Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 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.
Purpose
To contribute to development needs of Commonwealth countries by
providing training for skilled and qualified professionals in key development
areas.
Intended beneficiaries
High-quality postgraduate students who wish to access training
not available in their home countries, who wish or need to remain in their home
country while they study, and who have the potential to enhance the development
of their home countries with the knowledge and leadership skills they acquire.
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships support distance
learning Master’s degree courses offered in partnership with local providers in
developing countries, as well as courses delivered directly by UK universities.
Location
United Kingdom
Benefits
Scholarship value: £18,000 per scholarship. This figure must
cover all elements of the award, including tuition fees, grants to recipients,
applicable partnership development costs, and any UK residential programmes.
Eligibilities
To
apply for these scholarships, you must:
·
Be a citizen of a developing
Commonwealth country, refugee, or British protected person
·
Be permanently resident in a
developing Commonwealth country
·
Hold a first degree of at least
upper second class (2:1) standard. A lower qualification and sufficient
relevant experience may be considered in certain cases
Terms and Conditions
For full terms and conditions, see
the Commonwealth Distance LearningScholarships terms and conditions
The
CSC promotes equal opportunity, gender equity, and cultural exchange.
Applications are encouraged from a diverse range of candidates. The CSC is
committed to administering and managing its scholarships and fellowships in a
fair and transparent manner – for more information, see the CSC anti-fraud policy.
Eligible Regions
Developing
Commonwealth country
Application Process
You should apply to study an eligible
Master’s course at a UK university that is participating in the Distance
Learning Scholarship scheme. Click here for a list of participating universities and eligible courses
You must make your application using the CSC’s Electronic
Application System (EAS). Click here for full information on how to usethe EAS, including detailed guides.Before applying, you must check with your UK University for
their specific advice, admission requirements, and rules for applying. Most
universities may require you to complete their own admissions application form
as well, which may have a separate closing date. You must take the necessary
steps to secure admission to your chosen course(s) at your preferred
university/universities before applying for a Distance Learning Scholarship.
You can apply for more than one course and/or to more than
one university, but you may only accept one offer of a Distance Learning
Scholarship. The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted
via the EAS to your UK University, or any applications directly from
individuals. All applications must be submitted by May.
Selection Process
Each participating UK University will conduct its own
recruitment process to select a specified number of candidates for Distance
Learning Scholarships. Universities must put forward their selected candidates
to the CSC by 9 June 2017. The CSC will then confirm that these candidates meet
the eligibility criteria for this scheme. Universities will inform candidates
of their results by August 2017.Selection criteria include:
·
Academic merit of the candidate
·
Potential impact of the work on the development of the
candidate’s home country
How to access the EAS
Enquiries?
All enquiries about these scholarships should be directed
to the university to which you wish to apply. Please note that the CSC does not charge candidates to
apply for any of its scholarships or fellowships through its Electronic
Application System (EAS), and it does not charge organizations to nominate
candidates.
For
more information, kindly visit the official website HERE.
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