Can I apply before 4 August 2026?
No. The 2027/2028 application system opens at 11:00 UTC on 4 August 2026, but you can prepare evidence, course research, and draft answers beforehand.
When do Chevening 2027/2028 applications open?
Chevening Scholarship applications for the 2027/2028 cycle open on 4 August 2026 at 11:00 UTC. Applicants access the online application system through the Chevening page for their country or territory.
Official date or window
4 August 2026 at 11:00 UTC
What this date means
Opening day begins the application window; it is not a reason to delay preparation. The form requires personal and education details, work history, three course choices, two referees, and four essay responses.
What to do now
- Check eligibility and calculate post-undergraduate work hours.
- Prepare your four essay answers in a separate document.
- Shortlist three eligible and coherent UK master's courses.
- Confirm two referees and their accurate contact details.
- Convert 11:00 UTC to your local time before launch day.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Chevening application open?
Use the apply link on the official Chevening page for your country or territory. Do not submit an application through an unofficial third-party website.
Sources checked 13 July 2026: official Chevening application timeline and online application guidance. CheveningPrep is independent and is not affiliated with Chevening or the UK Government.
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