K-mus Education Center » UK Scholarships http://k-mus.com Education is the Investment Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:30:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 British Chevening Scholarships for Study in UK 2010/2011 – Open Now http://k-mus.com/british-chevening-scholarships-for-study-in-uk-20102011-%e2%80%93-open-now.html http://k-mus.com/british-chevening-scholarships-for-study-in-uk-20102011-%e2%80%93-open-now.html#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:43:22 +0000 admin http://k-mus.com/?p=52 The Chevening Scholarships programme is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) through the British High Commission, Canberra and administered by the British Council. The programme offers outstanding graduates and young professionals the opportunity to study at UK universities.

The awards are made for one year’s formal study for a postgraduate qualification or for a shorter period of not less than three months to pursue private study or research at a university or similar institution in the UK.

The scholarship includes:

  • a return economy airfare to the UK from any Australian city
  • all compulsory academic fees
  • monthly stipend
  • book allowance
  • thesis allowance

Candidates should have a strong undergraduate degree (emphasis is placed on applications with First or Second Class Honours). Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of Australia.

Chevening scholarships are targeted towards a broad range of fields and disciplines. Priority is given to the following areas:

  • Science and innovation
  • New and renewable energy resources and energy security
  • Global environmental issues
  • Science policy
  • Sustainable development
  • Human rights
  • Political science

Application Deadline: 18 October 2009

Application
Important information for all applicants

  • •Applications for Chevening Scholarships for study in the 2010/11 academic year open on Saturday 1 August. The application deadline is midnight Sunday 18 October.
  • •Applications will ONLY be accepted via the new online application system. For further details on how to submit your application, and to complete the online application procedure, please go to https://www.chevening.fco.gov.uk/CheveningApplications/ca_start.aspx
  • •No late applications will be accepted.
  • •In your application you will be asked to list contact details for two referees. Note, referees should be professional and/or academic.
  • •A Medical Form is only required once an award has been made.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

For Your Country Applications Please visit http://www.chevening.com/how-apply/b

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