The British Chevening Scholarship For Postgraduate Nigerian/ African Students 2011/2012

Applications are now invited from suitably qualifiedcandidates for the 2011/2012 British Chevening ScholarshipAwards. Theseawards, tenable for a maximum period of twelve months, are for postgraduate study at a UK university and are valid for the academic year commencing in September, 2011. The Chevening Scholarship Programme is a prestigious awards scheme that funds international postgraduate students who want to study in the UK for one academic year. It began in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international programme of Scholarships and Fellowships. The programme provides nearly 1,000 Scholarships at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the UK for postgraduate students or researchers from over 130 countries.

Who can apply?
You can apply for a Chevening scholarship if:

• You are a postgraduate student who can prove your academic success and who has already begun a career in your chosen field.
• You you have between two and five years working experience (depending on the country you are applying in), with an excellent track record illustrating your achievements and your potential to use the skills gained during your scholarship to make a difference in your country.
• You have achieved an excellent mark for you undergraduate degree and can provide a transcript of your academic record. Specific academic requirements are available from the British Council offices in your country.
• You are 21 years or older (there are upper age limits for specific countries so please ensure you check this during your applications process).
• You are a resident in your country when you apply and provide your birth certificate (with translation).
• You must have good English language skills (most UK Higher Education institutions require a minimum IELTS of 6.5 for admission into postgraduate courses).

The aim of the Scheme is to contribute to the political, economic and social development of Nigeria and corresponding African and developing countries. Applications will only be considered fromcandidates who:
have an upper-second or first-class degree;
have an outstanding career record to date;


Requirements
A typical successful applicant is:

A graduate with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership. These include:

- influencing and communications
skills, leadership track record, networking ability, ambition, plans for the future
- intelligence, academic potential, drive, self management, strength of character, integrity, interests outside work
* Motivated to make a career that will take them to positions of leadership in their own country within 10 years of their scholarship
* Committed to networking to find global solutions
* Able to use their studies and
experience in the UK to benefit themselves, their countries and the UK.


Areas of Study?
Applicants will normally be selected from those who wish to take courses in:
Economics
Finance
Banking
Law
Human rights
Public administration
Management
Project planning
Media
Political science
International relations
Diplomatic training
Environmental studies
Although applicants for other courses (as varied as counter-terrorism, religion and energy/climate change) may be considered. You are expected to show a commitment to return to your country, where you will contribute to the country's socio-economic development using the new skills and knowledge acquired during your stay in the UK.

How to Apply
You will need to submit the following documents when applying:
Complete the application online
Birth certificate (with translation).
Supporting letters from two referees.
Photocopies of academic certificates.
Transcript/record of exams that you have passed.
Applications for a Chevening scholarship can only be made using the online application system (link above)
or via
www.chevening.com
No paper based application allowed.

Deadline for submission of completed application forms for 2011/2012
Country Closing Date
Mozambique Sunday 06 March 2011
Mauritius Thursday 10 March 2011
Seychelles Thursday 10 March 2011
Madagascar Thursday 10 March 2011
Comoros Islands Thursday 10 March 2011
Botswana Friday 11 March 2011
Nigeria Wednesday 16 March 2011
Uganda Friday 18 March 2011
South Africa Friday 25 March 2011

Each associated country has a contact location for applicants to make inquires. Contact details for Students in Nigeria.
Address - British Council, Plot 3645, IBB Way, PMB 550, Maitama,
Abuja. FCT.Nigeria

Phone number - +234 (0)9 4137870-7
Fax number - +234 (0)9 4130902; 4137883
E-mail address - info.nigeria@ng.britishcouncil.org

For more details on Chevening Scholarship and Fellowship visit the website www.chevening.com/