModeFull-time, based in the United Kingdom
TypeTaught master's, leading to a master's degree
StartAutumn term (usually September or October)

Courses That Do Not Qualify

  • Part-time courses.
  • MRes, PhD or DPhil.
  • Distance learning.
  • Courses below 9 months or over 12 months.
  • Courses with over 1 month of study taught outside the UK.

My Advice

Choose your three courses carefully, since you generally cannot change them after submitting unless you get permission at the interview stage. Pick options that tell a clear career story, and remember that you apply separately to each university.

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