Applications for 2016/17 Chevening Scholarships open 3 August in Hong Kong
The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for 2016/2017 Chevening Scholarships from 3 August until 3 November 2015.
Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with strong academic backgrounds who also have demonstrable leadership potential. The scholarship offers financial support to study for a Master’s degree at any of the UK’s leading universities and the opportunity to become part of an influential global network of 44,000 alumni.
The call for new applicants follows the selection of 23 scholars from Hong Kong and Macao, who won an award to study at a UK university this year.
There are approximately 1,500 Chevening Scholarships on offer globally for the 2016/2017 academic cycle. These scholarships represent a significant investment from the UK Government to develop the next cohort of global leaders.
Caroline Wilson, British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao said:
The Chevening programme offers a unique opportunity to Hong Kong and Macao’s established and future leaders to become part of a truly global network, contribute to the continued development of Hong Kong and build lifelong links with the UK. Since 1996 more than 600 of the brightest and best scholars from Hong Kong and Macao have completed internationally recognised Masters courses at some of the UK’s leading institutions and become part of the global Chevening community. We are grateful in Hong Kong for the support of our partner organisations – CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, HSBC, the Aberdeen University Hong Kong Association and Swire Educational Trust – which has enabled us to increase the number of scholars we have sent to the UK in recent years. With 2016 marking 20 years of Chevening in Hong Kong, I look forward to seeing an even broader range and number of applicants applying for places on this prestigious programme.
Chevening Scholarships in Hong Kong
Chevening Secretariat Director, Michael Scott-Kline, said:
A Chevening Scholarship is a mark of honour bestowed on individuals who have been identified as having the qualities to become highly influential global leaders. Not only do award recipients receive a first-rate UK education, through Chevening they join a vibrant community of Chevening Alumni, Foreign and Commonwealth Office staff, UK universities, and partner organisations. Chevening Award recipients will draw on and contribute to this community for the rest of their lives. I am delighted to announce the opening of the 2016/2017 competition for Chevening Scholarships. I strongly encourage emerging and established leaders to make an application – it may be the best decision you ever make.
Chevening Programme Manager, Nyssa Lee-Woolf, said:
As well as an unparalleled academic experience, Chevening Scholars enjoy exclusive access to a wide range of events and opportunities designed to introduce them to the UK, its history, institutions, customs, and people. Scholars could take in the breath-taking views of the Scottish Highlands, come face to face with Britain’s heritage and history in its stately homes and castles, or debate diplomacy and international policy at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Applications for Chevening Scholarships must be submitted online at the Chevening website. Visit www.chevening.org/faqs for detailed information on the eligibility criteria and award specifications.
About Chevening Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships are the UK Government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The scholarships support study at UK universities – mostly one year Master’s degrees – for individuals with demonstrable potential to become future leaders, decision-makers, and opinion formers.
Chevening began in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international awards scheme. Chevening Scholars come from over 160 countries and territories worldwide (excluding the USA and the EU), and over 1,500 scholarships were awarded in 2015/2016. There are over 44,000 Chevening Alumni around the world who comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.
The name ‘Chevening’ comes from Chevening House in Sevenoaks, Kent – currently the joint official residence of the UK’s Foreign Secretary.
More information is available at www.chevening.org.