BRITISH CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS
WHAT ARE THE BRITISH CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS?Chevening scholarships are offered by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (the British Ministry of Foreign Affairs) every year in over 150 countries world-wide. This is a prestigious scholarship scheme providing fully funded scholarships for Master’s Degree programmes to talented graduates and young professionals from Nigeria. Chevening has produced over 800 scholars since 1984. This makes the country the highest beneficiary in sub-Saharan Africa. The return rate of scholars to Nigeria is almost 100%, with many ex-scholars going ahead to hold important posts in different sectors in Nigeria, thereby helping to develop the Nigerian nation.

INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications are now invited from suitably qualified candidates for the 2006/2007 British Chevening scholarship awards. These awards are for up to 12 months’ postgraduate study at a UK higher education institution for the academic year commencing in September 2006. The aim of the scheme, which is funded by the British government, is to contribute to the political, economic and social development of Nigeria. It is designed to benefit the country’s future leaders, thinkers and opinion formers.

Applications will only be considered from younger professionals who:

have an upper-second or first-class degree.

are aged between 25-40 [men] and 25-45 [women].

can demonstrate outstanding achievement in their field.

can demonstrate the potential to make positive impact on the future of Nigeria.



The following themes and subject areas are of special interest:

Governance (including strengthening democracy, electoral reform, judicial/police reform, journalism, economic governance and public sector reform).

Energy (including security/governance of oil and gas industry, renewable energy).

Sustainable development (including non-oil sector economic development, privatisation, MDGs/poverty reduction,
education and environmental management).

Business administration/Economics.

Islamic studies.



The above list serves as a guide. Exceptional candidates from other fields may also be considered. Funding is not available for Ph.D. programmes.

Preliminary application forms can be obtained from the British Council offices listed below. Completed applications should be returned to the nearest British Council office by 31 July 2005 at the latest.

Abuja:

Grace Kwasau, British Council, Plot 2935, IBB Way, Maitama, Abuja.
Lagos:

Tina Mgbachi, British Council, 20 Thompson Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Kano:

Mary Obamudi, British Council, 10 Emir’s Palace Road, Kano.
Port Harcourt:
Patience Ezinwoke, British Council, Plot 300, Olusegun Way
GRA II, Port Harcourt.



Further information on the Chevening scholarship scheme can be found on the Chevening website (opens in a new window).