Chevening Scholarships

The Chevening scholarship programme in Burma (Myanmar), funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, offers the scholarship opportunity for Burmese professionals in the country to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK.

Objective

The programme aims to encourage potential leaders and influential figures of the future to develop personally and academically and to bring benefits to Burma on their return.

2012/13 Chevening Scholarship Programme

The British Embassy is now accepting application for the 2012/13 Chevening scholarship programme. All applications must be submitted on-line through E-Chevening by 17 February 2012.

What can a student study under a Chevening scholarship?

Chevening scholarships are awarded for one year Master degrees at UK universities and other professional institutions. However, the scholarships are not applicable for PhDs, undergraduate studies or professional courses nor are they awarded for studies outside the UK, for distance learning or for part-time studies.

Applications for Masters Degrees will be prioritised in the following broad areas of study:

• Human Rights
• Political Science and Governance
• Economics and Development
• Environment
• Journalism/Media
• Public Health
• Education
• Conflict Resolution

What costs are covered by a Chevening scholarship?

A full scholarship will cover the cost for a UK visa, a return air ticket to the UK, all tuition fees (not exceeding £12,000 per year), and a monthly stipend and allowances. Candidates wishing to study a course with academic fees exceeding £12,000 per year should expect to part-fund their study. The scholarships do not cover costs for dependents.

Eligibility

Successful candidates must be:

• Graduates with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership, including influencing and communication skills, networking ability, ambition; intelligence, academic potential, drive, self-management, strength of character
• Motivated to make a career leading to a position of leadership in Burma (Myanmar) in the future
• Committed to networking to find global solutions
• Able to use their studies and experience in the UK to benefit themselves and their country.

Candidates must also

• Meet the academic requirements for their courses of study
• Have an adequate standard of English to benefit from their time in the UK (most postgraduate courses require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5)
• Be a national of a country other than the UK at the time of applying and intent to return to their country at the end of the period of study.
• Already hold a degree of an equivalent standard to at least a good UK second-class honours degree.
• There is no age limit for these scholarships, and we welcome applications from candidates who reflect the full diversity of Burmese society, including ethnic minority groups and people with disabilities.

It is suggested that candidates undertake some research about UK higher education before applying. Please visit the Education UK website for further information about studying in the UK.

Other information relevant to applications will be posted here on this page and as well as on the Chevening Facebook page.

Application procedure

All applications must be made on-line via E-Chevening Application System. For a step-by-step guide on eChevening, check the eChevening guidance here.

Interviews

Short-listed candidates will be contacted by 2nd March 2012 and they will be expected to attend the interview in March 2012 (dates to be confirmed), according to the announcement made by the British Council.

To read the announcement at the British Council website, click here.

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purpose only. The post writer does not represent any scholarship foundation. The post writer is not liable for any dispute which may arise in future.