British Chevening Scholarships 2010/11

What are the British Chevening Scholarships?

Chevening is the UK government’s premier scholarship scheme, aimed at future leaders, opinion formers and decision makers. These scholarships are offered in more than 150 countries and are funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. In Malaysia the scheme is administered by the British Council on behalf of the British High Commission and provides an opportunity to outstanding young Malaysians, from a variety of fields, to further their studies in the UK at a university of their own choice.

What are the requirements needed to apply?

• Malaysian citizenship
• Fluent English
• Upper second class degree or higher
• Proof of professional achievements
• Professional experience (preferably 2 years minimum)

The scholarships are intended for candidates who wish to undertake one-year taught courses leading to a Master’s qualification. Most successful candidates are aged between 25 and 35.

Candidates are also expected to show a commitment to return to Malaysia, where they will contribute to the country’s socio-economic development using the new skills and knowledge acquired during their stay in the UK.

What costs do these scholarships cover?

• Travel costs to and from the UK
• Academic fees (with the exception of business school programmes, where the fees’ element of the scholarship is capped at £12,000)
• A monthly living allowance
• A modest allowance to help with settling in the UK and to cover books and warm clothing
• A thesis/dissertation allowance, if a thesis or dissertation has to be written as part of the course

What is the application procedure?

Opening date: 1 August of each year

Closing date: 30 September of each year

Interviews: January/February of the following year

Results: March of the following year

Applicants should apply through the Foreign & Commonwealth Office electronic online application system which will be available at the time of recruitment.

WE ARE NOW OPEN TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2010/11 ACADEMIC YEAR.

Please read the ‘NOTES FOR MALAYSIAN APPLICANTS’ before completing the on-line application.

APPLY HERE.

Closing date for receipt of applications:

Civil Servants : 25 September 2009
General Public : 9 October 2009

For details, please visit British Council.