Have you recently enrolled, or are you about to enrol, on a twelve month postgraduate course in the UK? Do you want help with funding your studies? Are you 35 or under and already experienced in your chosen career? Would you like to develop your career and become part of an influential global alumni? Then a British Chevening Scholarship could be right for you.

What is a Chevening Scholarship?

The Chevening is a prestigious award scheme for postgraduate students who would like to study in the UK. This is an annual programme funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office( FCO) and administered by the British Council.  This highly-competitive scheme offers full-time postgraduate scholarships of varying length to Libyan women and men who will play a key role in promoting Libya's political, economic and social development.

Chevening Scholarships are fully-funded, covering course fees of up to £12,000, a monthly stipend, arrival and departure allowances and return airfare, We also offer joint-funded scholarships, offering private and public sector organizations the opportunity to co-fund one of these prestigious scholarships.

Can I Apply?

Applications are invited for postgraduate (masters degree level) study in the following subject areas:Banking, Biological and Chemical Science, Business studies, Economics, Environment, Finance, Human Rights, Information Technology, International Relations, Law, Management, Media, and Public Health.

You'll be expected to show at least two years' work 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 have good English language skills (most UK Higher Education institutions require a minimum IELTS of 6.5 for admission to postgraduate courses).

How Do you Apply?

You will need to submit the following documents to us:

			application form
			supporting letters from two referees
			photocopies of academic certificates
			transcript/record of exams that you have passed

Submission of applications

From here you can download the application form. Completed application forms with a photograph, translated into English references and degree transcripts attached must be returned to us in Tripoli no later than 30 November.

For further information about the Chevening programme please visit the Chevening website or contact us.