36 Gordon Square, London. To bring to the UK present and future leaders, decision makers and opinion formers, including particularly able students from countries with which the UK's economic relations are expected to develop. Some 2,200 new awards are available annually from a wide variety of countries. Preference to postgraduates or those already established in a career. Scholarships occasionally given for shorter, vocationally oriented courses between three and six months.
Scholarships cover all or part of the cost of the period of study.
In countries receiving UK bilateral aid, the development relevance of the course is important. How to apply Selection of candidates is carried out by British Embassies and High Commissions in consultation with the local British Council representative. Applications must be made through the British Diplomatic Mission in the student's country of origin. Joint funding Some scholarships are jointly funded with leading industrial and commercial firms and grant-giving foundations. These are often advertised locally in those countries where the awards are to be offered.