Chevening international Scholarships 2010-2011

Chevening international Scholarships 2010-2011



Chevening Scholarships

The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office awards Chevening scholarships for the spring and summer Hansard Research Scholars Programmes. Chevening scholarships are available in most countries but not the United States of America or EU countries.



The Chevening scholarship covers:

-the Programme fees (including accommodation, tuition, LSE registration, London transport, political study visits & cultural programme)

-international travel costs

-visa expenses

-a stipend to cover living expenses whilst in London



We are accepting applications for the Summer 2010 Programme (May 15 - July 31, 2010).

All applications for the Summer 2010 Programme must be post-marked no later than February 12, 2010. Please email study@hansard.lse.ac.uk for further details.

Click here for further details on the Hansard Research Scholars Programme



APPLICATION PROCEDURE (for Chevening applicants only)

All applicants must complete an application (see below) and attach the following pieces of documentation:a short personal statement outlining reasons for applying
a CV/ resume(also required by email)
a sample of written academic work (2,000 words approx.)
two letters of recommendation
university transcript


Applicants whose first language is not English (or whose previous degree was not taught in English) are required to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language.

The following qualifications are acceptable to the Hansard Society:TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with normally a minimum score of 603 in the paper test, 250 in the computer-based test or 100 in the internet based test.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with normally a minimum score of 6.5.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
Other qualifications may be considered.


Download the Hansard/ Chevening Research Scholars Programme application form in pdf format.

All applications should be sent to:

Hansard/ Chevening Research Scholars Programme
40-43 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1JA
United Kingdom
IMPORTANT: A copy of your full application must also be sent to the Chevening Officer at your local British Embassy/ High Commission. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview at their local British Embassy/ High Commission.

For further details, please contact the Programme Coordinator at study@hansard.lse.ac.uk or by phone on +44 207 438 1223.

We look forward to hearing from you!