0 The University of Edinburgh Southern African Scholarships

The University of Edinburgh will offer one scholarship for postgraduate Masters study in any subject offered by the University to students from Southern African countries.

The scholarship covers the overseas rate of tuition fee and University accommodation and is tenable for one academic year.

Eligibility

The scholarship will be awarded to applicants from Southern African countries who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a postgraduate Master's programme of study at the University of Edinburgh. Applicants may apply from the following countries:

• Angola
• Botswana
• The Democratic Republic of Congo
• Lesotho
• Malawi
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• South Africa
• Swaziland
• United Republic of Tanzania
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so. Further details on how to make a postgraduate application can be found on the University website.

• Postgraduate prospectus

Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, the international equivalent of a UK first class or 2:1 Honours degree at undergraduate level.

Applying

This award is now closed. We can no longer accept applications for the 2014-2015 session.

Notification

A Selection Committee will meet in early May 2014 to select the scholarship holders and successful candidates will be notified shortly afterwards.

Official Announcement

0 Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS)

Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS)

Last updated: 13 Mar 2014 |

University of Melbourne
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 31 Oct/31 May (annual)
Study in:  Australia
Next course starts 2015

Brief description:

The Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) is awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University of Melbourne.

Host Institution(s):

University of Melbourne, Australia

Field of study:

Any eligible graduate research degree offered at University of Melbourne

Number of Awards:

About 150

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Benefits provided by the MIRS include living allowance, relocation grant, thesis allowance, and paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.  Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is also included.

Eligibility:

To be considered for the MIRS, you must:

- be an international applicant (ie. a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand, and not an Australian permanent resident);
- have completed tertiary studies that are at least equivalent to a 4-year honours degree at an Australian university with a minimum result of first class honours;
- have applied for admission to undertake a master or doctorate by research degree or be currently enrolled in a research degree at the University of Melbourne

Application instructions:

MIRS applicants should submit complete both their applications for admission and scholarship by 31 October 2014 or 31 May 2015. 

It is important to visit the official website to access the application form for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://studenteforms.app.unimelb.edu.au/apex/f?p=153:2:0:::2:P2_ID:361

0 DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates and Young Academics and Scientists

DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates and Young Academics and Scientists

Last updated: 24 Mar 2014 |

DAAD
PhD Degree

Deadline: varies per country
Study in: Germany
Course starts 2014

Brief description:

Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates and Young Academics and Scientists are awarded to highly qualified PhD candidates, recent PhDs or to individuals wishing to earn a doctoral degree in Germany.

Host Institution(s):

Participating German higher education institution or research institution

Field(s) of study:

Any approved field of study

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified

Target group:

Graduates, PhD students, Postdocs from participating countries

Scholarship value/inclusions:

750 to 1,000 euros per month (depending on qualification level) and additional allowances. (as of April 2013)

Eligibility:

Very highly qualified university graduates can apply for a DAAD research grant. In addition to this, the most important selection criterion is a convincing and well-planned research and training proposal for the stay in Germany that has been agreed with an academic supervisor at the prospective German host institution.

Please read the full eligibility criteria at the official website.

Application instructions:

Application instructions and deadlines vary per country.  Please refer to country specific information.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-finding-scholarships/?detail=50015434

0 Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Country Students

Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Country Students

Last updated: 22 Oct 2011 |

Czech Republic Government
BS/MS/PhD Degree

Deadline: 30 September (annual)
Study in:  Czech Republic
Course starts AY 2014-2015

Brief description:

The Government of the Czech Republic offers scholarships within the framework of its Foreign Development Assistance in support of the study of foreign nationals from developing countries at public institutions of higher education in the Czech Republic.

These so called Government Scholarships are designed to cover the standard length of study:

1) in Bachelor/Master/Doctoral study programmes plus one-year preparatory course of the Czech language (which is combined with other field-specific training). Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates from upper secondary schools, or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree courses, as applicable, who can enrol only in study programmes in which instruction is given in the Czech language. Depending on the subject area, applicants are normally required to sit entrance examinations at the higher education institution concerned. Successful passing of entrance examinations constitutes a precondition for the scholarship award; or

2) in follow-up Master study programmes or Doctoral study programmes. Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates of Bachelor or Master study programmes, respectively, who enrol in study programmes with instruction in the English language.

Field(s) of Study and Host Institutions:

Scholarships are provided in the field of Economics, Agriculture, Informatics, Environment and Energetics at public institutions of higher universities in the Czech Republic. See the scholarship guidelines (link found below) for the full list of programmes covered by the government scholarship program.

Target group:

The scholarships are dedicated solely to promoting the studies of adults who are foreign nationals from developing third countries in need. Neither a citizen of the Czech Republic, nor a citizen of the European Union, nor any other foreign national with a permanent residence permit on the territory of the Czech Republic may therefore apply for the scholarship. Furthermore, the scholarships may not be granted to persons younger than 18. (The applicant has to turn 18 as of 1 September of the year when s/he commences studies in the Czech Republic at the latest.)

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship covers necessary costs related to stay and study in the Czech Republic. The scholarship amount is regularly amended. Currently the amount paid to students of a Bachelor’s, Master’s or follow-up Master’s study programme stands at CZK 14,000 per month, whereas the amount paid to students of a Doctoral study programme stands at CZK 15,000 per month.The above scholarship amount includes an amount designated for the payment of accommodation costs.

Costs of accommodation, food and public transport are covered by scholarship holders under the same conditions that apply to students who are citizens of the Czech Republic.   Travel expenses for travelling to the Czech Republic and back to the student’s homeland are paid by the party that has nominated the student to study in the Czech Republic or by the foreign national at his/her own costs.

