What do I need to get ready before I start the Chevening online application?
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.
Before you open the Chevening form, confirm you are eligible, shortlist three suitable UK courses and get your details in order. The form is only for the scholarship, so you must apply to your chosen universities separately.
Your Preparation Checklist
| What to Prepare | Details |
|---|---|
| Education and employment history | Have your dates and roles ready |
| Three selected courses | Similar in subject or overall purpose, and within Chevening's duration, study mode and intake rules |
| Two referees | Names and contact information |
| Real examples | Leadership, professional relationships and career goals |
Check Eligibility First
- You are a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory
- You hold an undergraduate degree accepted for a UK master's course
- You have at least 2,800 hours of work experience gained after graduation
- You can return to your country of award for two years after the scholarship
- You do not need to upload documents at this stage, and the 2026 deadline is 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC, or 4:30 PM IST
My Advice
The strongest applications rely on specific stories, not big claims. Write down two or three moments where you led people or built a working relationship, and note what changed because of you. Also keep your unique access code safe, since you will need it each time you sign in.
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