Scholarship Grants Awaits Filipinos in United Kingdom
Aug 18, 2009
Filipinos who wants to study in the United Kingdom (UK) and experience its unique learning environment now has a chance to do it for free. The British Embassy in Manila announced that they are now accepting applications for the Chevening Scholarship Programme, an esteemed award given to deserving foreigners.
Recipients are given a once in a lifetime opportunity to study the course of their choice in UK and at the same time connect and interact with scholars of other nationalities. The said scholarship ultimately aims to build an association of individuals with close ties to UK, those with the potential to be leaders in their respective countries.
This program is managed by the British Council together with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The British Embassy in Manila selects Filipino candidates.
All expenses such as academic fees, monthly stipend and airfares during the study period will be shouldered by the UK government.
Peter Beckingham, British Ambassador to the Philippines said, "Chevening Scholarships are highly sought after awards which enable overseas students to study in the United Kingdom. The competition is intense, with thousands of applicants from over 130 countries. I am delighted that Filipinos are among the successful. This underpins the growing education links between our two countries."
How to Apply
The Chevening Scholarship Programme for the academic year 2010/2011 for the Philippines, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau begins 1 August. All applications are done on-line and must be submitted before 15 October 2009.
Minimum Qualifications:
·an applicant is a Filipino, Marshallese, Micronesian, or Palauan national
·has attained a local/international degree
·has two years work experience in your chosen career
·applicant should also be committed to returning to the applicant's home country after the period of study
For more information about this program, please visit the Chevening website
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is the scholarship available for other years... i want to apply but i'm only a frehmen college student... i want to finsihed first my studies here.. - Isaiah John Palo
hello!..I'm very interested in this scholarship, however I don't have IELTS score although I haave background. I can't complete my application because of it. Is it okey to pass this application even if it is late? - Marites Santos
have a good day!!!! im one of the interested in this said scholarship.. may i know the complete details where i can submit my documents... and what are the requirements!!!! i am a registrar / secretary in a well known company here in lipa bats... but im still not finish my study... im only a high school diploma... it's a big opportunity and a chnce for me to pursue my career if youve given me a chnce to grant this scholarship... i am looking and hoping for your positive responce... - Jenelyn De Silva Pelagio
We may need to advise the British embassy and person in-charge of the Chevening program to re-consider the first and secondary language for us Filipinos. TOEFL or IELTS is not mandatory for us, because the English language is already part of our culture in the Philippines. Other provincial areas in the country have less usage and comprehension on the mother language (Tagalog or Filipino), instead use English as the means to communicate intra-national or within the country. - Wilbert Pineda
hi there!i tried to complete all the online application but i cannot submit it cuz i dont have ielts...im a nurse and i want to be part of this how can i apply?can i dgo directly to british embassy here in philippines?thanks! - Lulu
This is the great bullet for all the Filipino..We must appreciate the good intention and support of british country to all filipino..I already submit my application on line and hope and pray this will be my stepping stone to continue my doctoral..again thank you to british country and people for this program ..More Power and God Bless.. - Renato
HI there,
It's nice to hear the great opportunity for the Filipinos who wanted to study in UK. I wanted to join and avail the program. What are the requirements.
Thank you - Virginia F Caballero
HI, I'm Virginia Caballero, employee.
It's nice to hear the great opportunity for the Filipinos who wanted to study in UK. I wanted to join and avail the program. What are the requirements.
Thank you - Virginia G. Maambong
I'm glad to hear about this progran. I'm a licensed nurse but don't have enough ex[erience that would fit the qualification that was posted. can i still apply for thu-is scholarship. please advise me about this. I'm very much interested. Thanks and more power. leng - Joceline R. Lucas
I am not a degree holder but im with my company for 4yrs. I want to pursue my studies but financially, i cannot. I am a single parent and belonged to a class C-D type of living. Is there any chances that i could be granted to apply? Thanks. - Maria Real Rosete
is the scholarship available for other years... i want to apply but i'm only a frehmen college student... i want to finsihed first my studies here.. - Isaiah John Palo