WHAT IS A CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP?
The Chevening Scholarship Programme is a prestigious awards scheme that funds international postgraduate students who want to study in the UK. Funded by the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and administered by the British Council, the scheme operates in over 150 countries and annually provides funding for over 2,300 students.
The scholarships fund a whole year of postgraduate study in the UK only. This includes:
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a gratis student visa |
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all your academic fees |
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a monthly allowance to cover living expenses |
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an arrival and departure allowance to help with travel |
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a book and clothing allowance |
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travel costs to and from the UK. |
WHAT COURSES DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP COVER?
The scholarship funds most Master's courses, running over a period of twelve months.
For this year's programme we particularly welcome applications for study in the fields of Public and Business Administration, Communications, Development Studies, Human Rights, Media and Journalism, International Relations, Law Enforcement/Policing, Politics/Pol. Science, European Integration Studies although other subjects are not excluded.
You cannot apply for a scholarship for undergraduate or PhD study.
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE A CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP?
The Chevening scholarship is a prestigious award that gives the chance to experience a world-renowned educational system. In addition, this provides you with the opportunity to experience UK life and meet other Chevening scholars. Once you become a Chevening scholar, you will discover many opportunities to develop your career and become a future leader in your field.
CAN I 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'll be expected to show you have at least two years' working experience, with an excellent track record illustrating your achievements, and evidence that you will become a leader in your chosen field. You will also need at least a Bachelor's degree with distinction or higher.
You must be a citizen or resident in Albania when you apply
You must have good English language skills (most UK Higher Education institutions require a minimum IELTS of 6.5 for admission onto postgraduate courses).
In addition, you are expected to show a commitment to return to your home country. You will need to demonstrate how the new skills and knowledge acquired during your stay in the UK will contribute to change in Albania through further development in civil society, the market economy or governance.
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