soulhighman:

Go here:http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/shared-scholarships/info-candidates/
And I will recommend you download their application guideline too. Good luck

Thanks.

Happy Holidays to you all,Hope you are having a swell time.

agalamanyi:
Happy Holidays to you all,Hope you are having a swell time.

Yeah we are or probably I should say I am. Best wishes in this festive season to all.

Great,good to hear bro

Stevostical:

Yeah we are or probably I should say I am. Best wishes in this festive season to all.

soulhighman:
I should be telling you that.

tell that to you guesses

5555K:


tell that to you guesses

soulhighman:

hohohhohoho....lol.....#####

Happy New Year Peeps,May this year bring our heart desires to reality.amen have a prosperous year ahead. Don jazzy Vs Olamide

Any new update on review status?

flamesjay:
Any new update on review status?

This is the update under review status now: Thank you for submitting your application for a 2016 - 2017 Chevening Award. Your application is currently under review. You will be informed whether your application has been progressed to the next stage in the selection process as soon as possible.

realdon:


This is the update under review status now: Thank you for submitting your application for a 2016 - 2017 Chevening Award. Your application is currently under review. You will be informed whether your application has been progressed to the next stage in the selection process as soon as possible.

So, the review is for which stage of the selection process? Is it for reading committee in the UK or for local embassy?

flamesjay:
So, the review is for which stage of the selection process? It is for reading committee in the UK or for local embassy?

I believe it is for local embassy. Final list should be ready by Feb.

@Stevostical I'm also in need of the IELT practice questions. George.eyoyibo@gmail.com

Flamesjay: I got the exact same update. Does "The next stage" being referred to here mean the interview stage? I don't even know what stage my application is in currently.

PS: Nice discussion by the way. I'm applying from Ethiopia. Couldn't find a similar forum by my people.

abdinho:
Flamesjay: I got the exact same update. Does "The next stage" being referred to here mean the interview stage? I don't even know what stage my application is in currently.

PS: Nice discussion by the way. I'm applying from Ethiopia. Couldn't find a similar forum by my people.

Yes! The next stage is the interview stage.

realdon:


I believe it is for local embassy. Final list should be ready by Feb.

You mean it currently is with the local embassy?

abdinho:


You mean it currently is with the local embassy?

If the timeline is strictly followed, applications that were successful at the reading committee stage by now are passed to local embassy to shortlist for interviews

flamesjay:
Yes! The next stage is the interview stage.

That's good. First time am applying. Let's see how it goes...we only get a few slots here so it is extremely competitive.

flamesjay:
If the timeline is strictly followed, applications that were successful at the reading committee stage by now are passed to local embassy to shortlist for interviews

Yes, see attached for detailed application process

flamesjay:
If the timeline is strictly followed, applications that were successful at the reading committee stage by now are passed to local embassy to shortlist for interviews

So our applications are now in the reading committee stage? Is that correct?

abdinho:


So our applications are now in the reading committee stage? Is that correct?

I don't really know the exact stage we are into. But, if the timeline is something to go by, we are into local embassy stage.

realdon:


Yes, see attached for detailed application process

Thanks. I'm assuming from this latest update I made it into the longlist, right? Lol :-D. Oh and am so relieved to be here and to be able to discuss this with you guys.

abdinho:


Thanks. I'm assuming from this latest update I made it into the longlist, right? Lol :-D. Oh and am so relieved to be here and to be able to discuss this with you guys.

uwc.

summary:
November to January 2016
All eligible applications are passed to an independent reading committee comprising a regional specialist and an academic specialist.
Each application is independently assessed by both reading committee members against key criteria, whose scores determine the longlist of recommended candidates.

January to early February
The Secretariat passes the longlist of recommended candidates to FCO posts (British Embassies and High Commissions) who review and select a shortlist of candidates for interview.

By mid-February
All shortlisted candidates are notified that they have been selected to attend an interview at the FCO post in their country.

