Applications for 2017/18 Chevening Scholarships open in Hong Kong
The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for 2017/2018 Chevening Scholarships from 8 August until 8 November 2016.
Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential who also have strong academic backgrounds. The scholarship offers financial support to study for a master’s degree at any UK university and the opportunity to become part of an influential global network of 46,000 alumni.
The call for new applicants follows the selection of 16 scholars from Hong Kong & Macao, who won an award to study at a UK university this year.
There are more than 1,500 Chevening Scholarships on offer globally for the 2017/2018 academic cycle. These scholarships represent a significant investment from the UK government to develop the next cohort of global leaders.
Caroline Wilson, HM 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 Macao, 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 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 twenty years of Chevening in Hong Kong and Macao, I look forward to seeing an even broader range and number of applicants applying for places on this prestigious programme.
Chevening Secretariat Director, Michael Scott-Kline, said:
Those who step forward to apply for a Chevening Scholarship are already demonstrating the kind of ambitious forward-thinking that typifies Chevening Scholars. The potential rewards for applying are unquantifiable. Not only do scholars receive a first-rate UK education which can open doors in their respective careers, they also join a strong global network — a network they will draw on and contribute to for the rest of their lives. It is my pleasure to announce the opening of the 2017/2018 competition for Chevening Scholarships. Applying – or encouraging a friend to apply – may turn out to be the best decision you ever make. Everyone who has ever benefitted from being a Chevening Scholar has one thing in common — they had the ambition to simply apply.
Chevening Programme Manager, Louise Thomson, said:
Scholars can choose almost any master’s course at any UK university. As well as an unparalleled academic experience, scholars enjoy exclusive access to year-round opportunities to familiarise them with the UK, its history, institutions, customs, and people. Recent scholars have taken in breath-taking views of the UK, experienced Britain’s heritage and history through its stately homes and castles, discussed international policy at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and interacted with high profile academics, politicians, and even royals at a range of academic, cultural, and social events. Whether they’re inside a lecture theatre or not, scholars are constantly learning.
Applications for Chevening Scholarships must be submitted online at the Chevening website. Visit Chevening 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 more than 1,500 scholarships were awarded in 2016/2017. There are over 46,000 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 on the Chevening website