Chevening Scholarship

What is a Chevening Scholarship?

The Chevening Scholarship Programme is a prestigious awards scheme that funds international postgraduate students who want to study in the UK. Funded by the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and administered by the British Council, the scheme operates in over 150 countries and annually provides funding for over 2,300 students.

The scholarships fund a whole year of postgraduate study in the UK only. This includes:

			a gratis student visa
			all your academic fees
			a monthly allowance to cover living expenses
			an arrival and departure allowance to help with travel
			a book and clothing allowance
			travel costs to and from the UK.

Why should I choose a Chevening Scholarship?

The Chevening scholarship is a prestigious award that gives the chance to experience a world-renowned educational system. In addition, this provides you with the opportunity to experience UK life and meet other Chevening scholars. Once you become a Chevening scholar, you will discover many opportunities to develop your career and become a future leader in your field.

Can I apply?

You can apply for a Chevening scholarship if you are a graduate student who can prove your academic success and who has already begun a career in your chosen field. You'll be expected to show you have at least three years' working experience, with an excellent track record illustrating your achievements, and evidence that you will become a leader in your chosen field.

What courses does the scholarship cover?

Most scholarships are for one academic year (9 to 12 months) and are for full-time Master degrees.

Awards will normally be based on a formal programme of study in academic subjects, preferably of relevance to British-Macedonian bilateral relations. Priority sectors may slightly vary each year. Consideration is also given to candidates falling outside the priority sectors.

The priority sectors for 2007 in Macedonia are:

			Political Science, Government and International Relations
			Public Administration and Social Policy
			Banking, Finance and Economics
			Business and Management (except MBA)
			Media and Creative Industries
			Social Science (including human rights)
			Environment Protection and Technology
			European Studies

What are the requirements for applying?

You must be a citizen of the Republic of Macedonia, aged between 24 and 36, with at least 3 years work experience in your chosen career field.

You must have good English language skills. Most UK Higher Education Institutions require a minimum IELTS of 6.5 for admission onto postgraduate courses. For the shortlisted candidates, there will be IELTS test administered in December 2007.

In addition, you are expected to show a commitment to return to Macedonia, where you will contribute to the country's socio-economic development using the new skills and knowledge acquired during your stay in the UK. You will also be expected to show an interest in good governance, the media, and the political, diplomatic and commercial interests of Macedonia.

You cannot apply for a scholarship for undergraduate or PhD study.

The applicant would be required to submit two copies of the following documents:

			application form with a photograph attached (download here)
			two relevant references (academic and professional)
			photocopy of undergraduate diploma
			translated diploma in English ( by court translator)
			photocopy of transcript/record of exams that you have passed.
			.translated transcript/record of exams in English (by court translator)

Complete documentation pack must be submitted by registered post only to:

Chevening Scholarships

British Council Macedonia

Bul. Goce Delcev 6

PO Box 562

1000 Skopje

Republic of Macedonia

We expect that about 6 to 8 scholarships will be awarded.

THE NEXT CHEVENING CYCLE STARTS IN OCTOBER 2007.

For further information about the Chevening programme please visit the Chevening website or contact us.