Posts telling students to "apply now" for the Chevening Scholarship 2027 are wrong. The UK government's flagship scholarship closed for 2027/28 applications in October 2026, and it will not reopen until August 2027. Here is what is true, and what you can apply for instead.
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Claim: "Chevening Scholarship 2027 is open, apply now."
Verdict: FALSE. Chevening's official website says: "Applications for 2027-2028 Chevening Scholarships are now closed." The application system closed in October 2026, and no one can submit a new application until the next round opens.
Where the 2027/28 round stands now
For people who applied before the deadline, Chevening's official timeline is:
- Mid-October 2026 to January 2027: independent reading committees assess eligible applications
- Mid-February 2027: British embassies and high commissions shortlist candidates for interview
- March to April 2027: interviews at British embassies and high commissions; shortlisted candidates must upload their documents at least seven working days before the interview
- Mid-June 2027: results announced
- 8 July 2027, 17:00 UK time: deadline to submit at least one unconditional offer from a UK university
- September/October 2027: studies begin in the UK
When can you apply next?
Based on Chevening's usual cycle, applications for the 2028/29 scholarships are expected to open around August 2027 and close in October 2027. Chevening has not yet announced the exact dates. Follow only the official website, chevening.org, for the announcement.
Why fake "apply now" posts are dangerous
- They can lead to fake application websites that collect your personal information.
- Some ask for "processing fees". Chevening never charges a fee to apply.
- They waste time you could spend on scholarships that are actually open.
UK scholarships you can still apply for
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarships: fully funded one-year master's at UK universities for 43 eligible Commonwealth countries; deadline 8 December 2026. Read our verified guide.
- Gates Cambridge Scholarship: full-cost master's and PhD at the University of Cambridge for applicants from any country outside the UK; deadline 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027, depending on your course. Read our verified guide.
Faddabah Newsroom tips
- Prepare now for the next round. Chevening has required at least two years (2,800 hours) of work experience in past rounds, so keep records of your jobs and volunteering.
- Choose your three UK master's courses early and start your applications, because you must hold an unconditional offer by July.
- Always check the official website before sharing any scholarship post.
Sources
- Chevening: application timeline 2027/28 (official)
- Chevening country page: "Applications for 2027-2028 Chevening Scholarships are now closed" (official)
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