LORD MAYOR OF LONDON: MANSION HOUSE / BRITISH EMBASSY CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR 2009/2010 Lord Mayor of London: Mansion House / British Embassy / Chevening Scholarship is now open for applications. Please click for: Further information about the Scholarship programme The briefing note Application form The deadline for applications was Friday 1 May 2009.

PLEASE NOTE:

			Applications for the Chevening Scholarship Schemes for the academic year 2009/2010 have ended.
			The results of the applications will be communicated to the applicants latest by 05 December 2008 via email.
			Only successful applicants will be asked for the hard copy documents.
			Applicants can find the list of the hard documents on our website.

Here are some guidelines on how to complete the Chevening e-form.

Chevening Scholarship Programme 2009-2010

The British Government’s ‘British Chevening Scholarships’ are the most prestigious awards available to international students for study in the United Kingdom.These scholarships, which are named after Chevening House in Kent, the official country residence of the Foreign Secretary, are available in more than 150 countries, including Turkey.There are over 2,000 new Chevening scholarships globally each year.

Chevening scholarships are a great way of gaining access to high-quality education. They offer an ideal opportunity for scholars not only to study their chosen subject, but also to meet and network with their peers in the unique learning atmosphere that the UK provides. Many talented young Turks have been propelled along the path to success through the British Chevening Awards.

The programme is highly competitive. Applicants are assessed according to the merit of their applications, including their leadership ability, past achievements, qualifications (both academic and professional) and their English language ability.

Scholars are chosen on the basis that they will become opinion-formers and decision-makers, who will be able to make a difference in their country of origin. Successful applicants will demonstrate ambition, drive and leadership potential, a commitment to change and organisational development, talent for innovation, creativity and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.

Candidates are selected by the British Embassy, together with partner organisations.  The programme is managed by the British Council, on behalf of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

British Chevening Scholarships for Turkey

The Chevening programme in Turkey is the largest in Europe.  Since it began in 1988, over 1550 Turkish scholars have studied in the UK under the British Chevening Scholarship scheme.  They now hold positions of responsibility in public administration and government, international organisations, journalism, commerce, science and education, and within the Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) community.

FCO Funded and Joint Funded Chevening Scholarships

Some of our scholarships are fully funded by the British FCO, some are jointly funded.  By working with our partners, European Union Secretariat General (EUSG), Turkish Education Association (TED) www.ted.org.tr  and HSBC, we are able to increase the size of the scholarship programme overall. Below are the scholarships available for 2009/2010 academic year:

			MAIN CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS
			CHEVENING-TED SCHOLARSHIPS
			CHEVENING-EUSG SCHOLARSHIPS
			CHEVENING TEV SCHOLARSHIPS

Eligibility

• Eligibility criteria are different for each Chevening programme, so please read the separate information leaflets or visit our website
• Current employees and their close relatives (including former employees who have left employment less than two years previously and their relatives) of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, including overseas posts, the British Council and any co-sponsors are not be eligible to apply for the scholarships
• Former scholars who graduated less than 3 years ago are not eligible to re-apply for scholarships
• MBA courses are not covered by any Chevening scholarship

Application Process

You need to send your application by filling an online application form through internet insert the link. You may send your application through mail only under exceptional circumstances where it is made clear and agreed with British Council officers.

• The deadline for all Chevening scholarship scheme applications is 31 October 2008, 1700 hrs, Friday
• Please make sure you complete all the sections on the application form as we cannot consider incomplete application forms.
• Please be informed that applicants can apply to only one scholarship scheme. Applicants who apply for more than one scheme will be disqualified.
• Please do not forget to indicate the reference code for the scheme you are applying for.
• Chevening is a self-placement programme. Students are responsible for making their own approaches to the UK university. You should apply for courses in advance of hearing the outcome of your scholarship applications. Please visit www.educationuk.org/turkey for more information on your study area.

Working in the UK

• ·Chevening scholars are not permitted to enter any paid employment during their time in the UK without the prior agreement of the British Council
• ·Chevening scholars are no longer eligible for post-study work visas (Tier 1)in the UK. All scholars will be expected to return to Turkey on completion of their studies.

For further information contact

Alper Kasap
Admin & Accounts & Chevening Scholarships Programme Coordinator
British Council, Ankara
Tel: 0 312 4553653
alper.kasap@britishcouncil.org.tr

Selin Yaşamış
Scholarships and Client Funded Projects Manager
Tel: 0312 4553648
selin.yasamis@britishcouncil.org.tr

www.britishcouncil.org/turkey-learning-funding-chevening

www.chevening.com

www.britishcouncil.org/turkey-educationuk