The FCO, the British Chevening Scholarships, in partnership with University of Westminster is pleased to announce four joint Westminster/Chevening awards for talented graduates and high-flying young professionals from Russia who are seeking a unique opportunity to study in the UK and acquire new skills and knowledge.

Founded in 1838, the University of Westminster has been teaching international students for more than 165 years. With over 24,000 students the University is one of the largest institutions in the UK., offering bachelors, masters, MBA, diplomas and PhD programmes in addition to Study Abroad, English as a Foreign Language and Summer School courses. The University lies in the heart of London, one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities and a key centre of the global economy. The University of Westminster’s diverse community is international in character and becoming increasingly so. With around 3,000 international students from more than 150 countries and an international focus to many programmes, the University of Westminster mirrors this diversity while providing a truly British experience.

The awards are available on a competitive basis for the one-year programme of

MA in Journalism (International)

Architecture

Environmental studies

Law

The terms and conditions of the joint Westminster/Chevening scholarship are absolutely identical with those for the core British Chevening Scholarships. The priority subjects, the selection criteria and the selection process are the same. The only thing you should do if applying for the joint Westminster/Chevening scholarships is to mark Westminster University and the preferred course as your first choice in the application form

If you require any further information, please contact us at scholarships@britishcouncil.ru.

Useful links:

University of Westminster

Education UK website

Chevening

The deadline for the applications for Chevening 2012/2013 is 4th of December