Overview
The Chevening Scholarships is the flagship scholarship Scheme of the British Government. The Scheme is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). The FCO is the British Government department responsible for overseas relations and foreign affairs through it's headquarters in London and Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates throughout the World.
In China, the scheme operates through the British Embassy in Beijing and the British Consulates-General in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing with administrative support from British Council. In China, British Council operates as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy in Beijing and British Counsulates-General in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing.
Chevening Scholarships are aimed at applicants for postgraduate studies or research at UK institutions of Higher Education. Each year over 1000 students from 119 countries are sent to the UK to study, of which more than 100 come from China - the largest single national group.
Criteria for Eligibility
- be a permanent resident of the People's Republic of China and not currently be working or studying overseas at the time of application
- not be in receipt of any other scholarships or award for the academic year
- hold a first degree in a related subject which is recognized by UK institutions
academic IELTS test score at least 6.5 overall with no individual band less than 6.0
- be mid-career staff (with a minimum of 3 years work experience) who has managerial, policy-influencing or decision-making responsibilities
- not staff, spouses, children or parents of staff from FCO, British Council and partner organisations
Possess the following 'Chevening' qualities
- must have ambition and drive
- have leadership potential
- show a commitment to change and organisational development
- be flexible and adaptable
- be innovative and creative
- have an ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
- Following subject areas will be given priority:
Public Policy
Law enforcement and Law
Economics and Finance
Trade & Investment *
Science and Technology
Environment and Sustainable Development
Energy and Climate Change
Media
Social Development especially Health care, education policy, human rights, legal reform
* Remark:UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) is the Government organisation that helps UK based companies succeed in international markets. We also assist overseas companies to bring high quality investment to the UK's vibrant economy. UKTI is looking for candidates who work for China's leading private and public organisations. They must show a drive for high personal and professional achievement linked to improving the commercial relationship between China and the UK.
Value of the scholarships
The FCO offers successful applicants scholarships covering tuition fees of up to £12,000, flights to and from the UK and living expenses sufficient for a single student. Some scholars may receive contribution from partners and sponsors of FCO.
All candidates from mainland China are supposed to submit both online application forms and supporting document: .
1.Online application form
https://www.chevening.fco.gov.uk/cheveningapplications/ca_start.aspx): The deadline for submitting Chevening scholarship online application form is 11 January 2010.
Please note once the online application form is submitted, applicants can not view or make any changes. Applicants are advised to read How to fill in online application form (http://www.britishcouncil.org/vhina-education-scholarship-chevening-2010-11_how_to_fill_in_online_application_form.pdf) Candidates will bear the consequence of submitting duplicated forms.
We would like to suggest all candidates to do thorough research on the subject and the university they intend to study with the scholarship before filling in their application form. Please visit our Education UK page for more information about the UK Higher Education.
2.Submission of supporting documents by 11 January 2010 to our offices.
Three sets of reference forms. One original set and 2 sets of copies. Each set is consist of one academic and one professional reference form. Both letters should be written and signed by referees. Reference form can be downloaded from the website.
Three photocopies of IELTS test report form, with at least IELTS overall 6.5, and no individual band less than 6. IELTS scores are an integral part of the assessment process and you will not be interviewed without valid IELTS. Please check the IELTS Page for more information about the IELTS examination.
UK institutions' acknowledgement of application (offer or initial application correspondence with UK institutions)
One Photocopy of all relevant academic certificates and transcripts, no need accompanying English translations.
Chevening applicants from different areas of China can contact us respectively.
Candidates who are from Beijing, Tianjin, Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Tibet, Xinjiang, Hubei, Ningxia, Qinghai, Hebei, Henan, Jiangxi, Shandong, Inner Mongolia and Gansu, please contact:
Ms. Liu Yang (Beijing)
Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy, 4th Floor, Tower 1, Landmark Building, 8 North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004.
Tel: +86 (0)10 6590 6903-280
Fax: +86 (0)10 6590 0977
E-mail: Scholarships.Beijing@britishcouncil.org.cn
Candidates who are from Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Anhui, please contact:
Ms. Yvonne Yang (Shanghai)
Cultural and Education Section of the British Consulate-General, 1st Floor Cross Tower, 318 Fuzhou Lu, Shanghai 200001
Tel: +86 (0)21 63912626-215
Fax: +86 (0)21 63912121
E-mail: Scholarships.Shanghai@britishcouncil.org.cn
Candidates who are from Guangdong, Fujian, Hunan, Guangxi and Hainan, please contact:
Ms. Guan Shaoling (Guangzhou)
Cultural and Education Section of the British Consulate-General, 7th Floor, Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou 510620
Telephone: +86 (0)20 8510 3007
Fax:+86 (0)20 8510 3111
E-mail:Scholarships.Guangzhou@britishcouncil.org.cn
Candidates who are from Chongqing, Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan, please contact:
Ms Fiona Zhou (Chongqing)
Cultural and Education Section of the British Consulate-General, Room 5-7, 28/F Metropolitan Tower, 68 Zourong Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400010
Tel: +86 (0)23 63736888-228
Fax: +86 (0)23 63737898
E-mail:cq@britishcouncil.org.cn
Source: http://www.britishcouncil.org/china.htm
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
The Chevening Scholarships is the flagship scholarship Scheme of the British Government. The Scheme is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). The FCO is the British Government department responsible for overseas relations and foreign affairs through it's headquarters in London and Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates throughout the World.
