Commonwealth Scholarships: Developed Countries
Commonwealth Scholarships for students from the developed Commonwealth to study at the University of St Andrews are now available. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Scottish Government, in conjunction with UK universities.
For more information about the scheme, please visit the Commonwealth Scholarships website.
Eligibility
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Geographical Criteria: |
Australia, The Bahamas, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Cyprus, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore. |
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Domicile for fee status:
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International |
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Level of study: |
Postgraduate Research |
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Year of entry: |
First year |
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Subjects: |
All |
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Schools: |
All |
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Additional Criteria: |
Applicants must hold a first degree of upper second class Honours standard (or above); or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification, which will normally be a Master’s degree.
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What does it cover?
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Duration: |
Up to 3 years (1 year only if split-site PhD applicant) |
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Value (per annum): |
Includes tuition fees, inward and homeward airfares, monthly stipend at government rate, arrival allowance, thesis grant and a study travel grant. Fieldwork travel costs may also be provided. See the Commonwealth Scholarships website for details.
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Type of Award: |
Tuition and Maintenance |
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No of awards available:
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Variable |
How do I apply?
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You must apply through your nominating agency in your home country. Further details about the application process for applicants who wish to study in the UK can be found on the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website. |
When do applications open?
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August 2012
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Application deadline
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7 December 2012 (Nominating institutions may have earlier internal deadlines)
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When will I hear if my application has been successful?
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Please visit the Commonwealth Scholarships website for more details on the application process.
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