In the long dark days of opposition the Hansard Scholars were invaluable in my very small staff. They learnt, I benefited, and the quality of Opposition was improved. Programme offers an outstanding opportunity for international students to gain both academic and practical knowledge of the British political system. Combining rigorous academic courses with the practical experience of political internships enables Scholars to learn about British politics whilst working right in the heart of it.
Scholars spend one day a week in classes, and three days a week in their internship.
The Programme also enables students to participate in a wide variety of study visits and cultural events, and enjoy the exciting and varied environment of London, England. Hansard Scholars Alumni click here Daily life as a Hansard Scholar has been for me like a dream come true. I went to the Strangers' Gallery many times to listen to debates and sometimes managed to get tickets for Prime Minister's Question Time, which is certainly the most interesting time to be in the Chamber. This Programme is probably the best around. I loved the trips we made - I thought they were an opportunity no other programme has.