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BRITISH CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP
Helping Filipino students study in the UK

The recently expanded British Chevening Scholarship offers Filipino students and professionals the opportunity to benefit from a British education, and is also offered in more than 150 countries, allowing talented graduates and young professionals to become familiar with the UK and learn skills that will help their countries.

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Courses included in the scholarship

Scholarships are granted for a study in economics and finance, management, banking, business administration, diplomatic training, environmental studies, developmental studies, international relations, project planning, human rights, law, media studies, political science, journalism, computer and information technology, and engineering.

Awards are normally made for formal courses such as a Master's degree, but are also occasionally given for shorter, vocationally oriented courses, or for research attachments lasting between three and six months, but not for more than a year of study.

Courses not eligible for an award under the British Chevening Scholarship programme: - Military training though military personnel can take academic courses at civilian institutions - Part time courses - Distance learning courses - Courses of less than three months/twelve weeks duration - Secondary education - Undergraduate courses  

Number of slots available

The scheme, administered by the British Council Philippines, grants 3,000 awards to scholars world-wide, including around 5 in the Philippines.

Preference is given to those already established in a career, and applicants should have at least two years of experience in their chosen fields

What does the scheme pay for

The scholarship covers all the costs of the period of study. This includes academic fees ,monthly stipend and airfares to and from the UK.

How to Apply

To apply, send the requirements indicated below to:

Alec Ladanga
Programme Officer
British Council
10/Taipan Place
Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Centre
Pasig City 1605

OR to

Liza Manahan
Public Relations Officer
British Embassy
120 Upper McKinley Road
McKinley Town Center
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City 1634

Requirements:

  • Completed CHEV1 (application) form; please see download link below
  • Cover letter
  • Comprehensive resume
  • Photocopy of Transcript of Records
  • Letters from 2 referees

PLEASE NOTE: Application documents sent through fax or email will not be accepted. the period of application starts on the first day of the Febuary and the deadline is on the last working day of July no later than 1600 hours (for consideration for the following academic year).

DOWNLOAD : Application Form

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