Chevening 2026–27: Final 2-Week Sprint for Ghana — Checklist Before 7 Oct Deadline

Applications for Chevening Scholarships (2026–27) close on 7 October 2025 at 12:00 UTC. Ghana is open now—candidates should finalize essays, documents, and referee coordination in the next two weeks.

Quick checklist (save & tick)

• Essays (4): Leadership & influence; Networking; Study in the UK; Career plan. Keep to word counts; show measurable outcomes and post-return impact in Ghana. (See official guidance.) Chevening
• Referees (2): Enter names and contacts now; references are uploaded later if shortlisted—have them drafted, signed, and ready.
• Academic docs: Degree certificate + transcripts (English or notarised translation).
• Course choices (3): Eligible UK one-year master’s at three different UK universities (or three distinct courses). Confirm codes, entry terms, and fees.
• Timing: The portal locks at 12:00 UTC—check your local time (Ghana = UTC). Don’t cut it close.

After you submit: Chevening sifts for eligibility from October, interviews typically run Feb–Apr 2026, and final awards are announced June 2026 for Sept/Oct 2026 start dates.

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Source: raylizaghana.com