Applications for Chevening scholarships 2009/2010 are now open.

If you have an excellent academic record and are interested in attending a UK university, then a British Chevening Scholarship could be right for you.

What is a Chevening Scholarship?

The Chevening Scholarship Programme is a prestigious awards scheme that provide funds for Moroccans to study for a Master's for a year or a short-term courses in the UK.

The scheme is Funded by the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the British Council.

Once you become a Chevening scholar, you will discover many opportunities to develop your career and become a future leader in your field.

The Chevening Scholarship Programme dosen’t provide fund to provide for study for a PhD or MBA or English Language Literature.  

What types of courses can I study on a Chevening scholarship?

Chevening scholars must study in the UK for at least three or twelve months. The course of study is usually a Master's degree.

What are the subject areas ?

The range of subjects selected for this year 2009/2010 are:

• Good governance and human rights
• Socio-economic development
• Countering radicalisation and extremism
• Working with youth
• Access to justice
• Anti-corruption
• Crisis management and contingency planning
• Public administration

The scholarships fund a whole year of postgraduate study in the UK only. This includes:

tuition fees (up to a maximum of £12,000 /-)   
gratis student visa    
pre-departure briefing from the British Council   
thesis allowances   
a monthly allowance to cover living expenses    
travel costs to and from the UK