The Chevening scholarships are aimed at the leaders of tomorrow. They are highly competitive and limited in number. To be successful you must be able to demonstrate not only an outstanding academic record, but also clear leadership potential. You should have a proven track record of success or excellence in your professional life. The committee will be looking for you to demonstrate that you have more to offer than your peers and contemporaries, and have the potential and ambition to make a substantial, positive difference in your chosen field. You are also likely to have already worked for two to three years in your chosen profession as a Civil Servant, Journalist, Politician/Staffer or Jurist.

The British High Commission in Canada will be hoping to offer a small number of scholarships, probably three in 2010/11. Chevening Scholarships last up to one year and are typically granted for Masters degree courses. It is highly unusual for the committee to approve an award for PhD studies. The awards will cover full university tuition fees as well as a generous contribution towards living costs. The approximate value of scholarships will be £20,000 each.

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate that they can make a positive contribution to achieving the FCO's Policy Goals. In Canada, these focus on:

• counter terrorism and weapons proliferation, and their causes
  
  
• prevent and resolve conflict
  
  
• promote a low carbon, high growth, global economy
  
  
• develop effective international institutions, above all the UN and EU
  
  

Candidates will be intending to pursue postgraduate study in Law (preferably with an international governmental focus), International Relations, Political Science or Economics.

Candidates are expected to make a formal application for a university place direct to the institution of their choice as soon as possible. Please do not wait until you secure funds before making applications to universities. Confirmation by an applicant of his/her placement at a British university is considered an asset by the selection committee at any stage of the selection process.

The deadline for applications is 4 December 2009.

Please read the FAQ page for further information on selection criteria