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Chevening Scholarships is not only offer of 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.
Chevening Scholarships in Nigeria are for talented people who have been identified as potential future leaders, decision makers and opinion formers. We accept applications from a wide range of subject areas, however we particularly welcome applicants with a background or academic interest in the following fields:
Promoting Economic Prosperity, Free Trade & Transparent Accounting
Governance, Democracy and Human Rights
Security and Stability
Energy & Environment
Tackling Transnational Crimes (such as Drug Trafficking & Human Trafficking)
Supporting Progressive & Investigative Journalism
Selection criteria
Chevening Scholarships are for high-calibre graduates with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership. You will need to demonstrate that you:
have the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership in your home country
are motivated to develop your career in order to establish a position of leadership in your own country within ten years of your Scholarship
have a clear post-Scholarship plan, outlining your career objectives and how you plan to achieve them
are committed to networking to find global solutions
are committed to networking within the Chevening community, via online engagement and attending Chevening events in the UK and engaging with the alumni network in your home country
are able to use your studies and experience in the UK to benefit yourself, your country and the UK
are capable of successfully undertaking and completing your proposed course of study in the UK
Eligibility
There are no age restrictions for Chevening Scholarships. To qualify for a Chevening Scholarship, you must:
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
Application Closing Date
14 December, 2012
Application procedure
To apply for a Chevening Scholarship, you must complete and submit an online eChevening application form.
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