The British Government has announced British Chevening Scholarships for Pakistani nationals. British Chevening Scholarship, are the most prestigious awards available to international students for study in the United Kingdom. These scholarships gives professionals of Pakistan to get admission in UK's top institutes and develop their professional skills to help build the country.
Scholarship is available for the following subjects:
Security and Counter Terrorism, Governance and Democracy, Regional stability and conflict resolution, Media & Communications, *Economic Growth
Eligibility:
Scholarships are awarded to Pakistani nationals of high intellectual ability who will play a formative role in Pakistan’s development.
Applicants:
- Must have good English (written & spoken). IELTS will be required if selected for Chevening scholarship.
- Ambitious driven Pakistani nationals with leadership skills who are committed to the betterment of their society.
- Must have a Masters’ degree or a four-year Bachelors degree from any recognised university in Pakistan or the equivalent form an overseas institution
- Must have a minimum of 3 years of work experience
- Must be Pakistani citizens. Dual nationals are not eligible
- Must not have received in the past three years any British government funded academic award
Duration & Value:
British Chevening Scholarships are for one year taught postgraduate study in the UK. These are full scholarships funded by the UK’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office, that cover tuition fees for most courses (up to *£12,000), a monthly stipend, allowances and air travel.
Closing Date: Complete application forms must be filled online by 21st March, 2011
How to Apply:
Application forms can be filled by clicking here .
Notes:
- Selected candidates will be responsible for their own admissions in UK universities
- Selected candidate will be responsible for their own & dependants visas.
*for higher fees the difference will need to be paid by the candidate.
**those applying in economics must have a master’s degree in subject