A01 - Open Sustainable Development Scholarships

Sustainable Development is at the heart of the UK’s domestic and international policies.  The goal of sustainable development is to enable all people throughout the world to satisfy their basic needs and enjoy a good quality of life without compromising the quality of life for future generations.  Chevening offers scholarships for applicants wishing to study a Masters Degree in one or a combination of the following subjects:-

  ·         Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources Management  (including Forestry)

·         Environmental Policy and Regulation

·         Environment Management Systems and Pollution Control

·         Environment Science and Research

·         Sustainable Tourism

·         Town Planning

·         Architecture/Construction (only courses relevant to overall objective of the Sustainable Development Scholarship)

·         Renewable Energy/Alternative Energy Sources/Energy Efficiency

·         Transportation

·         Intellectual Property Rights

·         any subjects related to Human Rights (including LLM)

·         Managed Migration/Immigration

·         Journalism (only courses relevant to the overall objective of the Sustainable Development Scholarship)

Level (Qualifications):       Master's

Age limit:                              25- 35 years as on 30 November 2005

Additional Eligibility:        In addition to the general eligibility criteria, applicants for this programme should be able to provide evidence of their postgraduate application(s) to a maximum of 3 UK institutions in a related subject at the time of applying i.e. by 30 November 2005. They should also have at least 2 to 3 years relevant work experience in the field of study.  Candidates who get selected for Chevening awards must submit confirmation of offers from their chosen universities to the British Council latest by 31 May 2006.