ONE YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE U.K.
50 Chevening Scholarships for Egyptians

It is this time of the year when applications are solicited for the British Chevening Scholarships. Here is your chance to fully fund one year of graduate studies in the university of your choice in the United Kingdom. The scholarship covers course fees, living allowance and return airfare.

The British Chevening Scholarships, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, are prestigious awards enabling overseas students to study in the United Kingdom. The scholarships are offered in more than 150 countries and give talented graduates and young professionals the opportunity to become familiar with the UK and gain skills which will benefit their countries.

In Egypt, the British Embassy is offering up to 50 Chevening scholarships for Egyptian nationals to undertake postgraduate study in the UK during the academic year 2004/2005. The Chevening program is managed by the British Council and generously sponsored by Vodafone, MobiNil, HSBC Egypt Bank, Sainsbury's, GlaxoSmithKline, BG International, BP Egypt, Shell Egypt, Shalakany Law Office, the Arab-British Chamber Charitable Foundation, Royal & Sun Alliance and British Airways.

The Scholarships
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: Economics, Banking, Finance, Politics, Media, Environment, Law including Human Rights, Management, Business, Information Technology, Food Safety and Food Processing.

Competition for scholarships is very high and only applicants who meet the following criteria will normally be considered:

1. A university degree with a grade of "Very Good" or GPA 3 plus.
2. Three or more years' work experience.
3. A strong command of English to cope with life and study in the UK.
4. Between the ages of 24 and 32.
5. Good health and free from all military or official service requirements

Candidates short-listed for an award will take an International English Language Test (IELTS) after interview. Those with a low score (less than 6.0) will be asked to reapply the following year.

Application forms are available from the British Council offices or could be submitted online (click here).

Applications should be returned to the British Council Offices promptly and no later than 30 September 2003. No applications will be accepted after this date.