Chevening Clore Leadership UK Fellowship 2024. (Fully Funded)

Scholarship Description:

Chevening Clore Leadership UK Fellowship 2024. (Fully Funded) is open for International Students . The scholarship allows Fellowship level program(s) in the field of Leadership Development taught at UK Universities . The deadline of the scholarship is expired at 06 Mar 2024.

About Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship:

The Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship is a customized leadership development program aimed at enhancing and transforming cultural practice and engagement by nurturing leadership potential, acumen, and skills.

Key Features:

1. Dynamic Learning Experience:

   • The fellowship brings together creative and dynamic cultural leaders from the UK and around the world for a unique personal and professional learning experience.

2. Enriching Leadership Potential:

   • Tailored to individual needs, aspirations, and circumstances, the fellowship supports participants in realizing their leadership potential.

3. Program Duration:

   • The fellowship spans from September 2024 to May 2025, providing a loose framework to boost the development of exceptional cultural leaders at a crucial point in their careers.

4. Adaptive and Self-Guided:

   • The program is adaptive and self-guided, requiring high levels of motivation and curiosity from participants.

5. Experiential Learning:

   • The fellowship is a "learnt not a taught" program, emphasizing experiential learning grounded in practice and informed by contemporary leadership theories and approaches.

Programme Structure:

The fellowship comprises various components, including:

• Two residential leadership courses in September 2024 and May 2025.
• Three day-long non-residential skills-based workshops.
• A one-day 'Online Climate Assembly.'
• Development of a 360° leadership profile.
• A secondment in a UK-based cultural organization, involving work on a 'live' project set by the host organization.
• Bespoke learning opportunities through conferences, courses, study visits, and peer/sector networking.
• Focused support from a mentor or coach.
• Thought leadership exploration through a written provocation paper.

Degree Level:

Chevening Clore Leadership UK Fellowship 2024. (Fully Funded) is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at UK Universities.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Leadership Development

Scholarship Benefits:

Participants in the Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship 2024 enjoy a comprehensive set of benefits aimed at facilitating a transformative learning experience. The fellowship includes:

• Travel Coverage:

  • Funding for up to two return economy flights from the fellow's home country to the UK to facilitate participation in fellowship activities.

• Accommodation Support:

  • Provision for accommodation expenses while residing in the UK during the fellowship period.

• Living Expenses Coverage:

  • Financial support for living expenses incurred while the fellow is in the UK, ensuring a comfortable stay.

• Secondment Period Support:

  • Financial assistance for a secondment period of approximately 4-6 weeks at a cultural institution in the UK, enabling active participation in a 'live' project.

• Tailored Learning Plan:

  • An individually tailored fellowship learning plan designed to meet the specific needs of each fellow. This may include participation in courses, conferences, and other professional development activities in the UK.

• Course and Conference Fees:

  • Coverage of course and conference fees within the UK, ensuring access to valuable learning opportunities.

• Training and Development Costs:

  • Financial support for training and development costs incurred within the UK, fostering continuous learning and skill enhancement.

• UK Travel Expenses:

  • Support for travel expenses within the UK, facilitating movement and participation in various fellowship-related activities.

The Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship's benefits package is structured to alleviate financial barriers, enabling fellows to fully engage in the fellowship experience and derive maximum value from the learning opportunities provided.

Eligible Nationalities:

Applications are invited from individuals from the following countries:

• Brazil
• China
• Egypt
• India
• Jordan
• Lebanon
• Mexico
• South Africa

Eligibility Criteria:

To be considered for a Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Intention to Return:

   • Applicants must have the intention to return to the country they were selected from at the conclusion of the fellowship period.

2. Educational Background:

   • Hold a degree equivalent to at least a good UK second-class honours degree, or possess equivalent professional training and/or experience.

3. Work Experience:

   • Have completed a minimum of five years of work or equivalent experience by the end of 2023.

4. Minimum Requirements:

   • Meet the minimum requirements specified by the main fellowships scheme.

5. English Proficiency:

   • Possess a good working knowledge of English, which will be assessed through the application form and potentially during the interview process.

6. Citizenship Status:

   • Not hold British or dual British citizenship.

7. Employment Restrictions:

   • Not be an employee, former employee, or relative* of an employee of His Majesty’s Government or associated entities, sponsoring UK university, British Council, or staff member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
   • *Immediate relatives are defined as parents or step-parents, siblings or step-siblings, children or step-children, spouse, civil partner, or unmarried partners who have been in a relationship akin to marriage or civil partnership for at least two years.

8. Previous Financial Benefit:

   • Applicants who have previously received financial benefit from an HMG-funded scholarship or fellowship are eligible to apply after a five-year period following the completion of their first HMG funded award.
   • In such cases, applicants must demonstrate career progression from that point.

Prospective applicants should carefully review these eligibility criteria to ensure their qualifications and circumstances align with the requirements for the Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship.

Application Procedure:

If you are a mid-career professional in the arts and culture sector aspiring to lead and inspire, the Chevening Clore Leadership Fellowship provides a transformative opportunity. Here's how to apply:

1. Visit Chevening Website:

   • Go to the Chevening website to access the fellowship application portal.

2. Complete Application:

   • Fill out your application on the Chevening website, providing the required information and documents.

3. Application Deadline:

   • The application deadline is March 6, 2024.

4. Competitive Selection:

   • Keep in mind that the fellowship is highly competitive, and the selection committee seeks individuals who are motivated, curious, and ready to embark on a self-guided journey of leadership development.

5. Submission:

   • Ensure that you submit your completed application before the specified deadline. Late submissions may not be considered.

    `The fellowship commences in September 2024, with fellows traveling from their home countries to the UK for the first residential in September. They will then return to their home countries in early October 2024.