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The British Government’s ‘British Chevening Scholarships’ are among the most prestigious awards available to international students for study in the United Kingdom. The 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 1300 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.
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.
Some of our scholarships are fully funded by the British Foreign and Commonwealth office, others are jointly funded. By working with our partners, Turkish Education Foundation (TEV) and HSBC, we are able to increase the size of the scholarship programme overall. We also work with the European Union Secretariat General to offer scholarships to civil servants working in areas linked to EU accession.
- Eligibility criteria are different for each Chevening programme, so please 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 British Embassy in Ankara and subordinate posts in Turkey, the British Council and any co-sponsors are not eligible to apply for the scholarships
- Former scholars who graduated less than 3 years ago are not eligible to re-apply for scholarships. Former scholars should also be aware that the selection panel will favour candidates who have not previously received a scholarship.
- There is a strict fee limit of £12000 for MBA courses and all similar courses provided by Business Schools.
For all scholarship programmes except our joint programme with TEV, you must complete an online application form via https://www.chevening.fco.gov.uk/CheveningApplications/CA_Start.aspx. You may send your application by mail only in exceptional circumstances agreed in advance with British Council officers.
Here are some guidelines on how to complete the Chevening e-form.
- The deadline for the Pure and EUSG Chevening scholarship scheme applications is 30 October 2009, 1700 hrs, Friday
- For the Chevening - TEV scheme the application period is 5 October 2009- 25 November 2009.
- Please make sure you complete all the sections on the application form as we cannot consider incomplete application forms.
- Applicants may apply for one scholarship scheme only.
- 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.tr for more information on your study area.
- Chevening scholars are not permitted to enter any paid employment during their time in the UK without the prior agreement of the British Council
- All scholars will be expected to return to Turkey on completion of their studies. Chevening scholars are not eligible for post-study work visas (Tier 1) in the UK.
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