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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Chevening Scholarships 2026-27 application window open; eligibility, link to apply
Chevening Scholarships 2026-27: The application window for the 2026-2027 Chevening Scholarships is now open. Eligible Indian candidates can apply for it up to October 17 (12:00 UTC) at Chevening Scholarships 2026-27 application window open (Representative image) Here is the Direct link to apply for Chevening Scholarships 2026-27 This fully funded (flights, accommodation, and course fees) scholarship is for those who wish to study for a one-year master's degree offered by a UK university. It is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations. Also read: Five women from Karnataka selected for UK master's courses on Chevening scholarships Chevening scholarship 2026-27: Eligibility criteria The applicant should Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory. Commit to return to the home country for at least two years after the scholarship ends. Have at least 2,800 hours of work experience after the undergraduate degree. This is roughly equivalent to two years of full-time work, even if completed over a different time period. Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies him/her for a UK master's programme. Apply to three different and eligible UK university courses (list given on the website). The applicant must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the references and education documents deadline listed on the application timeline. Also read: Where Indian Students Can Study for Free in 2025: These countries offer full scholarships Changes in eligibility criteria this time Only the work experience gained after the date of graduation will count towards the two-year requirement and experience gained while studying will no longer be applicable. If a candidate has graduated after October 2023, s/he will not be eligible as there wouldn't have been sufficient time to complete the required 2800 hours. The work experience gained after graduation can include: Full-time employment Part-time employment Voluntary work Paid or unpaid internships.
France 24
a day ago
- Politics
- France 24
Oh carp: UK's Lammy on the hook after fishing with Vance without licence
Lammy, who failed to catch any fish during the fishing session at his country retreat in Chevening in Kent, southeast of London, did not have the rod licence needed to angle for freshwater fish like carp. "The Foreign Secretary has written to the Environment Agency over an administrative oversight that meant the appropriate licences had not been acquired for fishing on a private lake as part of a diplomatic engagement at Chevening House last week," a Foreign Office spokesperson said. During the visit, Vance, who is on holiday with his family in the UK, joked: "Unfortunately, the one strain on the special relationship is that all of my kids caught fish, but the foreign secretary did not." The foreign office clarified that the relevant licences were purchased after Lammy was "made aware" of the need. "He also wrote to the Environment Agency notifying them of the error, demonstrating how it would be rectified, and thanking them for their work protecting Britain's fisheries." After a weekend stay at Chevening, Vance continued his holiday in the Cotswolds countryside in southwest England, where locals held a "Vance not welcome party" to protest against his visit and the heavy security presence.
Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Times
David Lammy faces £2,500 fine for fishing without licence with JD Vance
The foreign secretary could be facing a fine of thousands of pounds for going fishing with the vice-president of the United States without a licence. David Lammy and JD Vance were pictured last week with rods in the grounds of Chevening, the grace-and-favour country estate used by foreign secretaries, during the vice-president's family holiday to the UK. The two men confirmed they had been fishing for carp, along with their children, but said that the adults had failed to catch anything. At the start of their meeting, Vance said: 'Unfortunately, the one strain on the special relationship is that all of my kids caught fish, but the foreign secretary did not.' It is a requirement in England and Wales for individuals over the age of 13 to hold a rod licence to fish, even on private land. It is understood neither Lammy or Vance held a licence at the time. People caught fishing without a rod licence can face fines of up to £2,500 from the Environment Agency, the government's environmental watchdog. Lammy has since purchased the relevant licence retrospectively and referred himself to the agency. The Foreign Office has said that 'administrative oversight' meant that the licences were not properly organised in advance. A spokesman said: 'The foreign secretary has written to the Environment Agency over an administrative oversight that meant the appropriate licences had not been acquired for fishing on a private lake as part of a diplomatic engagement at Chevening House last week. 'As soon as the foreign secretary was made aware of the administrative error, he successfully purchased the relevant rod fishing licences. He also wrote to the Environment Agency notifying them of the error, demonstrating how it would be rectified and thanking them for their work protecting Britain's fisheries.' Vance is continuing his family holiday with his wife and three children in the Cotswolds after visiting Lammy at the country estate as part of a series of engagements for the vice-president since arriving in the UK. • Jane Austen was in the air as this bromance novel began All the fish caught were returned to the waters after the group had finished. A Labour source said: 'There's nothing fishy to see here. The foreign secretary isn't much of a fisherman but he landed a big diplomatic catch getting the vice-president to stay for the weekend at Chevening. 'As soon as he learnt of the administrative error he got the relevant licences and notified the Environment Agency to avoid getting caught up.' The Environment Agency said: 'Everyone who goes fishing needs licence to help improve our rivers, lakes and the sport anglers love. We understand the relevant licences have been purchased.'
Asharq Al-Awsat
2 days ago
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
UK Foreign Minister Faces Fine After JD Vance Fishing Trip License Error
Britain's foreign minister David Lammy could be on the hook for a 2,500 pounds ($3,394) fine following his fishing trip last week with US Vice President JD Vance, after admitting he didn't have the required license. Vance and Lammy were pictured by invited media as they fished in the lake at the foreign minister's Chevening country residence in southeast England before a bilateral meeting as part of the vice president's working holiday to Britain. The vice president later joked on camera that the only strain on the US-British special relationship was that while his three children had caught fish, the British foreign minister had not. All anglers are required by law to have a valid rod license while they are fishing, regardless of whether they catch anything and whether they are on private land. Breaches can be punished with a fine of up to 2,500 pounds ($3,394). Lammy's office on Wednesday said he had not purchased the license before the trip and had since sought to rectify the mistake. "The Foreign Secretary has written to the Environment Agency over an administrative oversight that meant the appropriate licenses had not been acquired for fishing on a private lake as part of a diplomatic engagement at Chevening House last week," a spokesperson for Britain's Foreign Office said in a statement. "As soon as the Foreign Secretary was made aware of the administrative error, he successfully purchased the relevant rod fishing licenses." The spokesperson had no immediate comment on whether a license had been purchased for Vance too. Vance is in England with his wife Usha and their children, who are spending this week in the hamlet of Dean in the picturesque Cotswolds, following their stay at Chevening.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
UK foreign minister faces fine after JD Vance fishing trip licence error
UK foreign minister faces fine after JD Vance fishing trip licence error LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's foreign minister David Lammy could be on the hook for a 2,500 pounds ($3,394) fine following his fishing trip last week with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, after admitting he didn't have the required licence. Vance and Lammy were pictured by invited media as they fished in the lake at the foreign minister's Chevening country residence in southeast England before a bilateral meeting as part of the vice president's working holiday to Britain. The vice president later joked on camera that the only strain on the U.S.-British special relationship was that while his three children had caught fish, the British foreign minister had not. All anglers are required by law to have a valid rod licence while they are fishing, regardless of whether they catch anything and whether they are on private land. Breaches can be punished with a fine of up to 2,500 pounds ($3,394). Lammy's office on Wednesday said he had not purchased the licence before the trip and had since sought to rectify the mistake. "The Foreign Secretary has written to the Environment Agency over an administrative oversight that meant the appropriate licences had not been acquired for fishing on a private lake as part of a diplomatic engagement at Chevening House last week," a spokesperson for Britain's Foreign Office said in a statement. "As soon as the Foreign Secretary was made aware of the administrative error, he successfully purchased the relevant rod fishing licences." The spokesperson had no immediate comment on whether a licence had been purchased for Vance too. Vance is in England with his wife Usha and their children, who are spending this week in the hamlet of Dean in the picturesque Cotswolds, following their stay at Chevening. ($1 = 0.7367 pounds)
