What is the Chevening / University of Edinburgh / Gaza scholarship scheme?

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the University of Edinburgh have decided to collaborate in a scheme to provide jointly-funded Chevening Scholarships for Palestinian who are resident in Gaza who are wishing to study in the United Kingdom.

Candidates’ conditions of eligibility

*Must be resident in Gaza
*Display intellectual ability and leadership potential
*Have an adequate standard of English I.e. 6.5 marking or over in IELTS( but exceptionally pre-sessional English language training might be provided subject to the merits each case
*Age 25-35
*Already hold a degree of an equivalent standard to at least a good UK second-class Honour degree
*Have proven track record and potential to rise a position influence
*Not already have received or currently receiving financial benefit from a previous HMG funded scholarship

What subjects can I study?

You can apply to any subject at University of Edinburgh

How many Chevening scholarships are available to Palestinians?

Up to two scholarships for Gaza

How and when can I apply?

Download the Application and the Notes for applicants here and send your completed applications by email , all applications must be received no later than 30 November 2009

What does the scholarship cover?

The scholarship covers the following:

  Tuition fees (up to a maximum of £12,400)
  Gratis student visa
  Pre-departure briefing from the British Council
  Arrival allowances
  Thesis allowances
  A monthly allowance to cover living expenses
  Travel costs to and from the UK
  Scholarships do not cover the costs for accompanying family

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