The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the University of Edinburgh have decided to collaborate in a scheme to provide jointly-funded Chevening Scholarships for Palestinian who are resident in Gaza who are wishing to study in the United Kingdom.
Candidates’ conditions of eligibility
*Must be resident in Gaza
*Display intellectual ability and leadership potential
*Have an adequate standard of English I.e. 6.5 marking or over in IELTS( but exceptionally pre-sessional English language training might be provided subject to the merits each case
*Age 25-35
*Already hold a degree of an equivalent standard to at least a good UK second-class Honour degree
*Have proven track record and potential to rise a position influence
*Not already have received or currently receiving financial benefit from a previous HMG funded scholarship
What subjects can I study?
You can apply to any subject at University of Edinburgh
How many Chevening scholarships are available to Palestinians?
Up to two scholarships for Gaza
How and when can I apply?
Application process for 2011/2012 will be announced in due course
What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers the following:
Tuition fees (up to a maximum of £12,400)
Gratis student visa
Pre-departure briefing from the British Council
Arrival allowances
Thesis allowances
A monthly allowance to cover living expenses
Travel costs to and from the UK
Scholarships do not cover the costs for accompanying family
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