We connect people with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK and aim to build lasting relationships between the UK and Iraq.

Education is the focus of our re-engagement with Iraq, working in partnership with Iraqi institutions and individuals to reconnect Iraq with the international educational community and sharing the UK’s experience to help design Iraqi solutions to Iraq’s challenges.

BRITISH FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

APPLICATION WINDOW FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2012-13 NOW OPEN

The Chevening Scholarship scheme is a prestigious programme that offers high-calibre students from across the world the chance to study for a Masters degree at a British university.

These scholarships are fully funded by the British Government and its commercial and charitable partners. We are particularly grateful to the BP Foundation for its generous support to the programme in Iraq. Funding includes: the costs of a full-time Masters programme lasting between 12 and 15 months at British university or other higher education institution; travel to and from the UK; visa fees; and a stipend for accommodation and living costs. The scheme is managed by the British Council.

Education is the focus of our re-engagement with Iraq.Find out how Iraqi institutions and individuals are reconnecting with the international educational community.

The British Council is strongly committed to Equal Opportunities & Diversity. In Iraq, we follow the most appropriate practices and integrate EO&D principles in all that we do. Please visit the Diversity page for further information.

We're providing access to information and materials, through the Iraqi universities resource centres, the books donation programme, and visits and training programmes. Find out more.

Find out how we worked in partnership with the BBC World Service Trust to address the most urgent needs of the Iraqi media.