Yes — until 12:00 BST on 6 October 2026, which is 5:00 pm Bangladesh time. The portal gets heavy on the final day, so submitting at least a week early is the safer plan.
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Chevening 2027/28
The 2027/28 round opened on 4 August 2026 and closes at 12:00 BST on 6 October 2026. Note the shift: this cycle closes in October, not November as earlier rounds did.
Key dates
| Stage | When | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Applications open | 4 August 2026 | Confirmed |
| Application deadline | 6 October 2026, 12:00 BST | Confirmed |
| Reading committees assess applications | Mid-October 2026 – January 2027 | Confirmed |
| Interview shortlist announced | Mid-February 2027 | Confirmed |
| Unconditional offer deadline | Mid-July 2027 | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
| Courses begin | September 2027 | Confirmed |
Rows marked “last cycle’s” are guidance only — this cycle’s official notice is not published yet. Confirm every date against the official source below before you apply.
What changed this cycle
- The deadline moved forward from November to 6 October 2026 — effectively a month less time to write the essays.
- The window opened on 4 August, making the whole round about nine weeks long.
What this cycle pays
- Full tuition for a one-year master’s at any UK university
- A monthly living allowance, at a different rate inside and outside London
- Return economy airfare between Bangladesh and the UK
- Visa application fee, TB test, and arrival and departure allowances
Questions about this cycle
No. You only name three eligible courses when you apply. The unconditional offer is needed much later — after shortlisting and interview, by around mid-July 2027.
Official source
This page was written from: Chevening — official apply page. When the notice changes, this page is updated to match.
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