29 February to 29 April
Interview period in-country

Lynbrook:
@Stevostical I'm also in need of the IELT practice questions. George.eyoyibo@gmail.com

Sending those stuffs has been finishing my data but not to worry, I will send it ASAP. Come to think of it this ur first msg here and is anybody that applied for University of Birmingham here?

realdon:


uwc. summary:
November to January 2016
All eligible applications are passed to an independent reading committee comprising a regional specialist and an academic specialist.
Each application is independently assessed by both reading committee members against key criteria, whose scores determine the longlist of recommended candidates.

January to early February
The Secretariat passes the longlist of recommended candidates to FCO posts (British Embassies and High Commissions) who review and select a shortlist of candidates for interview.

By mid-February
All shortlisted candidates are notified that they have been selected to attend an interview at the FCO post in their country.

29 February to 29 April
Interview period in-country

Thanks again. It is very clear. If, say, one makes it to the interview stage, the notification will be through e-mail or by calling? Or just a change in the status?

I also haven't made any application to any of the three universities I chose. I was thinking maybe I should wait and see if am called up for an interview..? I have already done the IELTS though and uploaded the trf.

abdinho:


Thanks again. It is very clear. If, say, one makes it to the interview stage, the notification will be through e-mail or by calling? Or just a change in the status?

I also haven't made any application to any of the three universities I chose. I was thinking maybe I should wait and see if am called up for an interview..? I have already done the IELTS though and uploaded the trf.

Notification for interview will be by status update and e-mail. Apply to the schools ASAP. It is really nice that u already made ur IELTS

realdon:


Notification for interview will be by status update and e-mail. Apply to the schools ASAP. It is really nice that u already made ur IELTS

I will, thanks. You think having an unconditional offer will increase one's chances of being called up for an interview?

abdinho:


I will, thanks. You think having an unconditional offer will increase one's chances of being called up for an interview?

Not really, but not having it as at 14 July 2016 may lead to disqualification.

@ abdinho I think u should apply to ur choice schools ASAP, cause most schools might have a carrying capacity and also to give u enough time to obtain an offer as you might be asked how far at your interview, all the best.
Presonally I think been shortlisted is totally an act of Godncause even after writing well and the long list is sent to your local embassy,we were not told the criteria for the local embassy to use and make a shortlist.

agalamanyi:
@ abdinho I think u should apply to ur choice schools ASAP, cause most schools might have a carrying capacity and also to give u enough time to obtain an offer as you might be asked how far at your interview, all the best.
Presonally I think been shortlisted is totally an act of Godncause even after writing well and the long list is sent to your local embassy,we were not told the criteria for the local embassy to use and make a shortlist.

That's true man. Thanks :-)

To my little understanding, the believe is that after the reading and stuff, we will be graded and given marks based on our reference, motivation, leadership and all those answers, and relevance to their selected important areas for our country, then pass it down to the local *British* Embassy in your country for shortlistment, those with a high score or thereabouts will be shortlisted for interview then they trim it further after the interview (I also believe the interview will be in two batch, *I might be wrong on that though). The whole stuff is based on merit to me. After submitting your application, everything boils down on luck and most importantly God's grace and favour, my little opinion though. Happy waiting all, I will also advise we start making application to our university as some of them have deadline for application. Once again please anyone that picked University of Birmingham should please notify me. Thanks for your time.

Can GRE be used in place of IELTS?

Stevostical:
To my little understanding, the believe is that after the reading and stuff, we will be graded and given marks based on our reference, motivation, leadership and all those answers, and relevance to their selected important areas for our country, then pass it down to the local *British* Embassy in your country for shortlistment, those with a high score or thereabouts will be shortlisted for interview then they trim it further after the interview (I also believe the interview will be in two batch, *I might be wrong on that though). The whole stuff is based on merit to me. After submitting your application, everything boils down on luck and most importantly God's grace and favour, my little opinion though. Happy waiting all, I will also advise we start making application to our university as some of them have deadline for application. Once again please anyone that picked University of Birmingham should please notify me. Thanks for your time.