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Fedbank Hormis Memorial Foundation Scholarships

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Fedbank Hormis Memorial Foundation Scholarships Applications are invited for Scholarships and the last date is 25th November 2016.

Fedbank Hormis Memorial Foundation, the public charitable trust formed by Federal Bank to perpetuate the fond memories of its founder K.P. Hormis, has invited applications for the Foundation’s scholarships for 2016 Batch.

Applications for scholarships are invited from students studying in the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Maharashtra for Medicine (MBBS), Engineering (B.E/B.Tech), Agriculture (B.Sc), Nursing (B.Sc) and MBA courses.

Twenty students in each discipline, of which one seat will be kept aside for a physically challenged student (duly evidenced by a certificate issued by a Medical Officer not below the rank of DMO or an approved Medical Officer of the Bank), will be reimbursed 100% of the fees as per the fee structure for seats allotted in the Government quota in Govt., Aided and Self-financing colleges, subject to a maximum of Rs. 1,00,000/- in a year up to the normal completion of course. If there are no sufficient applicants in the ‘physically challenged’ category, then cases of less than 40% also will be considered. Any disruption on account of any kind of failure will make the student ineligible for scholarships. If applications are not received from eligible candidates under ‘physically challenged’, it will be utilized under general category.

Conditions:

The student should be of Indian origin and studying in any of the states- Kerala,Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Maharashtra, in any of the Govt./Aided/Self-financing colleges duly recognised by any of the Universities in India. The fees should be in parity with the fees approved by the Govt, for Aided/Self-financing colleges under merit list.
The student should have secured admission under Merit List during the academic year 2016-17 in the respective course.

Family income of the student should be below Rs. 3.00 lakh per annum.
The decision on selection of eligible students and on payment of the scholarship by the Managing Trustee shall be final & binding on all concerned.

Incomplete applications are not considered

Hard copy of the application along with the documents is only accepted and soft copy is not accepted

Applicant Should not hold scholarship from any other institution or trust

If shortlisted for interview the following documents are to be submitted in original for verification along with a self-attested photocopy of the same.

Mark list of the qualifying examination in original or duly attested copy of the same by the Principal of the college where you are studying at present.

Bonafide certificate from the College stating that you are doing the course mentioned in the application for the scholarship.

Fee structure of the course specifying the Tuition fee & periodicity of payment duly certified by the Principal of the College.

Original tuition fee receipt for remittances made during academic year 2016-17(for reimbursement).

Original of the Income Certificate of your parents.

Proof of address and one passport size photo

A self declaration that, you are not having any other scholarship at present.

Nativity Certificate as per GO (MS) No.567/91/RD dated 12.9.1991

Filled in applications should reach us at Head – CSR, Corporate Social Responsibility Cell (CSR), Federal Towers, Marine Drive, Ernakulam,Kerala – 682031, on or before 25th November 2016. Email: csr@federalbank.co.in

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For further information visit: http://www.federalbank.co.in/scholarships

Emerging Scholar Program

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Applications are open for Emerging Scholar Program

Last date: 28 Feb 2017

The Emerging Scholar Program Award is part of Facebook’s ongoing commitment to identifying promising doctoral students and supporting them and their research throughout their careers. The Award is designed to specifically support talented students from underrepresented minority groups and encourage them to continue their PhD studies, pursue innovative research, and engage with the broader research community.

The Emerging Scholar Award is open to first or second year PhD students who are members of a minority group that is underrepresented in the technology sector. The award is open to students at universities in the US and abroad who are enrolled during the current academic year and studying computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system architecture, or a related area.

Applications will be evaluated based on the strength of the student’s proposed research and their recommendation letters.

