Applications for Chevening Scholarships now open

Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are opened yesterday, August 6, and will close on November 6, with applications to be submitted via www.chevening.org/apply. Also offered is a Fellowship in conjunction with the British Library. Applications are invited from Barbados and the independent countries of the Eastern Caribbean.

Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential who also have strong academic backgrounds. The scholarship offers full financial support to study for any eligible master’s degree at any UK university whilst also gaining access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional, and cultural experiences.

Over the last 35 years, 50 000 outstanding professionals have had the opportunity to develop in the UK through Chevening. There are more than 1 500 scholarships on offer globally for the 2019/2020 academic year, demonstrating the UK’s ongoing commitment towards developing the leaders of tomorrow.

The call for new applicants follows the selection of ten scholars from Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean 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.

Janet Douglas, High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, said: “We are looking for ambitious, professional, forward-thinking leaders from any walk of life. There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ Chevening Scholar, but one thing that all of our previous scholars have in common is that they were bold enough to step forward and apply.

“If you are chosen for Chevening, you will receive a first-rate UK education which can open doors in your career. You will also become part of the global Chevening Alumni network full of dynamic influencers who have shared the same experience as you will, and can offer mentorship, advice, and contacts.

“There is a lot to potentially gain from submitting a thoughtful application, so if you or someone you know has what it takes to be a Chevening Scholar, I would encourage you to apply before the November 6 deadline.”

Head of Scholarships at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Ben Coates, said: “The UK continues to play a leading role globally. Home to some of the world’s best universities, brightest students, and most revered academics, the UK’s higher education sector promotes the exchange of information and ideas, as well as the building of knowledge and networks. Chevening Scholars find themselves immersed in that world, and emerge having grown academically, professionally, and personally as a result of their time in the UK.”

Chevening’s Head of Programme Management, Louise Thomson, said: “Chevening allows you to explore whatever you’re passionate about. You can choose from over 12 000 master’s courses at over 150 different higher education institutions. UK institutions consistently rank highly in global university rankings, so be prepared for an academically challenging and fulfilling experience. However, the UK is a classroom like no other – you will learn so much outside of the classroom simply by interacting with people from all over the world, travelling around the UK in your spare time, and getting involved in the communities you live in.” (PR)