Chevening 2027/2028 application

What is in the Chevening application form?

The Chevening Scholarship 2027/2028 form covers personal and immigration details, education, work experience, three UK course choices, two referees, four essay questions, and equal-opportunities monitoring. Applications open on 4 August 2026 at 11:00 UTC and close on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC.

How the online form works

Access the system only through the official Chevening page for your country or territory. You register with an email address and mobile number, pass the eligibility checker, and receive a unique access code. The system can time out after 15 minutes of inactivity, so prepare longer answers separately and save each section as you work.

Key facts

  • The education section accepts up to 15 entries.
  • The work-history section accepts up to 15 entries.
  • You must enter three eligible UK master's course choices.
  • You initially provide details for two referees; reference letters are requested only if you reach the interview stage.
  • The application contains four essay questions, and the final answers must be your own work.

Practical checklist

  1. 1Confirm eligibility before relying on the rest of the form.
  2. 2Prepare exact undergraduate completion and work-history dates.
  3. 3Calculate eligible post-undergraduate work hours role by role.
  4. 4Verify the names and course codes of all three UK course choices.
  5. 5Confirm both referees' names, roles, email addresses, and phone details.
  6. 6Save a private copy of every essay and entered date before submitting.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find the Chevening application form?

During the application window, use the apply link on the official Chevening page for your country or territory. Avoid unofficial forms or third-party submission services.

Does the Chevening application form save automatically?

Do not assume that every unsaved change will survive. Official guidance warns that the system times out after 15 minutes of inactivity and tells applicants to save progress regularly.

Sources checked 13 July 2026: official Chevening online application guidance and official application timeline. CheveningPrep is independent and is not affiliated with Chevening or the UK Government.

Use the complete application guide

Put this task into the full sequence of eligibility, work experience, course research, essays, references, and deadlines.