Chevening Scholarships for Cuban professionals to study in the UK
Applications for 2015-16 Chevening Scholarships for Cuban professionals are open until 15 November 2014
Chevening Scholarships
Applications for 2015-16 Chevening Scholarships, the prestigious global scholarship programme of the UK government, open on Friday 1 August 2014 and will continue until Saturday 15 November 2014. Potential Cuban candidates are strongly encouraged to apply during this period. Awards are typically for a one-year Master’s degree at any of the UK’s leading universities.
The priority areas in which candidates are sought for 2015-16 are as follows:
- Economics
- Business administration
- Communications
- Energy
- Law
Candidates from other areas will also be considered but will have less probability to be short-listed.
Applicants for 2015/16 Chevening Scholarships must:
- be a Cuban citizen and intend to return to Cuba at the end of the period of study;
- hold a university degree;
- have achieved the minimum English language exam (IELTS) requirement by 15 July 2015. For details: www.britishcouncil.org
- have completed at least two years’ work or equivalent experience before applying for a Chevening Scholarship;
- be able to obtain the correct visa, and receive an unconditional offer from a UK university.
The Chevening Scholarhips cover:
- Tuition fees (up to £13,000)
- A living allowance at a set rate (for one individual)
- An economy class return airfare to the UK
- An additional allowance package
The Scholarships, which are funded by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, operate in 118 countries worldwide. This year the scholarships will support over 600 established or emerging leaders.
Chevening alumni have an excellent record of rising to positions of leadership across a wide range of fields: including politics, business, the media, religion, and academia. Some work as MPs, leading journalists or policy advisers to NGOs and think tanks; others occupy senior positions in commercial organisations.
Applications for Chevening Scholarships must be submitted online at www.chevening.org. Cuban applicants should read theonline guidance and demonstrate how they meet the Chevening selection criteria before submitting an application.
It is up to the candidate to find a course and apply directly to this scheme. Further details are available on the country page for Cuba www.chevening.org/cuba.