British Chevening Scholarship

The British Chevening Scholarship, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, are prestigious awards which enables overseas students to study in the UK.

Contact
www.britishcouncil.org.pk
www.chevening.fco.gov.uk
Telephone 111 424 424
Fax 111 425 425

Eligibility
Scholarships are awarded to Pakistani students of high intellectual ability who will play a formative role in Pakistan’s development. Applicants:


* 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 not be more than 40 years of age on 1 January
* must have a minimum of 3 years of work experience by 1 January
* 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
The scholarships are for one year taught postgraduate study in the UK in the following subject areas:

* Business Administration
* Design
* Economics
* Environmental; Studies
* Human rights
* International Relations
* Law
* Management
* Media Studies
* Public Administration
* Social Development

Value
The scholarship covers the full cost of study in the UK.

How to apply
Application forms are available from the British Council offices in Pakistan. If writing to obtain an application form, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.

Deadline
Kindly contact your nearest British Council Office for deadlines.