UK Offers Chevening Scholarship To Bruneians
By Kartika Rahman

Bandar Seri Begawan - The award of the prestigious 2007 Queen Elizabeth II Chevening Scholarship has extended an invitation to Bruneians and permanent residents of Brunei Darussalam to apply.

The United Kingdom's Foreign and Commonwealth Office, through the British High Commission in Brunei, is offering the scholarship for full-time postgraduate programme in the UK for 2007-2008. Offered in over 150 countries, it enables talented graduates and young professionals to become familiar with the UK and gain skills that will benefit their countries.

The scheme aims to provide opportunities for postgraduates to professionals who can demonstrate both academic excellence and the potential to become leaders, decision makers and opinion formers in any field.

The British High Commissioner Mr John Saville said: "I am hoping more Bruneians will seize this opportunity to apply for the scholarship as it is highly competitive and aimed for the future leaders of Brunei. The programme will also enrich them with more knowledge and experience as they mix with professionals from other countries while they are in the UK."

Applicants received for the Chevening Scholarship have increased over the years. So far 27 Bruneians have received the award since it was first introduced in Brunei in 1998 and many previous scholars are now holding senior positions in their respective organisations.

Applicantss should have good honours degree and preferably early to mid career. The value of the scholarship will cover tuition fees, living expenses, annual maintenance and economy class airfare between Brunei and the UK. Once again, CfBT Education Services is co-sponsoring a scholarship.

Those interested can download the application forms from the British High Commission's website at www.britishhighcommission.gov.uk/brunei or from the British Council's at www.britishcouncil.org/brunei. Printed forms are also available from the CfBt office in Kiarong Complex.

Completed forms should be addressed to the British Council located on the Second Floor, Kompleks Yayasan in the capital. Enquiries can be made at the British Council, either in person or by telephone at tel: 2237742.

Closing date for applications is January 31, 2007. Interviews will be conducted in mid-February 2007.-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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