Are you a graduate? Do you want to study in the UK for between three months and one year?

The British government is offering a range of scholarships to future high fliers who have the potential to become leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers in Croatia.

Each year 20 – 30 recipients from Croatia get to go to the UK to study and conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields.

Applicants should be Croatian citizens, currently live in Croatia and intend to return to Croatia to make their careers there. British – Croatian dual nationals will be considered on a case by case basis.

Below is a summary of the scholarship programmes available for the academic year 2009/2010 followed by details of the individual courses, candidate profiles, and what is covered by scholarships. Please note that candidates are welcome to apply for more than one programme.

SUMMARY

Chevening Scholarship: Between three months and one year studying at a UK university. Closed for applications for 2009 entry.

Hansard Society Research Scholars Programme: Three-month course with classes at LSE and the option of being attached to a UK member of parliament, the BBC or a UK institution. Closed for applications for 2009 entry.

Joint scholarship with the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration: Up to one year studying Contemporary European Studies at the University of Sussex for current or future civil servants. OPEN SOON.

OSI/Chevening Oxford and York scholarship: Up to one year studying at the University of Oxford or the University of York. OPEN SOON.

OSI/Chevening Cambridge: One year studying at the University of Cambridge. OPEN SOON.

Chevening/Shell Scholarships - University of Cambridge/University of Durham/University of Edinburgh/Imperial College/University of Leeds/University of Oxford/UCL: One year studying in various field at one of the universities listed above.

Chevening/UNEP-WCMC Scholarships in Biodiversity: one year research and work experience at the World Conservation Monitoring Centre in Cambridge.

Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards: Funding for up to three years' PhD study for science, engineering, medicine, social science and technology students at one of the 25 British universities selected to participate in this scheme.

Oxford Colleges Hospitality Scheme: One month studying in the libraries of Oxford University for young researchers and lecturers at universities. Closed for applications for 2008 entry.