YEREVAN.- UK Embassy in Armenia announced open applications for Chevening Scholarships, the prestigious global scholarship programme of the UK government.

The Scholarships, which are funded by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, operate in over 100 countries worldwide, and this year will support about 700 students.

The Scholarships are awarded to exceptional individuals with leadership potential. Awards are typically for a one-year Master’s degree, in any subject and at any UK university.

In Armenia for 2013/14 we welcome applications from candidates who wish to study for a

Master’s degree in the following academic fields:

• Law and Legal Studies

• Public Administration, Public Policy and Governance

• Political and Social Studies

• Economics

• International Relations

• Business and Innovation

There are no age restrictions for Chevening Scholarships. To qualify for a Chevening Scholarship you just need to demonstrate that you have achieved a minimum English language requirement (set out below) at the time that you submit your application

be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country at the time of applying for the award, and intend to return there at the end of the period of study hold a degree that is equivalent to at least a good UK second-class honours degree. Further information on UK degree equivalency can be found from UK NARIC  have completed at least two years' work or equivalent experience by 30 September 2012.

For detailed information please visit Armenia page at Chevening Scholarships official website www.chevening.org.

 

Scholars are personally selected by British High Commissions and British Embassies throughout the world, sometimes in partnership with sponsoring organisations. Deadline for application submission is 02 January, 2013