Chevening Scholarships 2014/ 2015 Applications for 2014-2015 Chevening Scholarships in Egypt are now and will close on 8 November 2013. About: The Scholarships not only offer financial support to study for a Master’s degree at the UK’s leading universities, but the opportunity to become part of an influential and highly regarded global network. Objective: Attract talented professionals who are potential future leaders, decisionmakers and opinion formers. Applications are acceptable from a wide range of subject areas; however, applications in the following fields are particularly welcomed: Politics and Economics Law, Transitional Justice and Human Rights Communication, Media and Journalism Management and Public Policy Environment Banking, Finance and Investment Last year, twenty one Chevening Scholars from Egypt studied in the UK. Financial support: A Chevening Scholarship in Egypt includes: a monthly stipend, travel to and from your country via an approved route, an arrival and excess baggage allowance, a thesis or dissertation grant, the cost of an entry clearance visa and tuition fees (a global tuition fee cap of £12,000 will apply for MBA courses) How to apply for a Chevening Scholarship in Egypt. Before applying 1 Sign up for alerts about Chevening Scholarships in Egypt by clicking on ‘Register’. Read the Guidance for Applicants. Ensure that you meet the Chevening eligibility criteria and consider how you can demonstrate that you meet the Chevening selection criteria in your application. All applicants will need to meet the program minimum English language requirement by 23 June and further details on how you can fulfil this are available in the Guidance for Applicants. If you are required to take an English language test and do not have a valid English language certificate then please consider booking an English language test date now. Research which UK universities/courses you wish to attend as you must include three of these on your application (in order of preference) and demonstrate why you believe these are the right courses for your career. You should apply to your chosen universities at the same time as submitting your application for a Chevening Scholarship. Research the English language requirements for your chosen courses – they are almost certain to have higher requirements than the minimum requirements for applying for a Chevening Scholarship. Plan how you are going to meet those requirements. Think about who you will nominate as referees on your application. You are required to nominate two referees. Website: http://www.chevening.org/egypt/ 2