In China, the scheme operates through the British Embassy in Beijing and the British Consulates-General in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing with administrative support from British Council. In China, British Council operates as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy in Beijing and British Counsulates-General in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing.
Chevening Scholarships are aimed at applicants for postgraduate studies or research at UK institutions of Higher Education. Each year over 1000 students from 119 countries are sent to the UK to study, of which more than 100 come from China - the largest single national group.
Criteria for Eligibility
- be a permanent resident of the People's Republic of China and not currently be working or studying overseas at the time of application
- not be in receipt of any other scholarships or award for the academic year
- hold a first degree in a related subject which is recognized by UK institutions
academic IELTS test score at least 6.5 overall with no individual band less than 6.0
- be mid-career staff (with a minimum of 3 years work experience) who has managerial, policy-influencing or decision-making responsibilities
- not staff, spouses, children or parents of staff from FCO, British Council and partner organisations
Possess the following 'Chevening' qualities
- must have ambition and drive
- have leadership potential
- show a commitment to change and organisational development
- be flexible and adaptable
- be innovative and creative
- have an ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
- Following subject areas will be given priority:
Public Policy
Law enforcement and Law
Economics and Finance
Trade & Investment *
Science and Technology
Environment and Sustainable Development
Energy and Climate Change
Media
Social Development especially Health care, education policy, human rights, legal reform
* Remark:UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) is the Government organisation that helps UK based companies succeed in international markets. We also assist overseas companies to bring high quality investment to the UK's vibrant economy. UKTI is looking for candidates who work for China's leading private and public organisations. They must show a drive for high personal and professional achievement linked to improving the commercial relationship between China and the UK.
Value of the scholarships
The FCO offers successful applicants scholarships covering tuition fees of up to £12,000, flights to and from the UK and living expenses sufficient for a single student. Some scholars may receive contribution from partners and sponsors of FCO.
All candidates from mainland China are supposed to submit both online application forms and supporting document: .
1.Online application form
https://www.chevening.fco.gov.uk/cheveningapplications/ca_start.aspx): The deadline for submitting Chevening scholarship online application form is 11 January 2010.
Please note once the online application form is submitted, applicants can not view or make any changes. Applicants are advised to read How to fill in online application form (http://www.britishcouncil.org/vhina-education-scholarship-chevening-2010-11_how_to_fill_in_online_application_form.pdf) Candidates will bear the consequence of submitting duplicated forms.
We would like to suggest all candidates to do thorough research on the subject and the university they intend to study with the scholarship before filling in their application form. Please visit our Education UK page for more information about the UK Higher Education.
2.Submission of supporting documents by 11 January 2010 to our offices.
Three sets of reference forms. One original set and 2 sets of copies. Each set is consist of one academic and one professional reference form. Both letters should be written and signed by referees. Reference form can be downloaded from the website.
Three photocopies of IELTS test report form, with at least IELTS overall 6.5, and no individual band less than 6. IELTS scores are an integral part of the assessment process and you will not be interviewed without valid IELTS. Please check the IELTS Page for more information about the IELTS examination.
UK institutions' acknowledgement of application (offer or initial application correspondence with UK institutions)
One Photocopy of all relevant academic certificates and transcripts, no need accompanying English translations.
Chevening applicants from different areas of China can contact us respectively.
Candidates who are from Beijing, Tianjin, Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Tibet, Xinjiang, Hubei, Ningxia, Qinghai, Hebei, Henan, Jiangxi, Shandong, Inner Mongolia and Gansu, please contact:
Ms. Liu Yang (Beijing)
Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy, 4th Floor, Tower 1, Landmark Building, 8 North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004.
Tel: +86 (0)10 6590 6903-280
Fax: +86 (0)10 6590 0977
E-mail: Scholarships.Beijing@britishcouncil.org.cn
Candidates who are from Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Anhui, please contact:
Ms. Yvonne Yang (Shanghai)
Cultural and Education Section of the British Consulate-General, 1st Floor Cross Tower, 318 Fuzhou Lu, Shanghai 200001
Tel: +86 (0)21 63912626-215
Fax: +86 (0)21 63912121
E-mail: Scholarships.Shanghai@britishcouncil.org.cn
Candidates who are from Guangdong, Fujian, Hunan, Guangxi and Hainan, please contact:
Ms. Guan Shaoling (Guangzhou)
Cultural and Education Section of the British Consulate-General, 7th Floor, Teem Tower, 208 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou 510620
Telephone: +86 (0)20 8510 3007
Fax:+86 (0)20 8510 3111
E-mail:Scholarships.Guangzhou@britishcouncil.org.cn
Candidates who are from Chongqing, Sichuan, Guizhou and Yunnan, please contact:
Ms Fiona Zhou (Chongqing)
Cultural and Education Section of the British Consulate-General, Room 5-7, 28/F Metropolitan Tower, 68 Zourong Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400010
Tel: +86 (0)23 63736888-228
Fax: +86 (0)23 63737898
E-mail:cq@britishcouncil.org.cn
Source: http://www.britishcouncil.org/china.htm
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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