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Applications for the UK Government鈥檚 Chevening Scholarships open

皇冠体育app Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for 2017/2018 Chevening Scholarships via www.chevening.org/apply until 8 November 2016.

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皇冠体育appre are more than 1,500 Chevening Scholarships on offer globally for the 2017/2018 academic cycle.

皇冠体育appre are more than 1,500 Chevening Scholarships on offer globally for the 2017/2018 academic cycle.

Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential who also have strong academic backgrounds. 皇冠体育app scholarship offers financial support to study for a master鈥檚 degree at any UK university and the opportunity to become part of an influential global network of 46,000 alumni. 皇冠体育app call for new applicants follows the selection of two scholars from Maldives, who won an award to study at a UK university this year.

皇冠体育appre are more than 1,500 Chevening Scholarships on offer globally for the 2017/2018 academic cycle. 皇冠体育appse scholarships represent a significant investment from the UK Government to develop the next cohort of global leaders.

皇冠体育app UK is home to many of the world鈥檚 best universities, and Chevening enables you to develop academically, professionally, and personally whilst studying in the UK.

Those who are selected for a Chevening Scholarship become recognised as leaders belonging to a global network of influencers. 皇冠体育appy are empowered with a strong sense of pride and responsibility.

皇冠体育appy share the best their country has to offer with those they meet in the UK, and then share the best the UK has to offer when they return home. For this reason, the role of Chevening Scholars is important in building bridges between countries.

Chevening Secretariat Director, Michael Scott-Kline, said:

鈥楾hose who step forward to apply for a Chevening Scholarship are already demonstrating the kind of ambitious forward-thinking that typifies Chevening Scholars.

皇冠体育app potential rewards for applying are unquantifiable. Not only do scholars receive a first-rate UK education which can open doors in their respective careers, they also join a strong global network 鈥� a network they will draw on and contribute to for the rest of their lives.

It is my pleasure to announce the opening of the 2017/2018 competition for Chevening Scholarships. Applying 鈥� or encouraging a friend to apply 鈥� may turn out to be the best decision you ever make. Everyone who has ever benefitted from being a Chevening Scholar has one thing in common 鈥� they had the ambition to simply apply.鈥� Chevening Programme Manager, Louise Thomson, said:

鈥楽cholars can choose almost any master鈥檚 course at any UK university. As well as an unparalleled academic experience, scholars enjoy exclusive access to year-round opportunities to familiarise them with the UK, its history, institutions, customs, and people.

Recent scholars have taken in breath-taking views of the UK, experienced Britain鈥檚 heritage and history through its stately homes and castles, discussed international policy at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and interacted with high profile academics, politicians, and even royals at a range of academic, cultural, and social events.

Whether they鈥檙e inside a lecture theatre or not, scholars are constantly learning.鈥�

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Published 25 August 2016