The Emerging Scholar Award includes:
Payment of tuition and fees for two academic years
$37,000 annual stipend
Up to $5,000 towards conference travel funds

Application Materials:
Research Statement: 1-2 page research summary
Resume or CV with email, phone and mailing address, along with applicable coursework noted
Two letters of recommendation (Please provide reference email addresses): Advisor and one Professional reference (can be from academia or industry)

Important Dates:

Application Open: November 1, 2016
Application Deadline: February 28, 2017 PT

For the purpose of the Emerging Scholar award, underrepresented minority group is considered to include persons who identify as: Black or African American, person having origins in any Black racial groups of Africa; Hispanic or Latino, person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South American, Central American, Caribbean, or other Spanish culture origin, regardless of race; Native American or Alaskan Native, person having origins in any of the original peoples of North, Central, or South America and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment; Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, person having origins in the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa or other Pacific Islands.

Application  More Information:
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Emerging Scholar Program FAQ
Q. How do I apply?
A. The application is live, opening November 1, 2016.
Q. How is this program different from the Facebook Fellowship?
A. The Emerging Scholar Award is provided for first and second year PhD students who are underrepresented minorities in the technology industry.
Q. Are students studying outside of the United States eligible to apply?
A. Yes. The award is open to students at all universities both in the United States and in other countries.
Q. Do I need to be a PhD student to be eligible to apply?
A. Yes. You must be currently enrolled in your first or second year of a PhD program to apply.
Q. If I currently have research funding from somewhere else, am I still eligible to receive the Emerging Scholar Award?
A. It depends. If you are selected to receive the Award, you may be asked to decline research funding or fellowships from another company. Usually funding from your university, or related to a teaching requirement is allowed.
Q. Do I need to be logged in to Facebook to submit application materials?
A. Yes. All applicants will need to use their Facebook account to apply.
Q. Do persons providing letters of reference also need to be logged in to Facebook?
A. No. When you fill out the application, you will be asked to input an email address for your references. Your references will receive and email with a link to submit their letter. Please ensure that the contact information you enter for your references is accurate.
Q. How can I tell if my reference has submitted their letter of recommendation?
A. Once you provide us with your reference contact email, they will be sent an email with a link to submit their letter. Once they have submitted, the application page will show a Received message below their name. You may resend the reminder email to your references from the application page if needed.
Q. Can I go back and update my application? I need to make changes.
A. Yes. The application will allow you to save or submit after entering information. You may go back and edit your application up to the due date.
Q. What is the deadline for applications?
A. All application materials, including two letters of recommendation, will be due on February 28, 2017 at 6pm PST.
Q. If I have additional questions is there a place to ask them?
A. Yes, you can email scholars@fb.com with any additional questions you may have. Please note, no extensions for deadlines will be given.

For further info visit:

https://research.facebook.com/programs/emerging_scholar_program/

Principal’s scholarship – Leicester Castle Business School – DMU

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Leicester Castle School of Business

We are delighted to be able to offer the Principal’s Scholarship for Leicester Castle Business School to students who have made a commitment to studying one of these esteemed courses at De Montfort University (DMU). This scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students. The scholarships are worth £4,000.

Eligible courses

Course         Entry requirement       Student eligibility      Amount
Global Finance BSc              300 UCAS points or equivalent       International students only      £4,000
Global Leadership and Management BSc    300 UCAS points or equivalent    International students only   £4,000
Business Management in Sport MSc      2:2 or above or equivalent Home,     EU and international students £4,000
Business Management in the Creative Industries MSc      2:2 or above or equivalent Home, EU and international students   £4,000
Global Banking and Finance MSc       2:2 or above or equivalent Home,     EU and international students   £4,000
Global Finance and Investment MSc    2:2 or above or equivalent Home,    EU and international students    £4,000

