The document announces the Chevening/MECSS Partnership Scholarships Scheme which provides funding for Mongolian citizens to obtain a Master's degree from a university in the UK starting in 2018. The scholarships cover tuition, travel, and living expenses. Priority will be given to applicants studying areas like international relations, environment, business/economics, and governance. Successful candidates must be Mongolian citizens, have at least two years of work experience, a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, and intend to return to Mongolia after their studies. The application period is from August 7th to November 7th, 2017.

1. Online applications are invited from Mongolian nationals who wish to study in the United Kingdom at postgraduate (Master) level for
the next academic year, which starts in September/October 2018.
Through the Chevening/MECSS Partnership Scholarships Scheme the British and Mongolian Government jointly invest in talented indi-
viduals with focused career plans, the potential to become influential leaders in their field and the desire to contribute to Mongolia's
future. The scholarships cover tuition fees, travel costs and living expenses.
The Chevening/MECSS Partnership Scholarships Scheme offers:
• access to high quality British education
• an opportunity to obtain a postgraduate Master's qualification (MSc, MA, LLM, MBA)
• the stimulating experience of being part of a dynamic international community
Priority will be given to applicants who want to pursue studies in fields that support the following objectives:
• a. International relations
• b. Environment and Climate change
• c. Business, economics and innovation
• d. Good governance, human rights and democracy
A successful candidate should
• be a Mongolian citizen at the time of applying for the award,
and intend to return to Mongolia at the end of the period of
study
• already hold a degree that is equivalent to at least a good UK
second-class honours degree
• have completed at least two years work or equivalent experi-
ence by the end of September in the year prior to the academic
year for which the scholarship applies
• have good English language skills (a minimum IELTS score of
6.5. Some courses, eg law, now require an IELTS score of 7)
• have not already received or be receiving financial benefit from an Her
Majesty's Government funded scholarship
• have a track of record of excellence and achievement in their field
• have a clear idea about how their scholarship will benefit Mongolia on
their return
• be able to demonstrate that they have leadership potential
• employees, employees' relatives (or former employees who have left
employment less than two years before) of Her Majesty's Government
and/or the MECS or any of its wholly-owned subsidiaries will not be
eligible to apply for the Award.
If you're interested in becoming a Chevening/MECSS Partnership Scholar in 2018/19 please apply from 7 August (Midday
GMT) to 07 November 2017 online at www.chevening.org/apply
More information about the Scholarships can be found at www.chevening.org/mongolia/apply and www.meds.gov.mn
The closing date for applications is 07 November 2017 (Midday GMT)
THE CHEVENING / MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, CULTURE, SCIENCE AND SPORT OF MONGOLIA (MECSS)
PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDY IN THE UK
2018-2019