APPLICATION for 2015-16 SCHOLARSHIPS will open in SUMMER 2014.
CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS
CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS:
Chevening Scholarship is an international scholarship scheme which enables students with leadership qualities from 144 countries and territories to undertake postgraduate study or courses in universities in the United Kingdom. Funding for the scheme comes from the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
The selection criteria for Chevening Scholarship are aimed to identify "high-calibre graduates with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership." Specific selection criteria for Chevening Scholarships varies from country to country, and from year to year. Out of 25 000 applicants, 700 scholarships are awarded.
A successful candidate typically: is a professional graduate, in early or mid-career, who displays both intellectual ability and clear leadership potential has already worked for 2–3 years in his/her chosen profession is committed to return to his/her home country and contribute to its socioeconomic development, by implementing the new skills and knowledge acquired in the UK has a proven track record of professional excellence and achievement, with the prospect of becoming a leader in his/her chosen field is able to show at interview that he/she possesses the personal qualities to benefit from the scholarship and use it to succeed in his/her chosen career has a clear idea how the scholarship will benefit their country on his/her return has a strong character with integrity, drive, and the ability to self-manage and work independently.
Applications are made online via a web portal in October of each year, except for some sponsored scholarships for which applicants apply via the co-sponsoring organisation. Scholarship applicants also apply directly to their preferred universities in the UK, usually for Master's degree courses. Most scholarships include a living stipend, airfares and the full or partial cost of tuition fees.
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