Each year the British Government offers a number of scholarships to citizens of other countries for postgraduate study within specified disciplines at British academic institutions.
The programme in Ghana is supervised by the British High Commission and managed by British Council on their behalf. Selection is by open competition, against rigorous criteria of academic excellence and leadership potential. Competition is fierce and world-wide, only the top 5 percent of applicants receive awards.
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 scheme is targeted at graduate students and young professionals of proven academic ability who demonstrate the potential to become leaders, decision makers and opinion formers in their own country. In Ghana the purpose of the Chevening Scholarship scheme is to enable talented young people to pursue Masters’ level courses at universities and colleges throughout the U.K.
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. |
The scholarship funds most Masters courses, running over a period of 12 months.
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.
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 an upper second class degree or higher.
You must not be over 35 years old and must be a resident in Ghana 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 Ghana, where you will contribute to the country's socio-economic development using the new skills and knowledge acquired during your stay in the UK. You will also be expected to show an interest in good governance, the media, and the political, diplomatic and commercial interests of Ghana.
You cannot apply for a scholarship for undergraduate or PhD study.
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