UK Study Abroad Questions

No, the Chevening Scholarship does not cover undergraduate degrees, PhD or DPhil programs, distance learning or research-focused MRes courses. It funds eligible full-time taught master's degrees lasting 9 to 12 months that begin in autumn, so check every course you shortlist.

Yes, Chevening can fund an eligible full-time MBA in UK, but its MBA tuition contribution is capped at GBP 22,000. If your programme costs more, you must pay the remaining tuition fee above that limit yourself, so compare course fees carefully before you apply.

Chevening Scholarship applications for the 2026 cycle open on 4 August 2026 at 11:00 UTC, or 4:30 PM IST. They close on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC, which is also 4:30 PM IST. Late applications and extensions are not accepted.

For the September 2027 intake in UK, you need to apply to Oxford, Cambridge, medicine, dentistry or veterinary courses by 15 October 2026. UCAS starts accepting finished applications from 1 September 2026, so you have a short window to prepare your statement and tests.

The Chevening interview is conducted in English, follows a competency-based format and is handled by a panel that includes British embassy or high commission representatives. It covers your application and courses, and assesses leadership, relationships, course research and career plans.

Successful Chevening scholars must submit at least one unconditional UK university offer by 8 July 2027. The cut-off is 5:00 PM BST, which is 9:30 PM IST. University applications are separate from the scholarship application, so apply to your courses early and track every condition.

You can submit your UK student visa application up to 6 months before the start date on your CAS. If your course runs longer than 6 months, you can land in UK up to 1 month early. You need your CAS from the university first.

Before starting the Chevening application, confirm you meet the eligibility rules, shortlist three eligible UK courses, and gather your education and work history, two referees' contact details and real examples of your leadership and career goals. No documents are uploaded at this stage.