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British Chevening Scholarships – Egypt
January 9, 2008
British Chevening Scholarships – Egypt
Eligibility criteria
* Open to the following nationalities
o Egypt
* • Applicants must be graduates with a ‘very good’ grade or GPA of 3 Plus • Between the ages of 25 and 35. • Minimum of 3-years relevant work experience • A strong command of English to cope with life and study in the UK. Minimum IELTS of 6.5 • Be free from all military and official service regulations • Applicants must meet the standard requirements as stated in the Frequently Asked Questions section on the Chevening website Preference will be given to applicants who have already achieved some degree of prominence in their chosen field and who can demonstrate an interest in establishing economic, commercial, political or social links with the United Kingdom.
* Applicable subjects
o All Subjects
Application details
Applications may be submitted
from 11-Jul-2008 until 30-Sep-2008
Information about the funding
Chevening scholarships are prestige awards that enable Egyptian nationals to study in the United Kingdom. The scheme is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the British Council.
The Chevening Scholarship is the British Government’s top scholarship scheme, and is awarded only to Egypt’s brightest and most promising graduates and professionals. Up to 40 Chevening scholarships are offered by the British Embassy each year to enable Egyptians to undertake postgraduate study in the UK, giving them the opportunity to become familiar with the UK and gain skills that will be of direct benefit to Egypt on their return.
The scholarships are fully funded and cover course fees, living allowance and return airfare. The scholarships are for postgraduate study of up to a maximum of twelve months. Most scholars undertake Masters programmes, but awards to pursue short courses or research for between three to twelve months are also offered.
Applications are invited for study in all subject areas; however priority will be given to the following: Sustainable Development, Environment, Human Rights & Good Governance, Economics, Finance & Banking, Media, Politics and International law.
Information about the application
Please note that the deadline for 2008/09 applications has now passed. Application for scholarships for 2009/10 will be made available toward the end of July 2008.
The Chevening Scholarship is advertised every year, early in the summer.
Specified use
The scholarships are fully funded and cover course fees, living allowance and return airfare. The scholarships are for postgraduate study of up to a maximum of twelve months.
Application procedure
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is pleased to offer its new electronic online application system for Chevening candidates (e-Chevening). To apply for a UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office Chevening Scholarship online please go to the link below. Application forms should be filled out and submitted online
http://www.chevening.com/about/e-chevening/
Selection:
The scheme is highly competitive and based on merit. Application forms will be screened and successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview at the British Council in Cairo or Alexandria. Final selection will be based on these interviews which will be held in November and December every year. The British Embassy will make the final decision regarding the place of study and the course followed in consultation with the scholar.
Contact details
Contact at King’s
Cairo:
The British Council
192 El Nil Street
El Agouza
Cairo
Tel: +20 (0)2 300 1666
Fax: +20 (0)2 344 3076
chevening.scholarship@britishcouncil.org.eg
Alexandria:
The British Council
11 Mahmoud Abou El Ela Str
Kafr Abdou
Rushdy
Alexandria
Tel: +20 (0)3 545 6512
Fax: +20 (0)3 545 6513
chevening.scholarship@britishcouncil.org.eg
Funding provider
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and administered by the British Council
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