The Chevening Scholarships Programme, the UK government’s global scholarship programme that is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. It’s a one year fully funded Masters Degree programme at any university in the UK. Applications for the scholastic year 2015/2016 is now open, the deadline is Nov. 15. Lebanese and Palestinians residing in Lebanon can apply to the programme. The programme offers awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study postgraduate courses at universities in the UK. The main criteria is for students to have very good English, a university degree and two years of work experience in their related field. Applications from a wide range of subject areas can be accepted, particularly in the following fields: - Political Science and Public Administration - Energy Sector - Democracy and Good Governance - Law and Human Rights The application window will close on 15 November at 23.59 GMT. Applications are to be made online at www.chevening.org, and applicants should read the online guidance and demonstrate how they meet the Chevening selection criteria before submitting an application. Please visit www.chevening.org/lebanon for more information about criteria/eligibility.