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Chevening interviews

Course choices, achievable goals and contribution to the network.

Know your three course choices

“The panel will also ask about your three course choices and the status of your UK university applications.”

CheveningOfficial interview guidance

Chevening · Undated, checked November 10, 2026

Explain the current course details

Give a specific reason and the current application status for each of the three courses.

Example

Give the panel a first step

“While thinking about attaining bigger goals, know that you will need to start small.”

Chevening interviewer from TanzaniaInterview panelist, as described by Chevening

Chevening · February 16, 2024

Choose a first contribution you can make

Use the interviewer’s advice to choose one first step that fits the time and support you have.

Example

Show what you can contribute

“give solid examples of how you benefit the communities you currently belong to”

CheveningOfficial programme guidance

Chevening · April 19, 2023

Explain a contribution you made

Explain what you did for a group you already belong to and how that experience could help you contribute to the Chevening network.

Example

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