Saturday 27 August 2016

2017 Commonwealth Scholarships (Masters & PhD) in UK for Developing Countries

Application is now open for the CSC Commonwealth Scholarships for Masters and PhD students from developing Commonwealth countries to study in UK, funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID).

Application Deadline: 15th November, 2016

Subject Areas: All subject areas are eligible, although the CSC’s selection criteria give priority to applications that demonstrate strong relevance to development.

About Scholarship: Each year, Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study in the UK are offered for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), with the aim of contributing to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth.

Scholarship Category: Masters (one-year courses only) and PhD Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for these scholarships, you must:

- Be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British protected person
- Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
- Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2016
- By October 2017, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)

The CSC promotes equal opportunity, gender equity, and cultural exchange. Applications are encouraged from a diverse range of candidates.

Selection Criteria

Applications are considered according to the following selection criteria:

- Academic merit of the candidate
- Quality of the proposal
- Potential impact of the work on the development of the candidate’s home country

For more info on how to Apply visit:
www.scholarship-nigeria.com/2016/08/2017-commonwealth-scholarships-masters.html?m=1

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