The British High Commission in Malaysia in association with the British Council invites young professionals from that country who are future leaders, decision makers and opinion formers to apply for the UK’s prestigious British Chevening Scholarships program. The program funds full-time post-graduate study for one-year at a UK university of the student’s own choosing.
Scholarships Provisions
The scholarship covers academic fees (with the exception of business school programs, where the fees element of the scholarships is capped at £12,000, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office will pay academic fees directly to the institution concerned on behalf of successful applicants). Candidates desirous of pursuing the courses with academic fees exceeding £12,000 per year are expected to part-fund their study.
- A monthly living allowance.
- A modest allowance to cover books, warm clothing & thesis.
- A return airfare to the UK.
- A gratis student visa.
- Scholars must expect to get the scholarships only for studies of up to one year’s duration. They are not applicable for PhDs, undergraduate studies or professional courses (e.g. ACCA, RIBA, ICSA, Bar Vocational courses etc). Scholarships are not awarded for studies outside the UK, for distance learning or for part-time studies.
- Fields of Study
- Climate change, Sustainable development, Rule of law, Human rights, Conflict prevention/ resolution, Foreign & security policy, Good governance, Counter-terrorism, Migration issues, Business & Islamic finance,
Eligibility Requirements
- Upper second class degree or higher.
- Proof of professional achievements.
- Working experience (preferably 2 years minimum).
- Fluent English (most UK Higher Education institutions require a minimum IELTS of 6.5 for admission into post-graduate courses).
- Applicants with a Lower second class degree but with impressive career achievements may also apply. There are no minimum or maximum age limits for the scholarships, provided the other application criteria are met.
- Candidates must show a commitment to return to Malaysia, where they will contribute to the country’s socio-economic development using the new skills and knowledge acquired during their stay in the UK.
Application and Selection procedure
All applications must be made on-line via E-Chevening Application System. There is no restriction on which UK University a candidate can apply to. Candidates are advised to secure a confirmed place at a UK university before interview. Those invited to interview will be asked to give strong reasons for their final choice of university and subject of study.
Candidates should undertake some research about UK higher education before applying. Candidates should have already made applications to the institutions of their choice by the time of interview.
The British High Commission and British Council will screen application forms and draw up a shortlist of candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Short-listed candidates will be expected to attend an interview in Kuala Lumpur when requested.
Last date for submission of applications is January 23, 2012.
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