UK

Yes, you can get a 100% PhD scholarship in  the UK. You need to attach a good Statement of Purpose (SOP) and research proposal to the professor in UK you are willing to work with. Some  famous fully funded PhD scholarships in the UK are Leeds Doctoral Scholarships, Priestly PhD Scholarships, President's PhD scholarships and Carnegie PhD Scholarship. 

It is smart to have backup  plans. Apply to several universities and not just one. Getting into your top choice isn't guaranteed because many students apply and competition is tough. Having other options saves you time and stress if your first choice says no.

The UCAS applications for the UG courses in the UK open in the month of May. While the deadline to submit the applications for most colleges and universities falls on or around September 03. Deadlines for the University of Oxford and most courses in medicine falls near October 15.  

The earlier you start preparing for the fall intake in UK, the better. Get your test scores, documents, finances and other related requirements ready well before the admission applications commence. You must start at least 15 months before the desired intake. You should also be prepared with complete information on your finances/scholarships/loans.

No, the Chevening Scholarship is awarded only for taught master's programs in the UK. The research-based master's programs (such as MRes), PhD and DPhil are ineligible for this scholarship.

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