Terms and conditions

Scholarships are only available for full-time courses listed above 2016/17 academic session
Scholarship eligibility criteria is course specific please check table above if you are eligible
To qualify for the scholarship, you must be accepted onto the course (meeting the set entry criteria, please check course details for entry requirements)
For the undergraduate courses, the scholarship will only apply to the first year and not in any subsequent years. For all students the scholarship will not be available in a repeat year.
The scholarship will act as a tuition fee discount to be applied at the point of enrolment
Applicants do not need to apply for the scholarship, the award will automatically be confirmed for eligible students
The scholarship is valid only for entry into the 2016/17 academic session – scholarships cannot be deferred by the applicant until a subsequent academic year
Applicants must have no outstanding debt to the university
Students in receipt of the scholarship will not be eligible for any other scholarships or awards. No cash alternatives will be offered and the scholarship cannot normally be transferred to any other course at DMU or to a nominated recipient
This scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship offered at DMU, only one will apply
Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the university
Scholarships are only available to students paying their own fees, sponsored students will not be eligible
DMU reserves the right to cancel any scholarship which has been claimed fraudulently and to apply the full tuition fee
Where a student terminates or interrupts their studies, prior to the completion of their course, both the tuition fees and scholarship will be pro-rated, based on the student’s last date of attendance

For further information visit link below:

http://lcbs.ac.uk/study/principals-scholarship/

DMU reserves the right to revise, review or withdraw any of the scholarships at any time without prior notice
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India GREAT Scholarship (Business and Law) De Montfort University (DMU)

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Applications are invited from De Montfort University for India GREAT Scholarship (Business and Law)

Application Form: A total of two £5,000 scholarships will be awarded to students from India on a merit basis who have excelled academically, with a minimum 65% average who hold an offer to study in the Faculty of Business and Law

For detailed information visit the link below:

http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/fees-and-scholarships/india-great-scholarship-app-form-bal.aspx

e-Medhabruti Scholarship for Odisha students Eligibility

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Eligibility: All the students of Odisha are eligible for e-Medhabruti scholarship  if they fullfil certain criteria decided by the government of Odisha.

A Student already in receipt of any other scholarship awarded by the State Government cannot avail one of these scholarship unless he/she opts to forgo the other scholarship.

In case requisite number of candidates are not available under any categories of scholarship, then the balance number scholarship shall be awarded to other eligible applicants of the same scholarship category.

If an eligible student could not be able to apply for scholarship during 1st year of his/her higher study for any reason, he/she can apply for scholarship in subsequent year. In case scholarship shall be awarded for remaining year/years of study.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The students must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
  • The annual income of parents from all sources shall not exceed Rs.6.00 lakh
  • A student already in receipt of any scholarship cannot avail these scholarships unless he/she opts to forgo the other scholarship.
  • For girl students pursuing +2, +3 & P.G. courses the minimum eligibility marks for applying scholarship is 60 %.
  • Similarly for boy students the minimum eligibility marks required for applying scholarship is in the following manner.
    (i) for +2 course :70 %
    (ii) for +3 & P.G. courses :70 % ( for Science), 60 % ( for Arts & Commerce)
  • For technical & Professional courses marks secured in the last examination, is not a bar for applying scholarship as the rank obtained by the students in the respective entrance examination conducted by the State / Central Agencies /Universities plays vital role in selection procedure of the scholarship.
  • Special Girls’ Merit Scholarship is awarded to such meritorious girls who have taken admission in selected technical and professional institution of repute within and outside the state.

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For more information about eligibility, deadlines etc.. please visit the link below.

http://www.medhabruti.org/eligibility.html

ATSA Fellowship

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Applications are invited by ATSA Fellowship and the Fellowship is designed to help develop skills, knowledge, networks and experience of potential leaders in the arts and cultural sector of South Asia. We believe that by supporting exceptional individuals to make a step‐change in their skills and career potential, we can bring substantial benefit to the cultural field as a whole.

15 Fellows will be selected from across South Asia.

The Fellowship is fully funded and includes:

A two‐week residential course in India in May 2017: This includes intensive modules in Strategic Planning, Cultural Policy, Marketing and Communications, Fundraising, HR, and Finance. These modules will be led by a mix of Indian and international professional trainers and academics, and will be supplemented by expert guest lectures.

Participation in the residential programme is mandatory.

A 30-day secondment with a cultural institution in Germany/UK/South Asia over the year 2017-18.

