皇冠体育app

皇冠体育app Scholarships, which are funded by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and partner organisations, operate in 118 countries worldwide, and this year will support over 600 established or emerging leaders. Awards are typically for a one-year Master鈥檚 degree, in any subject and at any of the UK鈥檚 leading universities.

皇冠体育app Scholarships aim to support UK foreign policy priorities by creating lasting positive relationships with future leaders, influencers and decision-makers around the world.

Caroline Wilson, British Consul General to Hong Kong & Macao said:

皇冠体育app Chevening programme provides a unique opportunity for leaders of the future to build a global network of continuing professional significance. It enables talented individuals to establish social, cultural, academic or commercial partnerships with the UK. With 2013 marking the 30th anniversary of the programme, we hope that this year鈥檚 Chevening Scholarships will continue to attract the very brightest and best.

Since 1996 over 580 scholars from Hong Kong & Macao have taken up the opportunity to study at some of the UK鈥檚 leading institutions including Oxford, Cambridge and the London School of Economics and Political Science. I hope that this year will see an even wider number of applicants applying for places on this prestigious programme.

Scholars are personally selected by British Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates throughout the world, sometimes in partnership with sponsoring organisations.

Chevening alumni have an excellent record of rising to positions of leadership across a wide range of fields: including politics, business, the media, civil society, religion, and academia. Some work as MPs, leading journalists, or policy advisers to NGOs and think tanks; others occupy senior positions in commercial organisations.

Applications for Chevening Scholarships must be submitted online at . Applicants should read the online guidance and demonstrate how they meet the Chevening selection criteria before submitting an application. Further details of closing dates and priority subject areas (which vary from country to country) are available on the country pages of .

About Chevening Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government鈥檚 global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and partner organisations. 2013 is the 30th anniversary of the Chevening programme, which was established in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international scheme. Scholars come from 118 countries worldwide and over 600 Scholarships will be awarded this year. 皇冠体育appre are over 42,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network. For further information and to apply for a Chevening Scholarship please see .

Eligibility for 2014/15 Chevening Scholarships

Applicants for 2014/15 Chevening Scholarships must:

• demonstrate that they have achieved a minimum English language requirement

• be a citizen of Hong Kong or Macao and intend to return there at the end of the period of study. Applicants should hold an HKSAR, British National (Overseas) or Macao SAR passport

• hold a degree that is equivalent to at least a an upper second-class honours degree in the UK, and

• have completed at least two years鈥� work or equivalent experience before they apply for a Chevening Scholarship