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How many Chevening Scholarships are awarded each year?
In October 2018, the Chevening Scholarships Programme celebrated its 35th anniversary by awarding a total number of 1,800 scholarships from 160 countries for the 2018/19 school year. Earlier that year, the number of Chevening alumni also hit the 50,000 mark.
How do you win Chevening?
How I Won a Chevening Scholarship – 10 Tips for Success
- #1 It’s not just about you.
- #2 Check the eligibility criteria.
- #3 Observe the timeline.
- #4 Research, research, research!
- #5 Write your essay with conviction and consideration.
- #6 Don’t duplicate, don’t cheat!
- #7 Prepare to elaborate.
- #8 Choose your referees carefully.
How hard is it to get Chevening?
It is not difficult to get the Chevening Scholarship. It is a very prestigious scholarship that attracts numerous candidates globally which makes it very competitive. But it is not a hard award to win.
What are the Chevening interview questions?
5 Chevening Scholars tell us the hardest question they faced at interview
- “Tell us about yourself.” Sometimes the hardest questions to answer are the ones you know are coming.
- “What is your back-up plan?”
- “What are your career goals?”
- “How will your proposal support your country?”
- “Can you tell us how you did that?”
How many people are selected for Chevening?
Now, here is the catch, according to the annual report released by Chevening 2019/2020, about 60,000 applications were submitted out of which only 6000 were shortlisted for the interview and ONLY ABOUT 1700 (90% of those selected, at the time the report was written) were awarded the scholarship.
How many words should a Chevening essay be?
500 words
When applying for the Chevening Scholarship, you will be required to submit four written essays, each a minimum of 100 words and a maximum of 500 words.
What happens after Chevening interview?
Once you have scheduled your interview, you will receive a booking confirmation email and your slot cannot be changed. Applicants will be interviewed by the embassy or high commission from the country/territory of award. Where necessary and practical, interviews can take place online for those applying for awards.
Is it hard to get Chevening?
Chevening Scholarships and Fellowships are highly competitive, only 2-3% of those who apply are eventually selected, therefore, to be selected for an award is a mark of potential and of prestige.
How do you pass the Chevening Scholarship?
Is it hard to get a Chevening scholarship?
Where can interviews take place for Chevening awards?
Where necessary and practical, interviews can take place online for those applying for Chevening Awards. In 2020, interviews successfully took place online in many countries and we are confident that we can provide applicants with a fair and smooth interview process in this way. If you are shortlisted for a Chevening interview, you will be […]
What is an interview for Chevening Scholarships?
An interview is a great opportunity to really demonstrate why you should be selected for a scholarship and why you should join the Chevening community. The global interview period for 2021/2022 Chevening Scholarships will run from 1 March to 30 April 2021, so do ensure you’ll be available for an interview during that period.
Can I send someone to represent me at a Chevening interview?
If you are shortlisted for a Chevening interview, you will be […] I am unable to attend the interview in person. Can I send someone to represent me? No, you must attend in person. If you know that you will be unable to make the appointment, you must inform the Chevening Secretariat as soon as possible.
When will I be informed of the outcome of my interview?
All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their interview after the global interview period, from around early to mid-June 2021. Please do not contact your local British embassy or high commission as updates on the status of your application cannot be provided earlier.