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​ Chevening Scholarships in the UK 2025: Eligibility & Application Process

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 ​ Chevening Scholarships in the UK 2025: Eligibility & Application Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it difficult to get a Chevening scholarship in the UK?

Chevening scholarship is a highly competitive scholarship as many qualified applicants apply for it every year but only the overall best have the scope to get financial aid.

How many Indian students got a Chevening scholarship?

So far since 1983 more than 3300 Indian students have received the Chevening scholarship grants, making India’s Chevening program one of the biggest in the world. On an estimate yearly 50 Indian students receive Chevening grants.

Is IELTS necessary to apply for a Chevening scholarship?

No, it is not mandatory to have an IELTS score to prove your language proficiency for Chevening eligibility. However, students would need a language score to prove their proficiency to the universities they would be applying for in the UK.

What are common mistakes to avoid in Chevening application?

The 3 most common mistakes to be avoided when applying for the Chevening scholarships in the UK include: - Not meeting the minimum work hours requirements
- Entering the same work experience more than once in the application
- Providing unrealistic work hours numbers

Do I need to submit a CV along with the Chevening application?

No, while submitting the Chevening application applicants do not need to attach any physical proof of work experience, however when they are called in for an interview process, they would be required to undergo a series of questions related to their work experience.

Which is the best university for Chevening scholarship in the UK?

The University of Nottingham is a popular university choice for International students who are also Chevening scholars. The university is also proud to support the Chevening scholarship program as a Chevening partner

Can I work in the UK after Chevening?

According to the scholarship terms, all the scholars are to return back home after the completion of the course for at least 2 years.
Lakshmi Lavanya Pagallu

Lakshmi Lavanya Pagallu

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