The British Government’s Chevening Programme is the premier British scholarship and fellowship scheme for international postgraduate students. It was established in 1983 by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and is administered globally by British Embassies and the British Council.

What are Chevening Scholarships?
Chevening Scholarships are offered in over 150 countries and allow young professionals from around the world to take postgraduate courses in the UK each year.

In Colombia around 200 professionals have been awarded scholarships in the last 10 years. Scholarship holders have included the current President, Álvaro Uribe Vélez.

Who is awarded the scholarships?
Candidates should have relevant skills or potential to become opinion formers, future leaders and policy makers. Candidates’ studies should have the potential to benefit their country as well as their own personal professional development.

The priority study areas for postgraduate courses in 2008 and 2009 are:

• Political Science
• Human Rights
• International Humanitarian Law
• Conflict Resolution
• Peace Studies
• Public Sector Reform
• Governance
• International Relations
• Environment
• Natural Disaster Management and Prevention
• Climate Change
• Public Health

Why apply for a Chevening Scholarship?
Some aspects of the Chevening Programme that set it apart from others are:

• Selection is made by British Embassies with the assistance of the British Council
• On completion of studies the professional activities of scholars are monitored in their home country
• The chance to choose between nearly 200 quality higher education institutions
• Around 2,300 scholarships are awarded globally each year.
  
  

Hansard Research Scholars Programme

The Hansard Research Scholars Programme is a challenging opportunity for graduates and professionals to pursue a specific area of political academic interest whilst undertaking a high-profile internship within the world of British politics.

As a Hansard Research Scholar, you will be part of the Hansard Society, an organisation with an unparalleled reputation in the political world, developed over more than 60 years. You will study British politics at the London School of Economics, have seminars with politicians and intern in an organisation which corresponds with your research interests - be it with an NGO, a government department, a lobbying group or with the UK Parliament itself.

The Hansard Research Scholars Programme is a 12-week (11 weeks in summer), full-time course (split equally between study and internship).

For more information: www.hansardsociety.org.uk