Applications for 2019/2020 Chevening Scholarships are open between 6 August and 6 November 2018.
فتح باب التقديم للحصول على منحة “تشيفنينج” للراغبين في الحصول على درجة الماجستير من لندن، حيث تغطي تكاليف السفر والإقامة والمصروفات للعام الجامعى 2019/2020 .
التعريف بمنح تشيفنيج
• برنامج منح تشيفنينج هو أحد برامج المنح الدراسية فى المملكة المتحدة، وهـو برنامج منح دراسية شهير وريادي لشموله على العديد من التخصصات الدراسية، ما يجعله مناسبا لقطاع واسع من الطلاب الدوليين في كثير من دول العالم .• منح تشيفنينج برنامج تمثل فرصة مثالية للدراسة فى بريطانيا بالنسبة لطلاب الشرق الأوسط، فالبرنامج يضم أكثر من 700 منحة دراسية مختلفة تحت إشراف وزراة الخارجية البريطانية .
• “تشيفنينج” هي برنامج المنح الدولية للحكومة البريطانية، بتمويل من مكتب وزارة الخارجية والكومنولث والمنظمات الشريكة، وتُمنح للمميزين ذوي القدرات القيادية من جميع أنحاء العالم لمتابعة الدراسات العليا في جامعات المملكة المتحدة.
• ويوفر البرنامج تمويلاً كاملاً أو جزئياً للدراسة على مستوى الدراسات العليا، وعادة ما تكون لمدة عام واحد لدرجة الماجستير، حول أي موضوع وفي أي جامعة بالمملكة المتحدة.
لمعرفة المزيد من المعلومات حول البرنامج في مصر وكيفية التقديم للمنح
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علما بأن موعد التقديم من 6 أغسطس 2018 إلى 6 نوفمبر 2018.
HELLO APPLICANT,
Welcome to the second edition of the Alphagram – our newsletter for those interested in Chevening Awards to study in the UK in 2019/2020! Every month until the end of the year, we’ll be sending you top tips and reminders for submitting your application, as well as informing you of what is happening in the Chevening community.
You are receiving the Alphagram as you signed up to be informed about important information about Chevening.
We are pleased to announce that the application window for 2019/2020 scholarships and some fellowships opened on 6 August and closes 6 November 2018*.
In exactly one year’s time, you could be packing your bags and heading for the UK having been #ChosenForChevening!
* Some fellowships have different closing dates, please check programme pages for more information.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
All Chevening Scholarship applications go through a number of stages throughout the application and selection process and some of the key dates to be aware of for the 2019/2020 application timeline are above.
For specific fellowship timelines, please visit individual fellowship pages.
FACEBOOK LIVE
QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
The Chevening Secretariat will be running a live question and answer session through the official Chevening Awards (FCO) Facebook page.
Teams will be on hand to answer any of your burning questions regarding Chevening, the application process, and things you may just need more clarity on before you submit your application.
Save the date in your diaries to avoid missing out:
Date: Wednesday, 26 September 2018
Time: 12:00 – 13:00 BST (UK time)
FIVE TOP TIPS FOR YOUR CHEVENING APPLICATION
1. Ensure that you have read and understood the questions
Chevening Awards are highly competitive. Make sure that you have fully understood and clearly answered the questions. Your application will be assessed by an independent panel, against hundreds of other applicants from your country or terriroty, so ensure that you have explained why you are an ideal Chevening Scholar or Fellow.
2. Clear and concise answers
Make the most of the upper word limit on each question by choosing your words carefully and answering the questions in a clear and direct manner. Use examples where appropriate, and draw on experiences from your career and studies. Please do not co-write answers with friends or plagiarise. All applications are scanned by plagiarism software and applications that contain material from the internet or publications are automatically rejected.
3. Remember that you can save your application and come back to it
If you are applying for a scholarship, you have three months (from 6 August to 6 November) to submit your application so make sure that this time is used wisely. Take time to carefully consider your answers—do not submit rushed answers. For a step-by-step guide to the new online application system see our handy video here.
4. Apply for your university courses as soon as possible
Some universities may not be accepting applications until after the Chevening Scholarship application deadline. You should submit your three university applications as soon as you can. Some universities charge application fees and it is your responsibility to meet these costs.
