Chevening Scholarship application deadline 1 November 2013
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The deadline for applying for the prestigious Chevening Scholarship for 2014/2015 is Friday, 1 November, 2013. Potential candidates from both Sri Lanka and the Maldives are strongly encouraged to apply by this date, as applications will not be accepted after the deadline.
The scholarships, which are funded by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, operate in 118 countries worldwide.
This year, the 30th anniversary of the program, the scholarships will support over 600 established or emerging leaders. Awards are typically for a one-year Master’s degree, in any subject and at any of the UK’s leading universities.
The scholarships aim to support UK foreign policy priorities by creating lasting positive relationships with future leaders, influencers and decision-makers around the world. Scholars are personally selected by British Embassies and High Commissions throughout the world, sometimes in partnership with sponsoring organisations.
Applicants for 2014/15 Chevening Scholarships must:
Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country and intend to return there at the end of the period of study.
Hold a degree that is equivalent to at least an upper second-class honours degree in the UK.
Achieve the minimum Chevening English language requirement.
Have completed at least two years’ work or equivalent experience before applying for a Chevening Scholarship.
Be able to obtain the correct visa, and receive an unconditional offer from a UK university.
Applications for Chevening Scholarships must be submitted online at www.chevening.org. Applicants should read the online guidance and demonstrate how they meet the Chevening selection criteria before submitting an application. Further details of will be available on the country page for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, http://www.chevening.org/srilankaandthemaldives/.
Chevening Scholarships are the UK Government’s global scholarship program, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations.
2013 is the 30th anniversary of the Chevening program, which was established in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international scheme. Scholars come from 118 countries worldwide and over 600 Scholarships will be awarded this year.
There are over 42,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network. For further information and to apply for a Chevening Scholarship please see www.chevening.org.
