Each year the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the British government awards a number of Chevening scholarships for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom to Ethiopian nationals who display both outstanding intellectual ability and clear leadership potential.
We are now inviting applications for the 2008/09 academic year.
The number of scholarships available is very limited and competition is extremely high.
Applicants can choose any Masters level course of study in a UK institution apart from MBA qualifications. Successful applicants will need to have researched potential courses and demonstrate how their intended course of study will contribute both to their own career and Ethiopia’s development in one or more of the following priority areas:
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legal reform and human rights |
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public sector reform and governance |
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conflict resolution |
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diplomacy and international relations |
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climate change and environmental governance |
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private sector development in strategic sectors |
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the development of the media. |
We particularly welcome applications from well-qualified women and from regional candidates. Preference is also given to candidates who have not had previous experience of international education. Successful applicants are likely to be in the age range of 25 to 38; given the need to demonstrate existing career progression and the ability to lead change on return.
These scholarships are only available to candidates who:
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have an excellent record of previous academic achievement, with a good bachelor’s degree (minimum GPA of 2.3) |
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are in employment at the time of application in a position of strategic importance |
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have a minimum of four years’ previous work experience which shows progression within one profession and which is relevant to their chosen course of study |
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have excellent proficiency in English language with the ability to score 6.5 or above in the IELTS test |
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have the full support of their employer or institution |
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can clearly demonstrate how their proposed training course will assist with their future career and Ethiopia’s development in one or more of the priority areas given above |
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show evidence of having investigated possible courses of study in the UK (information on studying in the UK is available from www.educationuk.org or the British Council in Addis Ababa). |
Applications which do not meet these criteria or are not supported by the required documentation will not be considered. Chevening scholarships are available for courses between 3 and 12 months in duration and are not available for PhD, MBA or distance learning.
To apply download, print off and complete the application (pdf) and medical (pdf) declaration forms. To download the forms and the guidance notes (pdf), click on the links above. The application form also contains guidance notes which you are advised to read. Further information about Chevening Scholarships is available on www.chevening.com emailing information@et.britishcouncil.org.
Completed application forms together with all the necessary supporting documentation should be returned to the following address:
Chevening Section
British Council
Box 1043
Addis Ababa
Short-listed candidates will be called for an interview in January 2008. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.
Also you can read more about 'Chevening scholarships: The chance of a life time’, from an interview undertaken with a former Chevening scholar.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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