In this article
- The deadline
- The path after you apply
- The university offer
- What to finish this week
- Questions readers ask
Chevening Scholarship applications for the 2027/28 cycle close on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC, and the official timeline shows the process then runs for almost a year. Applicants should know what happens next, because a university offer is required after the results.
The deadline
The Chevening application timeline lists applications opening on 4 August 2026 and closing on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC. The deadline is fixed. Our earlier deadline guide covers eligibility; this article focuses on the timeline that follows.
The path after you apply
From October 2026, eligibility sifting begins, and reading committees assess applications from October 2026 to January 2027. Shortlisted candidates are told in mid-February 2027, interviews take place at British embassies and high commissions in March and April 2027, and results are announced in mid-June 2027. Candidates invited to interview must upload documents at least seven working days before their interview.
The university offer
Chevening says candidates must submit at least one unconditional UK university offer by 17:00 BST on 8 July 2027. Scholars then begin UK study in September or October 2027. Because offers take time, many applicants prepare university applications in parallel; compare funding routes in our guide to Gates Cambridge 2027 rounds.
What to finish this week
Picture a Filipino public-health officer with the essays drafted but the referee details incomplete. With under a week to go, the practical steps are to finalise essays, confirm referees, choose three UK courses carefully and submit well before 11:00 UTC to avoid portal congestion. Students also need to plan visas and funds; use our visa eligibility checker and read the UK government student visa page. Chevening itself sets the rules, so rely on the official scholarship page for eligibility.
Questions readers ask
When does Chevening 2027/28 close?
6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC, per the official timeline.
When will I know if I am shortlisted?
Shortlisted candidates are notified in mid-February 2027.
When are Chevening interviews?
March to April 2027 at British embassies and high commissions.
When are results announced?
Mid-June 2027, according to the timeline.
When must I hold a university offer?
At least one unconditional UK university offer must be submitted by 17:00 BST on 8 July 2027.