Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The programme makes awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study postgraduate courses at universities in the UK.

The Chevening programme was established in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international scheme. Chevening Scholars come from more than 150 countries and territories worldwide (excluding the USA and the EU), and this year the Scholarships will support more than 1500 individuals. There are over 43,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.

The programme provides full or part funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a one-year Master’s degree, in any subject and at any UK university. It includes a monthly stipend, travel to and from the recipients country, a thesis or dissertation grant and tuition fees.

Therefore, professionals and public servants from the Cayman Islands looking to further their education are being urged to apply.

To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship, applicants must be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country and intend to return there after their studies; hold a degree that is equivalent to at least an upper second-class honours degree in the UK; have completed at least two years’ work or equivalent experience before applying for a Chevening Scholarship; be able to meet the Chevening minimum English language requirement; and be able to obtain the correct visa, and receive an unconditional offer from a UK university.

The programme’s team is particularly interested to hear from applicants in the Cayman Islands who wish to study good governance, financial management, public administration and law, commercial / economic development and environment.

Applicants should read the online guidance and be able to demonstrate how they meet the Chevening selection criteria before submitting an application at: http://www.chevening.org/apply/faqs

Applicants have until 15 November 2014 to submit their application.

A Chevening scholarship is usually offered for a one-year Master’s degree, in any subject at any of the UK’s leading universities.. Further details of closing dates and priority subject areas are available at www.chevening.org/apply