{Talented professionals and public servants from Rwanda are able to apply for a scholarship award under the UK’s flagship scholarship programme funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.}
Awarded to outstanding individuals with leadership potential, a Chevening Scholarship offers financial support for a Master’s level degree beginning September 2015 at one of the UK’s leading universities.
Applicants have until 15th November 2014 to submit their application.
Call for new applicants follows appointment of three scholars from Rwanda, who won grants to study at UK universities this year.
The British High Commissioner to Rwanda said:
“The search for future leaders and the quality of courses offered sets Chevening apart from other scholarships. The Chevening programme has been successfully operating in Rwanda since 1999 and over 40 Rwandans have benefitted from it. They have returned to lead institutions, head government departments and shape Rwanda’s future. I’m proud that the UK contributed to their professional and personal development and I encourage all aspiring leaders to apply.”
Awards are typically for a one-year Master’s degree, in any subject at any of the UK’s leading universities.
To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship, you must:
• Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country, and intend to return there after your studies
• Hold a degree that is equivalent to at least an upper second-class honours degree in the UK
• Have completed at least two years’ work or equivalent experience before applying for a Chevening Scholarship
• Be able to meet the Chevening minimum English language requirement
• Be able to obtain the correct visa, and receive an unconditional offer from a UK university
The Chevening team are particularly interested to hear from applicants in Rwanda who wish to study subjects listed as priority areas on the Chevening website http://www.chevening.org/rwanda/
A Chevening scholarship usually offers a monthly stipend, travel to and from your country, a thesis or dissertation grant and tuition fees.
How to apply
Applicants should read the online guidance and be able to demonstrate how they meet the Chevening selection criteria before submitting an application. Further details of closing dates and priority subject areas are available at www.chevening.org/apply
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Contact
For further information, please contact
BHC.Kigali@fco.gov.uk
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