Instructions for referees

Since references will be reviewed by the British embassy/high commission

during the latter stages of the selection process, it is important to provide as
much relevant detail as possible to support the applicant.

References must be written in English. Please see above for further details.

Your reference letter should be addressed to the British embassy/high

commission in the applicant’s country or territory. If the embassy or high
commission in the applicant’s country or territory has temporarily suspended
operations, please address your reference letter to ‘Chevening Officer [name of
country or territory]’. Once you have completed your reference, please return
it to the applicant, who will then upload the reference to the online application
system.

Your reference should cover the following:

1. Your contact details: address, email address, and phone number

2. How long have you known the applicant?
3. In what capacity do you know the applicant? (e.g. professional,
educational, supervisory, voluntary, religious, etc.)
4. When did you last have regular contact with the applicant?
5. A brief overall endorsement of the applicant, including their:


o Skills in leadership and networking.
o Personal, intellectual, and interpersonal qualities.
o Ability to complete a demanding academic programme in the
UK.