Applications for Chevening Scholarships for 2013-14 are now open, and will close on 2nd January 2013. Please go to www.chevening.org/tanzania for details of eligibility criteria and how to apply. PLEASE NOTE: In order to be considered for a Chevening Scholarship you must demonstrate that you have achieved a minimum level of English language ability at the time of interview. More information can be found at www.chevening.org/apply/elt. N.B. To be accepted, any English Language test result should have been obtained no earlier than 1st October 2011.
What are Chevening Scholarships?
Chevening Scholarships are the UK governments global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The Scholarships are an important element in Britains public diplomacy effort and bring young professionals, who have already displayed outstanding leadership talents, to study in the UK.
Chevening Scholarships operate in 116 countries worldwide, and this year will support approximately 700 individuals. Awards are typically for a one-year Masters degree (although some awards are for tailor-made short courses), in any subject and at any of the UKs leading universities.
The Chevening programme began in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international scheme.
Who are Chevening Scholarships aimed at and what do the Scholars do after their awards?
Chevening Scholarships are awarded to outstanding scholars with leadership potential. They offer highly coveted opportunities for future leaders to develop their skills, create new networks, strengthen their opportunities and expand their horizons.
Scholars undertake to return to their home country unless there are genuinely exceptional circumstances. They have an excellent record of rising to positions of leadership in their respective professions. For example, past alumni include Baldwin Spencer, the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda; Anote Tong, the President of Kiribati; Sergei Stanishev, the former Prime Minister of Bulgaria; Alvaro Uribe Velez, the former President of Colombia; Marek Belka, the former Prime Minister of Poland; and Gega Mgaloblishvili, the former Prime Minister of Georgia.
How are Chevening Scholars selected?
Scholars are personally selected by British High Commissioners throughout the world, sometimes in partnership with appropriate sponsoring organisations.
Where do most Chevening Scholars come from?
Countries with most Chevening Scholars this year include: China, India, Indonesia, Egypt, South Korea and Brazil but the reach is genuinely global, with the exception of countries within the European Union and United States of America.
Who funds Chevening Scholarships?
The majority of funding comes from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. However, individual awards are co-sponsored by a wide range of international and local sponsors. UK universities also contribute through joint scholarships, recognising the exceptional quality of Chevening Scholars.
The objective of the Chevening programme
The objective of the Chevening programme is to support foreign policy priorities and achieve FCO objectives by creating lasting positive relationships with future leaders, influencers and decision makers. The programme provides a unique opportunity for leaders of the future to build a global network of continuing professional significance and also to establish social, cultural, academic or commercial partnerships with the UK.
Chevening worldwide
There are over 41,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.
The new central Chevening website
A new central Chevening Scholarships website, www.chevening,.org, has been launched. The new website brings together the worldwide achievements of the Chevening scheme, providing a central source of information for current, past and future award holders. Tanzania has its own page at www.chevening.org/tanzania, where potential applicants can register their interest to receive alerts about application opening dates and candidate guidance, and find out about Tanzanias priority subjects for Chevening Scholars.
In addition to giving details of the Chevening application process, the website provides updates about latest developments in the scheme worldwide, and important information on applying for higher education courses in the UK more generally.
Scholarships in the fields of media and journalism
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA) also welcomes applications for scholarships in the fields of media and journalism.
The Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA) is the largest global association of public service broadcasters. Its members are the broadcasters that communicate daily with the 2 billion citizens of the Commonwealth. The CBA continues to support and facilitate high standards of media production and broadcasting, including the promotion of arts, science and diversity, throughout the Commonwealth.
The Chevening Scholarships Programme is in partnership with the CBA, the University of Westminster, University of East Anglia, City University London, International Students House and Goodenough College to provide three fully funded scholarships for postgraduate media courses in three UK universities. Eligible candidates will be full-time staff of CBAs member organisations (full members and affiliates) from developing countries in the Commonwealth.
To apply, applicants are requested to submit their applications directly to CBA in London through this link below.
www.chevening.org/partners/CBA/
What are Chevening Scholarships?
Chevening Scholarships are the UK governments global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The Scholarships are an important element in Britains public diplomacy effort and bring young professionals, who have already displayed outstanding leadership talents, to study in the UK.
Chevening Scholarships operate in 116 countries worldwide, and this year will support approximately 700 individuals. Awards are typically for a one-year Masters degree (although some awards are for tailor-made short courses), in any subject and at any of the UKs leading universities.
The Chevening programme began in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international scheme.
Who are Chevening Scholarships aimed at and what do the Scholars do after their awards?
Chevening Scholarships are awarded to outstanding scholars with leadership potential. They offer highly coveted opportunities for future leaders to develop their skills, create new networks, strengthen their opportunities and expand their horizons.
Scholars undertake to return to their home country unless there are genuinely exceptional circumstances. They have an excellent record of rising to positions of leadership in their respective professions. For example, past alumni include Baldwin Spencer, the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda; Anote Tong, the President of Kiribati; Sergei Stanishev, the former Prime Minister of Bulgaria; Alvaro Uribe Velez, the former President of Colombia; Marek Belka, the former Prime Minister of Poland; and Gega Mgaloblishvili, the former Prime Minister of Georgia.
How are Chevening Scholars selected?
Scholars are personally selected by British High Commissioners throughout the world, sometimes in partnership with appropriate sponsoring organisations.
Where do most Chevening Scholars come from?
Countries with most Chevening Scholars this year include: China, India, Indonesia, Egypt, South Korea and Brazil but the reach is genuinely global, with the exception of countries within the European Union and United States of America.
Who funds Chevening Scholarships?
The majority of funding comes from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. However, individual awards are co-sponsored by a wide range of international and local sponsors. UK universities also contribute through joint scholarships, recognising the exceptional quality of Chevening Scholars.
The objective of the Chevening programme
The objective of the Chevening programme is to support foreign policy priorities and achieve FCO objectives by creating lasting positive relationships with future leaders, influencers and decision makers. The programme provides a unique opportunity for leaders of the future to build a global network of continuing professional significance and also to establish social, cultural, academic or commercial partnerships with the UK.
Chevening worldwide
There are over 41,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.
The new central Chevening website
A new central Chevening Scholarships website, www.chevening,.org, has been launched. The new website brings together the worldwide achievements of the Chevening scheme, providing a central source of information for current, past and future award holders. Tanzania has its own page at www.chevening.org/tanzania, where potential applicants can register their interest to receive alerts about application opening dates and candidate guidance, and find out about Tanzanias priority subjects for Chevening Scholars.
In addition to giving details of the Chevening application process, the website provides updates about latest developments in the scheme worldwide, and important information on applying for higher education courses in the UK more generally.
Scholarships in the fields of media and journalism
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA) also welcomes applications for scholarships in the fields of media and journalism.
The Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA) is the largest global association of public service broadcasters. Its members are the broadcasters that communicate daily with the 2 billion citizens of the Commonwealth. The CBA continues to support and facilitate high standards of media production and broadcasting, including the promotion of arts, science and diversity, throughout the Commonwealth.
The Chevening Scholarships Programme is in partnership with the CBA, the University of Westminster, University of East Anglia, City University London, International Students House and Goodenough College to provide three fully funded scholarships for postgraduate media courses in three UK universities. Eligible candidates will be full-time staff of CBAs member organisations (full members and affiliates) from developing countries in the Commonwealth.
To apply, applicants are requested to submit their applications directly to CBA in London through this link below.
www.chevening.org/partners/CBA/