24 years have passed since the Chevening Scholarship Programme was first introduced in Angola. Since then 52 Angolans have become part of this family of professionals who are contributing every day to positive changes all over the world. Today, we are concentrating our efforts on expanding this opportunity even further, so that more Angolans can benefit from a UK education, experience the unique culture and find new ways to solve old problems.

This was a very exciting year for the programme in Angola. From TV shows to radio interviews and newspaper articles, the benefits of the programme received wide coverage and the platform was also used to talk about the importance of higher education, its impact on post conflict economies and the positive contributions being made by Chevening Scholars.

In March this year, the British Embassy in partnership with Chevening alumni organised a conference to discuss the impact of scholarships and their relation to development. The conference also  started the process of creating a Chevening Alumni Association to better co-ordinate networking activities  and the sharing of professional, academic and cultural expertise and experience. In this way, the Alumni Association will help support a new generation of talented young leaders in their endeavours to help the country to respond positively  to new global challenges.

Click here for your chance to apply to become a member of this family. If you have drive, ambition and proven leadership qualities apply now for a Chevening Scholarship and take advantage of this unique opportunity to experience the UK, its culture and people and benefit from the guidance of some of the best experts in your field of study.

During the selection process successful candidates must be able to demonstrate that they:

• Are Angolan Nationals

• Are graduates with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal  skills necessary for leadership

• Have an excellent academic record or more than three years work experience in their chosen career

• Are motivated to pursue a career leading to a position of leadership in Angola

• Have an interest in maintaining contact with the Embassy and with the network of former Chevening scholars

• Have a high level of English equivalent to 6.5 IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

• Are able to use their studies and experience in the UK to benefit themselves, their countries and the United Kingdom
  

Please note that this year you should apply no later than the 30th of November 2009.