In honour of the distinguished lawyer and public figure Lord Goodman, the Balfour Diamond Jubilee Trust in London and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), offer a scholarship to an outstanding Israeli postgraduate to undertake research or study in the UK in the field of environment. Scholarships are for a period of 3 to 12 months.

The scholarship application deadline for 2009/2010 is 12 December 2008. No late applications will be considered.

Awards

Awards fully or partially cover

			Tuition fees
			Living expenses
			Return economy airfare

Awards do not cover costs for accompanying family members.

Selection Criteria

			Graduates of a first degree, or equivalent, from a recognised university
			Applicants should be Israeli citizens currently living in Israel
			Preference will be given to applicants under the age of 40
			The subject of study or research must be an aspect of the environment such as urban studies, town planning, global warming, conservation programmes, and may involve, for example, legal, scientific, political, economic or social issues at a local, national or international level
			Students of pure architecture are not encouraged to apply
			Successful candidates must commit to return to Israel at the end of their period of study

Application Procedure

Applications must be made online through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office electronic online application system (e-Chevening).  Guidelines for completing the online application form can be found here.

Interviews

Interviews are likely to be scheduled February 2008. Successful candidates must be in Israel for the interview.

Further information

More information about Chevening is available from the Chevening website. Find out more about studying in the UK from our Frequently Asked Questions.