British Chevening Scholarships 2009/2010

The British Chevening Scholarships, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, are prestigious awards enabling future leaders to study in the United Kingdom. The scholarships are offered in more than 150 countries and give talented graduates and young professionals the opportunity to become familiar with the UK and gain skills which will help them make an outstanding contribution in their field. The scholarship will also introduce them into a network of fellow future leaders and decision-makers.

The scholarships are fully funded and cover course fees, living allowance and return airfare. The scholarships are for postgraduate study of up to a maximum of twelve months. Most scholars undertake Masters programmes, but awards to pursue short courses or research for between three to twelve months are also offered.

Selection process:

Competition for scholarships is very high. The selection process is rigorous and includes short-listed candidates attending a demanding interview in which a panel will assess whether they can satisfactorily prove that they have already made an impact in their area of specialism and that they will genuinely be future leaders. Only applicants who meet the following criteria will normally be considered:

• a university degree, usually A grade (but in exceptional circumstances B grade considered)
• minimum of 5 years post-graduate work experience in which they have shown a track record of leadership and impact
• excellent command of English
• between the ages of 25 and 35
• good health and free from all military or official service requirements

Applications and deadline:

The application deadline for the Chevening Scholarship Scheme for the Academic year 2009/2010 has now passed. We will be advertising the new dates for Chevening Scholarship Scheme soon. Kindly note that Chevening application are only accepted on-line.