Dear candidates,

The selection for the interview is completed. Successful candidates has been  informed. Unsuccessful candidates won't be informed due to a large number of applications. Feedback on the application on request scholarships@britishcouncil.ru . Please allow 2 weeks to proceed your request.

For more detailed information please follow the link below

http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/scholarships/chevening/

Applications are processed in four stages

1. Preliminary stage (October-December 2011)

Application forms submitted via e-Chevening are reviewed to check that they are complete.

At this stage candidates are not required to submit other documents.

Legally-verified copies of diplomas and grades supplements; legally verified translation of diplomas and grades supplements; two references (academic and professional) will be required at the interview stage.

The candidates are not contacted at this stage.

2. Short-listing (December 2011-January2012)

Application forms are reviewed and a number of candidates are selected for interview. Applications rejected at the short-listing stage can not be considered for interview.

Only successful candidates are contacted.

3. Interview (January-March 2012)

Candidates are invited for interviews. Interviews are held in English at the British Council office or at the British Embassy in Moscow.

4. Final decision (March 2012)

The candidates’ application forms and interview reports are reviewed by the selection board and the list of winners is approved.

All candidates are informed of the decisions.

Successful candidates must provide the British Council with evidence of their English language skills in the form of IELTS grades. They must also supply proof of an offer of a place at a British University.

Successful candidates are responsible for selecting their place of study and for applying to institutions in the UK. It is essential that candidates demonstrate a good understanding of UK university programmes that interest them at the application stage. Information on UK courses and institutions is available at www.educationuk.ru.