British Council Nigeria: Chevening Scholarship Programme 2012 / 2013

by JobsinNigeria[Durot311]
in Scholarships in Nigeria

Are you a future leader who is
already experienced in your chosen profession
and would like to further develop your career
with a postgraduate course in the UK? Then the
Chevening Scholarship could be right for you.

WHAT IS THE CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAMME?
The Chevening Scholarship Programme is a
prestigious awards scheme that funds
international postgraduate students who want
to study in the UK for one academic year.
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 scholars.

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE A CHEVENING
SCHOLARSHIP?
This is a prestigious award that gives you the
chance to experience a world-renowned
educational system. In addition, it provides you
with the opportunity to experience UK life and
meet other Chevening scholars. Once you
become a Chevening scholar, you will discover
a lot of opportunities to develop your career
and become a future leader in your field. Hear
from the Chevening scholars themselves.


WHO CAN APPLY?
You can apply for a Chevening scholarship if:

You are a postgraduate student who can prove
your academic success and who has already
begun a career in your chosen field.

You have between two and five years
working experience (depending on the country
you are applying in), with an excellent track
record illustrating your achievements and your
potential to use the skills gained during your
scholarship to make a difference in your
country.

You have achieved an excellent mark for you
undergraduate degree and can provide a
transcript of your academic record. Specific
academic requirements are available from the
British Council offices in your country.

You are 21 years or older (there are upper age
limits for specific countries so please ensure
you check this during your applications
process).

You are a resident in your country when you
apply and provide your birth certificate (with
translation).

You must have good English language skills
(most UK Higher Education institutions require
a minimum IELTS of 6.5 for admission into
postgraduate courses).


WHEN TO APPLY ?
Applications are only open at certain times of
the year and differ per country as listed below

WHICH COUNTRIES ARE OPEN?
Country Closing Date
Botswana 14 December 2011
Nigeria 20 January 2012
Ethiopia 15 January 2012
South Africa 18 January 2012
South Sudan 22 January 2012
Uganda 23 January 2012
Zambia 27 January 2012

WHAT ARE THE AREAS OF STUDY?
Applicants will normally be selected from those
who wish to take courses in:
Economics
Finance
Banking
Law
Human rights
Public administration
Management
Project planning
Media
Political science
International relations
Diplomatic training
Environmental studies
Although applicants for other courses (as
varied as counter-terrorism, religion and
energy/climate change) may be considered. You
are expected to show a commitment to return
to your country, where you will contribute to
the country’s socio-economic development
using the new skills and knowledge acquired
during your stay in the UK.

HOW TO APPLY
You will need to submit the following
documents to us when the application season is
open:
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Birth certificate (with translation).
Supporting letters from two referees.
Photocopies of academic certificates.
Transcript/record of exams that you have
passed.

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