{"id":12195,"date":"2012-01-17T00:01:32","date_gmt":"2012-01-16T23:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=12195"},"modified":"2016-11-24T10:53:05","modified_gmt":"2016-11-24T09:53:05","slug":"british-council-nigeria-chevening-scholarship-programme-2012-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/british-council-nigeria-chevening-scholarship-programme-2012-2013.html","title":{"rendered":"British Council Nigeria: Chevening Scholarship Programme 2012 \/ 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a future leader who is already experienced in your chosen profession and would like to further develop your career with a postgraduate course in the UK? Then the Chevening Scholarship could be right for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHAT IS THE CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME<\/strong>?<br \/>\nThe Chevening Scholarship Programme is a prestigious awards scheme that funds international postgraduate students who want to study in the UK for one academic year.<\/p>\n<p>Funded by the UK\u2019s Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the British Council, the scheme operates in over 150 countries and annually provides funding for over 2,300 scholars.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE A CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>This is a prestigious award that gives you the chance to experience a world-renowned educational system. In addition, it provides you with the opportunity to experience UK life and meet other Chevening scholars. Once you become a Chevening scholar, you will discover a lot of opportunities to develop your career and become a future leader in your field. Hear from the Chevening scholars themselves.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHO CAN APPLY<\/strong>?<br \/>\nYou can apply for a Chevening scholarship if:<br \/>\nYou are a postgraduate student who can prove your academic success and who has already begun a career in your chosen field.<br \/>\nYou you have between two and five years working experience (depending on the country you are applying in), with an excellent track record illustrating your achievements and your potential to use the skills gained during your scholarship to make a difference in your country.<br \/>\nYou have achieved an excellent mark for you undergraduate degree and can provide a transcript of your academic record. Specific academic requirements are available from the British Council offices in your country.<br \/>\nYou are 21 years or older (there are upper age limits for specific countries so please ensure you check this during your applications process).<br \/>\nYou are a resident in your country when you apply and provide your birth certificate (with translation).<br \/>\nYou must have good English language skills (most UK Higher Education institutions require a minimum IELTS of 6.5 for admission into postgraduate courses).<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEN TO APPLY<\/strong>?<br \/>\nApplications are only open at certain times of the year and differ per country. The dates will be advertised here on this site and\/or in the local newspapers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHICH COUNTRIES ARE OPEN<\/strong>?<br \/>\nCountry Closing Date<br \/>\nBotswana 14 December 2011<br \/>\nNigeria 20 January 2012<br \/>\nEthiopia 15 January 2012<br \/>\nSouth Africa 18 January 2012<br \/>\nSouth Sudan 22 January 2012<br \/>\nUganda 23 January 2012<br \/>\nZambia 27 January 2012<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHAT ARE THE AREAS OF STUDY<\/strong>?<br \/>\nApplicants will normally be selected from those who wish to take courses in:<br \/>\nEconomics<br \/>\nFinance<br \/>\nBanking<br \/>\nLaw<br \/>\nHuman rights<br \/>\nPublic administration<br \/>\nManagement<br \/>\nProject planning<br \/>\nMedia<br \/>\nPolitical science<br \/>\nInternational relations<br \/>\nDiplomatic training<br \/>\nEnvironmental studies<br \/>\nAlthough applicants for other courses (as varied as counter-terrorism, religion and energy\/climate change) may be considered. You are expected to show a commitment to return to your country, where you will contribute to the country\u2019s socio-economic development using the new skills and knowledge acquired during your stay in the UK.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HOW TO APPLY<\/strong><br \/>\nYou will need to submit the following documents to us when the application season is open:To Complete the application online\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chevening.fco.gov.uk\/CheveningApplications\/ca_start.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Birth certificate (with translation).<br \/>\nSupporting letters from two referees.<br \/>\nPhotocopies of academic certificates.<br \/>\nTranscript\/record of exams that you have passed.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.britishcouncil.org\/africa-chevening.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for more details<\/a> href=&#8221;https:\/\/www.chevening.fco.gov.uk\/CheveningApplications\/ca_start.aspx&#8221;&gt;https:\/\/www.chevening.fco.gov.uk\/CheveningApplications\/ca_start.aspx<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a future leader who is already experienced in your chosen profession and would like to further develop your career with a postgraduate course in the UK? 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