The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office recognizes that having some job experience in the UK may be advantageous for your career and overall experience, even if they want Chevening Scholars to put their studies first.
You must, however, make sure that any job you engage in is approved by your program officer at the Secretariat, is allowed under the terms of your visa, and won’t interfere with your academic endeavours.
The UK government department in charge of immigration, the Home Office, takes seriously any employment that violates your restrictions. When you initially get your Biometric Residence Permit, please examine it to make sure the working circumstances have been accurately documented.
The majority of students on student visas are allowed to work in the UK, although it varies depending on the kind of sponsor you have.
Students at publicly supported institutions of higher learning and at for-profit businesses with a solid track record of compliance are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and a full-time schedule during breaks and after the completion of their course.
Can you work while on Chevening?
Yes, you can work while on Chevening. However, you must make sure that any job you undertake complies with your visa’s requirements and won’t interfere with your academic endeavours.