What terms and conditions will I have to follow if I win a Chevening Scholarship?
Chevening scholars must complete their course, get permission before changing course or university, follow visa and university rules, and normally spend no more than 30 days outside the UK. You must return to your home country for at least two years. Breaking the terms may lead to withdrawal or repayment.
A Chevening Scholarship comes with responsibilities, and your award letters confirm the exact funding, course dates and rules for you. The main ones are completing your course, seeking approval for changes and returning home for at least two years. Read them before you accept.
Main Chevening terms
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| Complete the approved course | Prioritise your studies and aim to pass first time; resits and resubmissions are not normally covered |
| Approval for changes | You cannot change course or university without permission from your programme officer |
| Follow the rules | Comply with visa conditions, university regulations and the Chevening Code of Conduct, and report changes to address or immigration status |
| Travel abroad | Normally no more than 30 days outside the UK; inform your programme officer at least two weeks before travelling |
| Award period | Extensions are considered only in exceptional circumstances and are not guaranteed |
| Return home | Return to your country or territory of award for at least two years |
What happens if you break the terms
- Payments may be withheld.
- The scholarship may be withdrawn.
- You may have to repay the funding received.
My Advice
Read your conditional and final award letters line by line, and keep your programme officer informed about anything that changes. Plan your travel and any course changes well ahead so you stay within the rules.
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