Chevening 2027/28 closes on 6 October 2026: a last-week checklist

Chevening applications for 2027/28 close on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC, according to the Chevening site. If you are in Pakistan, convert the time carefully and aim to submit a day early.

Last-week checklist

• Submit your four essays in your own words. Do not recycle one essay across sections.
• Confirm your two referees have submitted their references on time.
• Check your eligibility: two years of work experience, an undergraduate degree and the return-home requirement.
• Choose three UK course options that fit your plan, and check their entry requirements.
• Save a copy of everything before you press submit.

After you apply

Prepare for the next stages, including documents and an interview, and keep applying to university scholarships and other awards in parallel. See the scholarship calendar.

Sources: Chevening application timeline

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