UFRN hosts event on opportunities in UK’s largest scholarship scheme | Great Northern River

The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) receives Tuesday (11). Scholarship Program Manager Chevening Scholarship In Brazil, James Phillips will present the project’s prospects to the public in Rio Grande do Norte. The event will feature two former scholarship recipients from Potiguar who will share their experiences.

Purpose of the meeting Christmas, 5pm will be held at the Sônia Campos Ferreira Auditorium in the UFRN Zila Mamede Central Library. It is to advertise the possibility of getting scholarships for students in the north-eastern region of the country. At this time, most of the applicants are concentrated in the South East region.

Former botique scholars Lourenço Capriglione and Carolline Querino will also participate in the meeting and share their experience and tips for the selection process.

“Chevening allowed me to create an international network of people committed to improving their communities and socio-ecological justice. I consider the greatest gains of the program to be the connections established from different cultures and the broadening of the worldview”, said Lorenzo.

Funded by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) And by partner organizations, The Chevening Scholarship It is the UK’s largest scholarship scheme.

The scholarship is valid for postgraduate programs lasting one year in any field of knowledge and includes university fees, plane tickets, visa and a monthly allowance, which is usually enough to live in the country.

About 1,500 students from over 160 countries are selected each year. 50 are selected annually in Brazil.

The aim of the program is to select individuals who demonstrate the ability to inspire, inform and influence positive change in their home country.

In terms of competition, Applicant must communicate in English, Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of work experience, including voluntary work.

While applying for registration, It should contain clear evidence of skills such as leadership and networking, have a career plan in mind, demonstrate how postgraduate studies will support you to implement this plan and how you intend to deepen the relationship between the UK and Brazil.

The application for the program should also mention the British university and preferred course.

After completing their studies in the UK, students must return to Brazil for at least two years. International community of alumni Chewing Already over 50,000 people. Applications for the 2024/25 scholarships will open in August 2023.

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