NATJECAJ ZA DODJELU STIPENDIJA ZA STUDIJ U UJEDINJENOM KRALJEVSTVU VELIKE BRITANIJE I SJEVERNE IRSKE

15.10.2007.

BRITISH CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS

Are you a graduate? Do you want to study in the UK for between three months and one year? The British government is offering scholarships to future high fliers who have the potential to become leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers in Croatia.

For applications and information please visit www.britishcouncil.org/croatia.

The scholarships are for Croatian citizens who currently live in Croatia and who intend to return to Croatia to make their careers there.

Below is a summary of the schemes followed by details of the individual courses, candidate profiles, application details and what is covered by each scholarship.

SUMMARY

Chevening Scholarship: Between three months and one year studying at a UK university.
(Apply now, deadline for application forms is 9^th November 2007)

In academic year 2008-9, we are offering post-graduate scholarships from three months to one year in the following subjects: Politics, International Relations and EU studies; Journalism; Law; Economics; Human Rights; Environment; Business; and Management.

Candidate profile: Candidates are expected to be graduates and professionals who would return to Croatia to become leaders in their fields. As a guideline, candidates should be between 23 and 35 years of age. We encourage applications from candidates who have already taken the first steps in their careers. The scholarships are for Croatian citizens.

About the courses: This scheme gives the widest degree of flexibility. Candidates choose the courses they would like to study. To find out about possible courses visit www.educationuk.org  or  www.prospects.ac.uk or www.postgrad.hobsons.com .

What is covered by the scholarship: The scholarship covers all university and college fees, travel to and from the UK, accommodation and basic living expenses for a single person.

Documents needed: completed application forms, a copy of your diploma and a transcript of grades, two references (one academic and one professional).

Application details: Please use the application form available here and send it, together with other necessary documents, in two copies to the British Council, Ilica 12/I, 10001 Zagreb. All applications must be received by 9 November 2007.

 

Oxford University Foreign Service Programme: Postgraduate course in diplomatic studies lasting up to one year.
(Apply now, deadline for application forms is 9^th November 2007)

We are currently also inviting applications for a course of study at Oxford University Foreign Service Programme for academic year 2008-09.

Candidate profile: This programme is specifically designed to provide established and experienced diplomats in the early middle years of their career with the opportunity to spend up to a year in Oxford studying their profession in its modern context, giving special attention to the changes associated with globalisation and the academic and practical skills this involves for today's diplomats. More senior diplomats can apply to carry out full-time research on an agreed relevant subject for part or all of the year.

About the course: The OUFSP has for many years brought together diplomats in early-to-mid career for a course lasting a full academic year, from early October to late June. Its graduates now occupy a large number of senior posts in the international field.

Most FSP members are established diplomats proposed for the course by their governments, who return to their practical career work after the course is over. They must have a good honours degree and specific experience of working in the international field which will enable them to contribute to as well as benefit from the programme. It is sometimes possible to include a few non-diplomats with suitable background, personal qualities and working experience.

There is a very wide geographical spread of membership on the course. Substantial benefit is derived from the exchange of experience among participants.

Members who successfully complete the curriculum and the year-end examinations receive the Oxford University Certificate in Diplomatic Studies. Those who during the first term volunteer and are accepted for the "diploma option", which requires in addition the completion of a substantial research project, qualify for the Oxford University Postgraduate Diploma in Diplomatic Studies.

More senior diplomats, instead of following the full normal curriculum, may apply to carry out during part or all of the academic year full-time research into an agreed relevant subject proposed by them as Visiting Fellows. They are then closely associated with the course and participate fully in the year's events. 

For further details, please visit www.qeh.ox.ac.uk/fsp.html.
What is covered by the scholarship: The scholarship covers all university and college fees, travel to and from the UK, accommodation and basic living expenses for a single person.

Documents needed: completed application form, a copy of your birth certificate, a copy of your diploma and a transcript of grades, a copy of your certificate of citizenship or passport, CV and two written references (one academic and one professional).

Application details: Please use the application form available here and send it, together with other necessary documents, in two copies to the British Council, Ilica 12/I, 10001 Zagreb. All applications must be received by 9 November 2007 inclusive. Please do NOT send your application form and documents direct to Oxford.

UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITIONS

Joint scholarship with the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration: Up to one year studying Contemporary European Studies at the University of Sussex for current or future civil servants.

OSI/Chevening Oxford and York scholarship: Up to one year studying at the University of Oxford or the University of York.

OSI/Chevening Cambridge: One year studying at the University of Cambridge.

Chevening/Shell Scholarships - University of Cambridge/University of Durham/University of Edinburgh/Imperial College/University of Leeds/University of Oxford/UCL: One year studying in various field at one of the universities listed above.

Hansard Society Research Scholars Programme: Three-month course with classes at LSE and the option of being attached to a UK member of parliament, the BBC or a UK institution.

Chevening/UNEP-WCMC Scholarships in Biodiversity: one year research and work experience at the World Conservation Monitoring Centre in Cambridge.

Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards: Funding for up to three years' PhD study for science, engineering, medicine, social science and technology students at one of the 25 British universities selected to participate in this scheme.

Oxford Colleges Hospitality Scheme: One month studying in the libraries of Oxford University for young researchers and lecturers at universities.

 

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