Commonwealth Scholarships: Developing Countries
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission offers opportunities to citizens of Developing Commonwealth countries to study in the UK, as part of the UK's contribution to the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan. These awards are funded by the Department for International Development.
For more information about the scheme, please visit the Commonwealth Scholarships website.
Eligibility
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Geographical Criteria: |
Commonwealth citizens, refugees or British protected persons, and permanently resident in a Commonwealth country other than the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, and permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country (see list on website). |
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Domicile for fee status: |
International |
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Level of study: |
Postgraduate Masters or 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. |
What does it cover?
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Duration: |
Up to 3 years (1 year only if Masters or 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: |
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. |