OSI/FCO Oxford Chevening Scholarships 2008-2009
University of Oxford & University of York

Program name:	OSI/FCO Oxford Chevening Scholarships
Location:	United Kingdom
Application Deadline:	14 December 2007

Osvita Educational Advising Center welcomes applications from citizens of Ukraine for the OSI/FCO Chevening Scholarships 2008-2009, which are jointly funded by the Open Society Foundation and the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The scholarships are intended to provide opportunities for postgraduate study in selected fields in the United Kingdom for scholars and young professionals who demonstrate both academic excellence and the potential to become leaders, decision makers and opinion formers in their home countries. Applicants must have excellent academic qualifications, a clear and precise proposal describing what they wish to study, and a fluent command of the English language. The scholarships cover all university and college fees, travel to and from the UK, and basic living expenses for a single person.

Within the Scholarship Scheme the following options are available:

A. Research Scholarships:

Nine-month Research Scholarships at the University of Oxford (1st October 2008 to 30th June 2009 inclusive) for postgraduate research contributing towards a doctoral degree in the candidate’s home institution. Up to 22 awards are available for all the participating countries. These awards may be held for study in the Humanities, Social Sciences or Environmental Sciences. These scholarships do not allow scholars to register for a degree at the University.

B. Master’s Scholarships:

• One-year Scholarships to read for a Master’s degree. Up to 15 awards are available, and are for study leading to one of the following: Ancient Philosophy M.St., Anthropology (Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology, Material Anthropology or Social Anthropology), Archaeology M.St., Comparative Social Policy M.Sc., Evidence Based Social Work M.Sc., Criminology & Criminal Justice M.Sc., Economic & Social History M.Sc., Economics for Development M.Sc., English M.St., Environmental Studies (Biodiversity, Conservation & Management, Environmental Change and Management or Nature, Society & Environmental Policy M.Sc., Water Science, Policy & Management), European Literature M.St., Forced Migration M.Sc., Global Governance & Diplomacy M.Sc., Greek/Latin Languages & Literature M.St., Late Antique & Byzantine Studies M.St., Linguistics (Applied linguistics & Second Language Acquisition M.S.c. or General Linguistics & Comparative Philology M.St) , Magister Juris (M.Jur.), Modern History M.St., Modern Jewish Studies M.St., Modern Languages M.St., Oriental Studies, Philosophical Theology M.St., Russian & East European Studies M.Sc., Science & Religion M.St., Slavonic Studies M.St., Sociology M.Sc., Theology M.St & Women’s Studies M.St.

Please note: for this option, applicants must submit two different application forms: 1) One application form for the Scholarship sent to the local Educational Advising Center. This must be submitted by December 14, 2007. Late applications will not be considered for the Scholarship. 2) One university admission application to the University through the Graduate Admissions Office. The final closing date for graduate admissions applications to arrive in Oxford is 18th January 2008, for consideration for this scholarship. All supporting material (e.g. written work, references and transcripts) must arrive by the same date. For further details go to www.admin.ox.ac.uk/gsp.

• Twelve-month scholarships to read for an MA in Political Philosophy (The Idea of Toleration) at the University of York (October 2008 to September 2009 inclusive)

Eligibility:

1. Applicants must be citizens of and resident in one of the following countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
2. Applicants should be planning to return to their home country at the end of the period of study.
3. All applicants must have completed at least four years of university study and have obtained, or expect to obtain, the appropriate degree(s) not later than September 2008.
4. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously studied outside of their home country.
5. Applicants must demonstrate the potential to become leaders, decision makers, and opinion formers in their home country, as well as a friend to the UK. NB This requirement will be treated as of considerable importance in the selection process, and applicants should be sure to complete Section 9 of the application form fully and appropriately.
6. Applicants should have a proven track record of success or excellence in their professional life distinguishing them from their peers and contemporaries.
7. Applicants will be required to have passed an English proficiency test (IELTS preferred) before being offered a Scholarship. The minimum requirement for Option One (Oxford) is IELTS 7.5 (TOEFL 630, 267 CBT, iBT 109, Cambridge CPE Grade B), although some courses, such as those in the area of Oriental Studies, require IELTS 8.0. Please refer to the University of Oxford Graduate Studies Prospectus for further details. The minimum requirement for Option Two (York) is IELTS 6.5 (TOEFL 580, in the computer-based test (CBT) 237, and iBT 92, Cambridge CPE Grade C).
8. Employees, employee's relatives (or former employees who have left employment less than 2 years before) of FCO (including FCO Posts), the British Council, the Educational Advising Centers or other OSI-NSP representations in the region, the participating Universities will not be eligible to apply for these awards. In accordance with FCO guidelines, those who in the past three years received UK Government funded scholarships or those who are seeking military training are also not eligible for this scholarship.

NB Applicants applying for either of these scholarships MAY NOT apply for the Oxford 9-month Research Scholarship.

Application forms and further details are available from Osvita Educational Advising Center. Please indicate whether you are applying for the Research or the Master’s Scholarships, as there are two different application forms. Completed application forms for both Scholarships must be returned to this address not later than 14 December 2007. It is expected that interviews of short-listed candidates will be held in Ukraine during between 7th April and 18th April 2008; the precise dates will be announced nearer the time; only candidates who are available for interview can be considered.

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