WHAT IS A CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP?
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 scholarships fund a whole year of postgraduate study in the UK. This includes:

			a gratis student visa
			all your academic fees
			a monthly allowance to cover living expenses
			an arrival and departure allowance to help with travel
			a book and clothing allowance
			travel costs to and from the UK.

WHAT COURSES DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP COVER?
The scholarship funds most Master's courses, running over a period of 12 months.

For this year's programme we particularly welcome applications for study in the fields of Public Administration, Environment, Social Development, Human Rights, Media and Journalism although other subjects are not excluded.  

You cannot apply for a scholarship for undergraduate or PhD study.

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE A CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP?
The Chevening scholarship is a prestigious award that gives you the chance to experience a world-renowned educational system. You will have 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.

CAN I APPLY?
You can apply for a Chevening scholarship if you are a postgraduate student, can prove your academic success and have 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 at least a Bachelor's degree with distinction

You must not be over 35 years old and must be a resident in Kazakhstan or Kyrgyzstan 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 your home country. You will need to demonstrate how the new skills and knowledge acquired during your stay in the UK will contribute to change in Kazakhstan or Kyrgyzstan through further development in civil society, the market economy or governance. You will be expected to show an interest in the political, diplomatic and commercial interests of Kazakhstan or Kyrgyzstan.

How to apply?
The application form should be completed on-line with the help of e-Chevening at the following link: https://www.chevening.fco.gov.uk/CheveningApplications/CA_Start.aspx Before completing your application form please read the guidance notes carefully for more details about the scholarship and application process. Application deadline is 31 October 2008.  

If you have questions please contact British Council office in Almaty by phone +7 (727) 2720-207 or send your enquiries by e-mail: chevening@kz.britishcounil.org