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There is no official requirement to resign from your job. You have to be available for receiving scholarship award. Talk to your employer in advance.

No, requirement of English language to apply for the Chevening Scholarship was removed in 2020. However, as other points of the eligibility criteria for the Chevening Scholarship, students will be required to have received at least 1 offer from their three choices, which may require them to have proof of English proficiency. 

Chevening scholarship's shortlisting process from the date of the application deadline to the date of conditional selection of the recipients may take somewhere around 8 months applications to come up to the final list. 

FCDO expects Chevening scholars to prioritise their studies. However it also recognises the value of gaining work experience in the UK to enhance your career and overall experience. For this reason, ensure that any work you do complies with your visa conditions and does not interfere with your academic studies and performance.

If you are unsure about your visa permissions for work, contact the welfare and immigration team of the Chevening Scholarship with a copy of your visa and passport for clarification. 

Yes, January intake in UK is good, especially if you missed the September intake. This intake has less competition, more time to prepare applications, more scholarship access, and a smoother start with quieter campuses and shorter, focused courses, though course/university options are fewer than September

For the UK January intake, you need strong academics (transcripts, degrees), English proof (IELTS/PTE), Letters of Recommendation (LORs), Statement of Purpose, CV, and a valid passport, plus financial proof (CAS/funds) for your Student Visa; deadlines usually run May-November.

If you wish to apply for more than one university in the United Kingdom for PG education, you will have to apply for all the universities separately. Most universities offer the facility to apply online for a nominal fee. Once the application form is filled appropriate supporting documents would have to be sent to the university. Although universities do not have a deadline it is recommended that you apply early to enhance your chances of being made an offer.

Yes, with the help of a Graduate visa, you can stay in the UK for at least 2 years after successfully completing a course in the UK. In case, you have a PhD or other doctoral qualification, then it will last for 3 years. Once the PSW in UK visa expires, those wishing to stay longer in the country will have to apply for a skilled work visa or general work visa (Tier 2 visa) or any other relevant visa. But in order to get a Tier 2 visa, the general work visa, the candidate must be obtaining at least £25,600 per year or £10.10 per hour.

Tips to survive in the UK include - improving your fluency in English, connecting to groups and communities, searching for affordable accommodation, looking for a part-time job, being open to weather challenges, making a list of your daily needs, etc. Students from all around the globe target the UK as their higher education destination. This way, you will be able to make friends belonging to different nationalities, races, and religions. Your seniors will readily help you to get acquainted with the city and the norms of which you need to be aware.

Both Imperial and Harvard are world-class global institutions. They are both better than each other in certain aspects. Imperial stands out for its STEM and Business courses, as does Harvard, however, Harvard does have a better reputation for courses in other streams.

ICL London maintains a much stronger reputation in the European and Asian markets. Harvard has better connections in North America.

Harvard has a better global reputation and is better for students interested in liberal arts or other areas of studies. Imperial is a better choice for STEMB courses.