Applications for the UK Government’s prestigious Chevening Scholarships are NOW open for academic year 2021/22
Applications for the UK Government’s prestigious Chevening Scholarships are NOW open for academic year 2021/22
By;Asghar Ali Mubarak
Islamabad; The British High Commission in Pakistan encourages the interested candidates to apply if they meet the scholarship eligibility criteria and other requirements by visiting the Chevening website www.chevening.org/apply. The High Commission’s ambition is to have an equal number of male and female Chevening scholars from Pakistan. Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open between 3rd September and 3rd November 2020, with applications to be submitted via www.chevening.org/apply.The Chevening is the UK government’s international awards programme aimed at developing global leaders. The scheme is fully funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships. The programme enables outstanding mid-career professionals from all over the world to pursue a one-year master’s degree in the UK. It is a life changing opportunity for those who have ambition, leadership qualities, and a strong academic background.
Since 1983, over 50,000 brilliant scholars from across the world including approx. 2,000 from Pakistan have availed this excellent opportunity and studied in the UK’s world renowned universities through the Chevening scheme. These dynamic scholars are now leaders and innovators, who are breaking boundaries across a variety of professional fields, including politics, business, media, civil society, science and technology, and academia.
UK universities provide an environment for scholars to flourish, whilst developing their skills. According to the Higher Education Statistics Agency, 86% of students who completed a postgraduate master’s in the UK were in full-time employment following graduation.
The call for new applicants follows the selection of 53 scholars from Pakistan, who won an award to study at a UK university this year. Successful applicants have been sharing their stories through the #ChosenForChevening hashtag on Twitter and Instagram.
For more information is available at www.chevening.org/scholarships for detailed information on the eligibility criteria and scholarship specifications. Chevening Scholarships are the UK Government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The scholarships support study at UK universities – mostly one year taught master’s degrees – for individuals with demonstrable potential to become future leaders, decision-makers, and opinion formers.
Chevening began in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international awards scheme. There are over 50,000 Chevening Alumni around the world who comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.
The name ‘Chevening’ comes from Chevening House in Sevenoaks, Kent – currently the joint official residence of the UK’s Foreign Secretary.
More information is available at www.chevening.org
For updates on the British High Commission and the Chevening Programme, please follow our social media channels:
Website : www.chevening.org/pakistan
Twitter: @UKinPakistan @CheveningFCO,
Facebook: facebook.com/bhcpakistan
Instagram: @UKinPakistan
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