A concluding seminar in May 2018. (to be confirmed)

The Fellowship is supported by Goethe-Institut, British Council, and the Piramal Art Foundation.

Application Guidelines

Doctoral Research Scholarships-3

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Important : Applications that do not include the information required will be deemed ineligible by the FRQNT.

6.Required supporting documents
Letter of reference (by email or online)
Two letters of reference from referees should be sent to the program manager. The applicant must provide the number of his application and his personal identification number (PIN) to his referees to fulfill the letter.

For Quebec referees, it is strongly suggested to use the letter available online in the researcher’s personal electronic file. This letter is sent to the Fund through his electronic file.
Foreign referees can use the dynamic PDF letter available in the Toolbox. Referees must complete the letter in PDF format, print it, sign it, scan it and send it to the Fund by mail: pbeee@frq.gouv.qc.ca .
Documents to include in the electronic form (PDF)
The documents listed below must be attached to the electronic form in the order described in two (2) PDF documents. The first one includes a copy of the identification page of a valid passport or official document. The second includes the rest of the documents.The student must ensure that the documents are not protected by a password.

Documents submitted in a language other than French or English must be accompanied by a translation of the original.

A copy of transcripts for every year of the applicant’s university studies, whether they were completed or not (certificate, diploma, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, etc.).
A copy of the identification page of the applicant’s valid passport from his/her home country or any other official document that established the applicant’s citizenship;
A copy of your diploma unless there is a grade in this document. The applicant must also provide the transcripts for any equivalencies that were granted for courses taken in other institutions or as part of other programs. Any transcripts from institutions located outside North America must include a note from the applicant explaining the marking system. The FRQNT reserves the right to verify with institutions the authenticity of any information given by applicants. The transcripts must be organized chronologically from newest to oldest;
Acknowledgements of receipt or letters from editors for articles that are submitted, accepted or in press (acknowledgements for published articles will not be given to the committee);
Additional document for applicants who carried out part-time or unregistered sessions since first registering for their graduate studies
An attestation from the registrar listing any unregistered or part-time sessions.
Additional document for applicants seeking an eligibility period exception
An official document attesting to the applicant’s suspended registration and a medical certificate indicating the reasons and duration of the suspension, if applicable.
The FRQNT reserves the right to verify the authenticity of any information or documents given by applicants with relevant bodies.

Submitting the required documents
The candidate must send the electronic form to the FRQNT before the competition deadline: November 1st 2016.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that the documents attached to the electronic form (PDF) include all the required documents for the application to be considered acceptable. No document requested in the electronic form that would be sent by email or mail will be accepted.

The candidate must ensure that his referees send the letters of reference no later than the competition deadline.

Acknowledgment of receipt:In December, applicants will be informed via email of the receipt of their application. The candidate who has not received this notice should contact the program manager before December 15th 2016.

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http://www.frqnt.gouv.qc.ca/en/bourses-et-subventions/consulter-les-programmes-remplir-une-demande/bourse?id=hbby6akk1467121817072

Doctoral research scholarships program-2

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Doctoral research scholarships program

Applicants admitted to a doctoral program after completing their bachelor’s degree and those who fast-tracked to a doctoral program without submitting a thesis may apply to the doctoral scholarships competition (DE) in the 3rd, 4th and 5th years of their graduate studies (between their 7th and 15th study sessions). Sessions that are completed when the scholarship comes into effect will be subtracted from the funding period. Under no circumstances will funding be granted before the 7th session or after the 15th session.

Applicants who hold a master’s degree when beginning their doctoral studies must submit their applications to the doctoral scholarships competition.

Doctoral scholarship eligibility period

Applicants are eligible for the doctoral research scholarships (DE) competition during the first nine (9) sessions of their doctoral studies (or the equivalent). Doctoral sessions (or the equivalent) that are already completed when the scholarship comes into effect will be subtracted from the scholarship period. Under no circumstances will funding be granted after an applicant’s 9th doctoral program session.

