Criteria for Eligibility   Application Documents   Application Process   Contact Us

• be a permanent resident of the People's Republic of China and not currently be working or studying overseas and Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan at the time of application
• not be in receipt of any other scholarships or award for the academic year
• hold a first degree in a related subject which is recognized by UK institutions
• Academic IELTS test score at least 6.5 overall with no individual band less than 6.0.
• be mid-career staff (with a minimum of 3 years work experience) who has managerial, policy-influencing or decision-making responsibilities. Applicants from government, state enterprises and NGO are welcome to apply
• not staff, spouses, children or parents of staff from FCO, British Council and partner organisations
• not have in the past three years received a British Government funded scholarships

Possess the following 'Chevening' qualities:

  1. must have ambition and drive
  2. have leadership potential
  3. show a commitment to change and organisational development
  4. be flexible and adaptable
  5. be innovative and creative
  6. have an ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances;

Following subject areas will be given priority:

• Public Policy
• Foreign and Defence Policy  
• Law enforcement and Law
• Economics and Finance
• Trade & Investment
• Science and Technology
• Environment and Sustainable Development
• Energy and Climate Change
• Media
• Social Development especially health care, education policy, human rights, legal reform
                             

Back