Applications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships now open

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The British High Commission in Colombo yesterday announced that applications are now open for this year’s Chevening Scholarships.

The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for UK Government scholarships to study in the UK in 2018/2019. Applications for Chevening Scholarships are open between 7 August and 7 November 2017, with applications to be submitted via www.chevening.org/apply.

Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential who also have strong academic backgrounds. The scholarship offers full financial support for future leaders to study for any eligible Master’s degree at any UK university whilst gaining access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional and cultural events.

There are more than 1,500 scholarships on offer globally for the 2018/2019 academic year, representing a significant investment from the UK Government towards developing the leaders of tomorrow.

The call for new applicants follows the selection of eight scholars from Sri Lanka who won an award to study at a UK university in the academic year 2016/2017.

Chevening Scholarships are the UK Government’s global scholarship program, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The scholarships support study at UK universities - mostly one-year taught Master’s degrees - for individuals with demonstrable potential to become future leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers.

Chevening began in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international awards scheme. Chevening Scholars come from over 160 countries and territories worldwide (excluding the US and the EU), and more than 1,500 scholarships were awarded in 2017/2018. There are over 48,000 Chevening alumni around the world who make up an influential and highly-regarded global network.