Eligibility period exceptions

Scholarship eligibility period exceptions will only be made in circumstances that are beyond the applicant’s control. In such cases, all supporting documents must be submitted along with the application.

Applicants who suspend their studies for a maternity or parental leave may ask to extend their eligibility for a maximum period of 12 months. In such cases, all supporting documents must be submitted along with the application.

When the applicant is a person with a disability under the Act to secure handicapped persons in the exercise of their rights with a view to achieving social, school and workplace integration (R.S.Q. c. E-20.1), the eligibility requirements do not apply. However, the doctoral scholarship period remains the same (three years). In such cases, all supporting documents must be submitted along with the application.

The FRQNT reserves the right to refuse any request that is not adequately justified.

4.Applicant preselection:Only students who have been preselected by a Québec university may apply to the competition.

Universities may support two competition applications per year.

Applicant preselection is the sole responsibility of the university. Information on preselection deadlines is available In the Toolbox.

The university representatives who must preselect the applicants should consult the Instructions for preselecting applicants in the Toolbox.

University representatives who preselect applicants must fill out the applicant nomination form, which is available on the Extranet site of the FRQNT. The form must be submitted electronically by September 23th, 2016, at 4 PM.

Applicants must meet all program eligibility requirements. Applications submitted by a university may be deemed ineligible by the FRQNT if the applicants do not meet all program requirements.

Preselected applications may also be preselected for the Merit scholarships Program for Foreign Students awarded by the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur (MEES). If an applicant submits several applications in the same year, he/she must send only one copy of the reference letters to the FRQNT.

5.Submitting application
Preselected applicants will receive a Personal Identification Number (PIN) and a password and must then fill out an e-form to which will be attached the required documents. Applicants may consult the document: Instructions for completing an application in the Toolbox.

Only the 2017-2018 competition e-forms and other required documents will be accepted. Any appendices or documents other than those required will not be given to the evaluation committee.

The e-forms are only available in the secure section of the website of the Fonds. These forms must be filled out and submitted electronically by the competition deadline on November 1st, 2016, at 4 PM (coordinated universal time UTC-5, Est time zone). Applicants will not be able to update their applications after the competition deadline. It is recommended that applicants keep a hard copy of the e-form for their personal files.

The form may be written in French or English. Applicants who submit their applications in English must provide the French translation of the project title.
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Doctoral research scholarships program for foreign students (DE)

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Doctoral research scholarships program for foreign students (DE)

1.Objectives:The Doctoral Research Scholarships Program for Foreign Students (DE) of the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FRQNT) aims to stimulate international student’s interest in beginning or pursuing doctoral studies in Québec and provide financial support to leading international Ph.D. candidates in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering fields.

2.Applicants:The scholarships are aimed at foreign students who had been preselected by a Québec university and who wish to carry out their doctoral studies in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering fields. To be eligible, applicants must specialize in the following areas:

Aerospace
Information and communication technologies
Health technologies
Genomics
Nanotechnologies

3.Eligibility, citizenship and residence criteria
Applicants must:

Meet all eligibility criteria by the competition deadline on November 1st, 2016.
Have been preselected by a Québec university by September 23th, 2016.
Not have obtained a Merit Scholarship for Foreign Students from the Ministère de l’Education et de l’Enseignement supérieur du Québec (MEES) or one of the Fonds de recherche du Québec.
Not be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
Not have submitted an application for permanent residence under Canadian immigration laws.
In addition to the aforementioned criteria, applicants should note the following restrictions and administrative prerequisites:

Study program restrictions:

The scholarship cannot be used for qualifying studies.
Eligibility criteria

Scholarship program eligibility rules account for all doctoral sessions (funded or not) completed prior to May 1st, 2017.

When calculating the eligibility period, the FRQNT will consider all of the unregistered or part-time sessions for which registrar attestations are provided in the application. The applicant must verify his/her eligibility by consulting the equivalents table for unregistered or part-time sessions in the Toolbox.

