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British Council IELTS Prize 2020

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Eligibility

IELTS test takers

Region

Abroad

Award

Prize of GBP 3,000

Deadline

Closed

About The Program

The British Council invites applications from IELTS test takers for British Council IELTS Prize 2020. Under this programme, ten lucky IELTS test-takers will be given a GBP 3,000 prize toward their study fees in Autumn/Winter 2020 and Early 2021. This prize is open for test-takers living in countries like India, Nigeria, UAE, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and Colombia. 

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible, an applicant must -

  • Be 18 years of age or above
  • Live in the country he/she is applying from
  • Have taken IELTS with British Council between January 2019 and February 2020
  • Have an overall IELTS score of 5 or above
  • Be applying for a first-year undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Fall 2020/Spring 2021
  • Be applying to an institution that requires an IELTS score as part of its application process. 
Benefits

Ten IELTS test-takers will get GBP 3,000 towards their study fees. 

Documents
  • IELTS Test Report Form
  • Recent passport size photograph
  • Passport or identification document to prove permanent residency
  • Special requirements certificate (if applicable)
  • Personal statement of not more than 500 words
How can you apply?

Follow the steps given below to apply -
Step 1: Visit the official application page
Step 2: Click on 'Sign up now' to start the application.
Step 3: Provide the necessary details and sign up. 
Step 4: Read the instructions carefully and click on 'Apply Now' button.
Step 5: Fill in all required details.
Step 6: Upload the required documents and submit the application. 

Important Dates

Application deadline: 29th February 2020
Shortlisting, selection and winners announcement: March 2020
Awards ceremony: April 2020

Selection Criteria

A panel of British Council staff will do the shortlisting and final selection on the basis of the personal statement submitted in the application. 

Terms and Conditions
  • No applications will be considered after the deadline. 
  • The prize will be awarded to high-calibre individuals with the motivation to develop their career. 
  • The IELTS prize will be directly paid to the students in August 2020 after the British Council confirms their status with the institution they are planning to attend.

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Contact Details

Email: ielts.marketing@britishcouncil.org

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