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.

In academic year 2010-11, we are offering post-graduate scholarships from three months to one year in the following subjects: Politics, International Relations and EU studies; Journalism; Law; Economics; Human Rights; Environment; Business; Public Administration and Management.

Candidate profile:

Candidates are expected to be graduates and professionals who would return to Croatia to become leaders in their fields. We encourage applications from candidates who already have some work experience and who can demonstrate leadership potential. The scholarships are for Croatian citizens.  British – Croatian dual nationals will be considered on a case by case basis.

About the courses:

This scheme gives the widest degree of flexibility. Candidates choose the courses they would like to study within the areas specified above. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for a place on their preferred course(s) as soon as possible and not wait for the outcome of their scholarship application. To find out about possible courses visit www.educationuk.org .

What is covered by the scholarship:

The scholarships cover all university and college fees, travel to and from the UK, basic living expenses for a single person, and a student visa.

How to apply

Application for Chevening scholarship can only be made through an online form on the Chevening website.

Two original reference letters (preferably one academic and one professional and written in English, or translated by court interpreter) should be sent by post to the British Council, Ilica 12/I, 10000 Zagreb by the application deadline.

Should you be called to an interview, you will be required to bring:

1. original transcript of grades
2. original certificates for the qualifications you record

Please note that the English language test results are not required at the application stage. IELTS test will be required only for the candidates recommended for the scholarship after the interview, in which case the cost of the exam will be covered by us.  

Deadline:

All applications must be submitted online and reference letters sent by post to the British Council, Ilica 12/I, 10000 Zagreb, by the closing date of  6th November 2009.  

For further information about Chevening programme please visit Chevening website or Chevening  FAQ page on our website.