The University College London (UCL) Israel Alumni Association and the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) offer an annual award in memory of the late President Chaim Herzog. The award will enable the recipient to undertake a Masters Programme at UCL in September 2011. All applications will be considered, however priority is given to public policy, governance and politics.Competition for Chevening scholarships is intense. A typical successful applicant would be:

A graduate with proven academic skills. Committed to return to Israel and contribute to the socio-economic and/or political development through implementing new skills and knowledge acquired in the UK. Be able to show at interview that they possess the personal qualities to benefit from their scholarship and use it to succeed in their chosen career. Have a clear idea how their scholarship will benefit Israel on their return with the potential to rise to senior and influential positions in the public or private sectors. Have excellent English Language skills, that will meet the entry requirements for admission onto Postgraduate courses in the UK. Applicants should be Israeli nationals currently living in Israel. Preference is given to candidates who have a proven track record of success or excellence in their professional life, and who display intellectual ability and leadership potential. Preference will be given to applicants who have never studied in the UK. Preference is given to Masters candidates. PhD candidates will not be considered. We welcome applications for scholarships.

Scholarship Application Deadline:18 March 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application