Chevening Scholarships in Syria are awarded to outstanding emerging leaders to pursue a one-year Master’s at any UK university. The scholarship programme provides a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.
A Chevening Scholarship offers financial support along with the opportunity to become part of the highly regarded and influential Chevening global network.
Applicants from Syria can choose any course of study, but we particularly welcome applications in the following fields:
Conflict resolution
Democracy
Economic development
Good governance
Human rights
Institution building
Law
Media
Peace studies
Reconstruction
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HOW TO APPLY
Applications for 2016/2017 Chevening Scholarships are now open. Please read the information on this page carefully prior to applying. Applications close on 3 November at 12:00 GMT (midday UK time)
Applications for Chevening Scholarships can only be submitted using the Chevening online application system, available through the 'apply' button on this page.
Prior to starting your application for a Chevening Scholarship please ensure you have the following ready:
Essential:
Two references to be provided in a letter format and written in English
Valid passport/national ID card
University transcripts (undergraduate, postgraduate)
Three different UK Master's course choices
Please note that only documents in PDF format can be uploaded and documents cannot be over 5MB in size.
Optional:
English language (if already met the requirements)
UK Master's university offer (if already met the requirements)
You can submit your initial application without these optional documents and upload them to your application at any point up to 14 July 2016.
Please note that if you are eventually conditionally selected for a Chevening Scholarship, it is essential that you provide evidence that you meet the Chevening English language requirements and that you have at least one offer from an eligible course before 14 July 2016 in order to remain in the process.
Application guidance
It is recommended that you read the guidance below to help you submit an eligible application.
Eligibility criteria
English language criteria
References
Work experience
Online application system
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
university tuition fees
a monthly stipend
travel costs to and from the UK
an arrival allowance
a homeward departure allowance
a thesis grant
a grant for study materials
a study travel allowance
the cost of one visa application
a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
UK visa: There are no UK visa processing centres available in Syria so if your application is successful you may be required to travel to an alternative country to apply for your UK visa. Applicants will be expected to meet all costs associated with travelling to an alternative country, however scholars may be eligible for a discretionary reimbursement of some travel costs. You will receive further information on what reimbursements are available to you should you be selected for a Chevening Scholarship.
TB tests: There are no TB testing facilities available in Syria so if your application is successful you may be required to travel to an alternative country to take a test. Applicants will be expected to meet all costs associated with travelling to an alternative country, however scholars may be eligible for a discretionary reimbursement of some travel costs. You will receive further information on what reimbursements are available to you should you be selected for a Chevening Scholarship.
English language: There are no English language test centres available in Syria so applicants may be required to travel to an alternative country to take a test. We strongly encoura