The FRQNT will also consider the number of master’s and doctoral sessions for which the applicant received funding from a recognized funding agency (e.g. NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC, the FRQNT, etc.) to ensure that the support does not exceed 15 sessions.

Eligibility period for applicants registered in direct-entry doctoral programs (bachelor’s to doctorate) and fast-track master’s/doctoral programs

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CHEVENING – CLORE FELLOWSHIP

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The Chevening/Clore Fellowship is a partnership between the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Clore Leadership Programme, offering mid-career professionals in the arts and culture sector an exceptional opportunity to undertake an individually tailored professional development programme in the UK. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office funds up to six international fellows to join a cohort of approximately 25 fellows across the UK on the Clore Leadership Programme.

About the fellowship programme

The UK-based Clore Leadership Programme has been shaping exceptional cultural leaders for the last 10 years through in-depth learning, tailored to the needs, aspirations and circumstances of the individual.

Each year, the programme awards around 25 fellowships to exceptional individuals from the UK and beyond. The structure of the programme includes residential courses, an extended placement, individually-selected training and mentoring. The fellows have proved to be a self-sustaining network in a growing international family.

As a part of the Clore Leadership Programme, each international fellow will undertake an individually tailored programme based in the UK which will include:

Attendance at two mandatory intensive residential leadership courses (lasting two weeks each) alongside the Clore Fellows; the first takes place in September/October at the start of the academic year and the second in June/July at the end of the academic year.
A period of secondment for approximately eight weeks at a cultural institution in the UK
Participation in courses and conferences in the UK
Support from a mentor in the UK
The majority of the fellows’ individual training and development programme, including their secondment, mentoring, attendance at courses and conferences, and the second residential course will take place in the period between April and July of the academic year; the fellowship will be completed by 31 July.

The fellowship starts in September 2017 and runs throughout the academic year, with fellows travelling between their home country and the UK to undertake the fellowship.

For more information about this fellowship please visit the Clore Leadership Programme website.

What does this fellowship include?

A Chevening/Clore Fellowship includes a training budget of up to £14,000 to cover:

Up to two return economy flights from your home country to the UK to undertake fellowship activities
Accommodation while in the UK
Living expenses while in the UK
A period of secondment for approximately eight weeks at a cultural institution in the UK
Individually tailored fellowship learning plan which may include participation in courses conferences and other processional development activities in the UK
Course and conference fees within the UK
Training and development costs within the UK
Travel in the UK
Who is eligible?

Applications are invited from individuals from the following countries:

Brazil
China
Egypt
India
Jordan
Mexico
South Africa

To be eligible for a Chevening/Clore Fellowship, you must:

Intend to return to the country they were selected from at the end of the period of study.
Hold a degree that is equivalent to at least a good UK second-class honours degree or have equivalent professional training and/or experience.
Have completed at least five years’ (or higher as required by the Clore Leadership Programme) work, or equivalent experience, by the end of September in the year prior to the academic year for which the fellowship applies (e.g. by September 2016 for courses starting from September 2017).

Have not already received or be receiving financial benefit from an HMG funded fellowship or fellowship.

Meet one of the minimum requirements in accordance with the main fellowships scheme; OR where agreed, an English language assessment audit will be made based on the applicant’s written application and by observing the Chevening/Clore interview
Not hold dual nationality where one nationality is British (other than for nationals exempt from this requirement listed in the Chevening Guidance for Applicants).

Not be employees, employees’ relatives (or former employees who have left employment less than two years before) of Her Majesty’s Government including the FCO (including FCO Posts), the British Council, DFID, MOD, BIS, UKTI and UKBA, the Association of Commonwealth Universities or the Clore Leadership Programme or any of their wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Applications are also advised to review the Clore Leadership Programmes key attributes.

How to apply?

Applications for this fellowship award are open between 8 August and 8 November 2016. Apply through your country fellowships page, via the country links listed above.
http://www.chevening.org/programme/clore-leadership