The UK offers a one-year Master’s degree scholarship. Learn how to apply for a job

The UK Government offers one-year Masters degree scholarships at 24 universities in England, Scotland and Wales. the Chevening programme It pays for round-trip tickets to the site, the chosen course, and administrative fees. In addition, selected students also receive a monthly amount to cover personal expenses, visa issuance and financial assistance to settle in the country.

According to the British government, 47 Brazilians have been selected to begin master’s studies this year, including two from Brasilia. Applications for 50 new scholarships will open in September.

Two steps

The selection is made in two steps. Interested parties first need to Register via the program website Through an online form containing the courses you wish to enroll in. In this initial process, it is necessary to send the required documents, which include certificates, academic records, acceptance letters from universities, and letters of recommendation.

The second stage is the interview in English at the embassy or consulates. The UK Ambassador to Brazil, Stephanie Al-Qaq, confirmed that the project aims to enhance career opportunities for those selected.

“We award full scholarships every year to around 50 Brazilians to pursue their dream of obtaining a Master’s degree in the UK through the Chevening programme. In doing so, we contribute to enhancing the careers of leaders from different socio-economic backgrounds, creating social impact and helping to change life stories.

“We are very proud of the paths of those who have benefited from Chevening Scholarships. Many of them have become leaders and pioneers in their fields,” he added.

According to the embassy, ​​interested parties are expected to have at least two years of professional experience, which may include volunteer work and paid or unpaid internships.

Candidates must return to their home country after completing one year of study. The aim is for you to apply the knowledge gained on the course when you return home. There is no age limit or course specific to participate in the Chevening programme.

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Among the Brazilians who passed by the place was Brazilian businessman Heitor Zanini, 31 years old. He will pursue a Master’s degree in Public Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science, one of the world’s most respected institutions in the subject.

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Brazilians Club celebrates the approval of the British Scholarship Programme. In the photo, he holds a sign that reads: “I cannot remain calm, I have been selected for a Chevening award.”

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For Hethor, the program will be a “major turning point” in his career

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He explains in detail how he prepared to be selected for the program: “I tried to choose everything I had done since I was 14 that made me proud. Then I prioritized what I had done that could be important to society and that would emerge in me as a leadership figure over time.” A standout project is not necessary, sometimes you have done something in the neighborhood or at school that has had an impact that makes a profile and can be recalled.”

The businessman highlights that it is possible for a person to prepare for interviews in English during the selection process, which takes an average of 10 months. The interview takes place at the British Embassy.

Candidates from other states have the possibility of applying to the country’s consulates in Belo Horizonte, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre and São Paulo.