5. Be mindful of the deadline
Applications for Chevening Scholarships close on 6 November 2018 at 12:00pm (UK time). Some fellowship programmes have an earlier deadline day, so please check your country pages for further details. You will need to submit your application ahead of this time. You should not wait until the last day in case you encounter technical difficulties. Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
CHOOSING YOUR PERFECT COURSE:
POSTGRAD’S OPINION
Finding the right course at the right institution is critical if you are to get the most out of your experience of studying in the UK. Our partners from postgrad.com know all about what’s on offer across the UK, and they kindly share advice on how to choose the perfect course:
1. Make sure you opt for a subject that really interests you
This may sound obvious but it’s really important to opt for a subject that you actually enjoy when you are choosing your postgrad programme. Although studying a subject at postgraduate level is extremely fulfilling it is also an intense experience, and to successfully study at this level you need to make sure you choose a subject that you have a great deal of interest in. Browse our subject guides and see what factors you’ll need to consider when choosing your postgrad programme.
2. Choose a programme that is taught in the way you enjoy
Different students thrive in different environments. Whilst some people thrive on classroom-based learning and prefer a more theoretical approach to learning, others benefit more from a hands-on experience and being based more ‘out in the field’. Make sure you find out how your chosen subject is taught at your top university choices to ensure you choose the best fit for you. Find out about the variety of universities in the UK and decide what suits you.
3. Location matters
The location of your university also plays an important role in your enjoyment of your postgraduate experience – and the UK has a great selection of universities in a variety of fantastic locations. Do you crave the big city lifestyle? If the answer is yes, then you’ll probably be best off in a university in one of the UK’s big cities like London, Liverpool or Glasgow. However, if you’d prefer a campus-based postgraduate experience – the UK also has plenty of world-class universities in more relaxed locations for you to choose from. Have a look at some of the great places to live and study in the UK.
4. Talk to former students
Finally, speaking to people who have already completed your potential postgrad programme is a great way to gauge what the course is really like. Most UK universities have strong alumni networks and by connecting with the university’s alumni via social media or the university’s alumni office, it can really help you work out if your postgrad course will deliver what you expect from it. For example, former students can give you information about networking opportunities and tips for making connections with others.
If you still need some more guidance in choosing your perfect postgrad programme, a great way to get started is to use the Chevening course search powered by postgrad.com to find out exactly what postgraduate courses are available in your chosen field.
WHAT CHEVENING MEANS TO A SCHOLAR
2017 Chevening Scholar Tiffany Stewart shares what Chevening means to her and could also mean to you!
FIVE OF THE FIVE MOST… AT FAREWELL
In the last Alphagram, we introduced you to Chevening’s annual Farewell event which was held at Alexandra Palace on 4 July 2018. In this Alphagram, we wanted to show you a different view of the event which showcases some of the fun our scholars have as they bid us farewell. We explore five of the five most interesting headgear; awesome smiles; incredible dance moves scholars tried to teach us; most encountered flags; and elaborate traditional outfits.
YOUR FAQS
Your most frequently asked questions have been answered below. Please click the links to find individual answers.
English Language
*Is IELTS UKVI acceptable instead of IELTS Academic?
*I have IELTS of at least 6.5 but I got 5.5 in xx. Is this OK?
Please see our guidance on English language for more details.
Eligibility
*I already have a master’s degree – am I still eligible to apply?
*I will graduate in 20xx. Am I eligible to apply for a scholarship now?
*I have completed xx. Does this count towards my work experience for the eligibility?
*I have an ACCA (or other professional qualification) but no undergraduate degree. Can I apply?
Miscellaneous
*What date do the applications open?
*I applied last year, and I want to apply again. Will my last result affect my chances this year?
*On the application form, I couldn’t find xx course at xx University?
*I’ve chosen different courses at different universities/ my courses are similar but don’t have the exact same titles from 3 different universities – will my application still be valid?
*I’ve submitted my application but I noticed that there’s an error. Can you help me?
THIS COULD BE YOU
This is a very exciting time of year for Chevening as it is the time when scholars from 2017 are completing their dissertations and preparing to go home having joined our alumni network and scholars from the class of 2018 are making their final arrangements and arriving in the UK.
We say goodbye to one cohort of Cheveners whilst saying welcome to another. This time next year, you could be #ChosenforChevening and this time in 2020, you could be reliving your #CheveningMemories.
Follow our hashtags on Twitter and Instagram to see more from our newest scholars and a selection of memories from our 2017 scholars below.
You’ll receive the next Alphagram in early October.
In our next issue we’ll discuss more application tips and advice from a scholar on course selections as well as an update on what our scholars have been up to during their first moments in the UK.
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