Application instructions:

Prospective applicants are advised to address their inquiries concerning, among others, their eligibility and closing date for applications to the Czech Embassies in their countries.

Scholarship applications can only be filed on-line. The scholarship application form is available at the official website. The deadline for applications is by 30 September of the year prior to the given academic year at the latest. Some students can file their applications with the respective National UNESCO Commissions. For contact information on individual local offices see http://www.unesco.org/ (and search under the heading Communities, National Commissions).

It is important to read the scholarship guidelines and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.msmt.cz/international-cooperation-1/government-scholarships-developing-countries

0 Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI)

Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI)

Last updated: 13 Mar 2014 |

University of Adelaide
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 31 August 2014  (annual)
Study in: Australia
Course starts 2015

Brief description:

The University of Adelaide offers Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI) to attract high quality overseas postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the University of Adelaide to support its research effort.

Host Institution(s):

University of Adelaide, Australia

Field(s) of study:

Any Masters degree by Research or Doctoral Research Degree offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:

Limited.

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarships includes course tuition fees, annual living allowance ($25,392 in 2014), and health insurance (if award holder holds a subclass 574 visa). The scholarship covers a period of two years for a Masters degree by Research and three years for a Doctoral research degree.

Eligibility:

Applicants should hold at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Honours degree (this is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year) and must enroll in the University of Adelaide as ‘international students’ and must maintain ‘international student’ status for the duration of their enrolment in the University.  See the official website for the complete eligibility requirements.

Applications for these scholarships are always highly competitive.  Generally ASI recipients have completed a Masters degree including a significant research component and have several publications and relevant work and research experience.

Application instructions:

Only apply if you meet the selection criteria above. To apply, you must submit a formal application for Admission and a Scholarship via the online application system.  You can apply for a Adelaide Scholarships International in one of the four scholarship rounds.  The next deadline will be 31 August 2014 for Semester 1, 2015 commencement date.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application system and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/research-international/opportunities/adelaide-scholarship-international/

0 Heinrich Boll Scholarships in Germany for International Students

Heinrich Boll Scholarships in Germany for International Students

Last updated: 24 Mar 2014 |

Heinrich Boll Foundation
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 1 Sept/1 Mar (Annual)
Study in:  Germany
Next course starts 2014

Brief description:

The Heinrich Böll Foundation awards scholarships to international students who gained their university entrance qualification from a school in and outside of Germany who wish to study a Masters or PhD Degree in Germany.

Host Institution(s):

State or state-recognized institution of higher education (university, college or equivalent) in Germany

Field(s) of study:

The scholarships are awarded for all subjects.

Number of Scholarships:

Around 950 scholarships a year divided among Germans and international students.

Target group:

The scholarship program allots scholarships to international students. Special (but not exclusive) focus regions are: Central/Eastern Europe, EU neighbourhood/CIS; Middle East/Northern Africa; transition and newly industrialised countries as well as conflict regions worldwide.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

€750 per month for Masters students and €1000 per month for PhD students.

Eligibility:

By 1 September 2014 interested candidates can apply for:

Please note that an application for the autumn application process is only possible, if you are a German national or foreign students who gained their university entrance qualification in Germany. Interested candidates can apply for:

• • •  undergraduate scholarships
  • •  scholarships for the journalism programme “Medienvielfalt, anders“
  • •  doctoral scholarships

By 1 March 2015 interested candidates can apply for:

• • •  undergraduate scholarship for German and German-educated applicants (Bildungsinländer/innen)
  • •  graduate scholarships for international students
  • •  scholarships for the journalism programme “Medienvielfalt, anders“
  • •  doctoral scholarships for international students
  • •  doctoral scholarships in the focus programme “Transformation Research”

Application instructions:

Applications are not yet open.  The online application portal will open on 15 July 2014 for autumn 2014 and  20 January 2015 for spring 2015.

For details of application requirements and procedures, please consult information sheet A 1-1 (“scholarship application for undergraduate and graduate students”, PDF) or A 2-1 (“scholarship application for doctoral studies”). These give important information on the formalities of your application and on preconditions and criteria.

Applications must be made online and is done in German language. Application deadlines are normally twice a year: 1 March and 1 September. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for details on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.boell.de/scholarships/scholarships.html

0 New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships

Last updated: 05 Jun 2014 |

New Zealand Government
PhD Degree

Deadline: 15 July 2014
Study in: New Zealand
Course starts 2014

Brief description:

The NZIDRS, funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by Education New Zealand, provides scholarships for international students to undertake PhD study at a New Zealand university.

Host Institution(s):

AUT University, Lincoln University, Massey University, University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington.

Field(s) of study:

PhD Degree in any discipline offered by participating Universities in New Zealand

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The NZIDRS covers University tuition fees and associated student levies for 3 years, an annual living stipend of NZ$25,000 or NZ$2083.33 per month for 36 months, and medical insurance coverage up to NZ$600 annually for 3 years.

Eligibility:

In order to receive the scholarship, you must meet ALL five of the following eligibility criterion.

1.     be a citizen of any country except New Zealand, Australia and Fiji

2.     hold a minimum equivalent 3.6/4.0 GPA OR A / A+ average in your most recent or highest post graduate tertiary qualification

3.     conduct your PhD study in New Zealand (not from a distance)

4.     meet the requirements for direct entry into a PhD programme at a New Zealand University. This includes; having completed the required academic qualifications for direct entry and meeting the requirements for English language proficiency

5.     If you have commenced your PhD studies in New Zealand, your start date must be after 15 January 2014.

Application instructions:

You must download and complete the NZIDRS 2014 application form and submit it together with the required documents to Education New Zealand before 15 July 2014.

Please do not apply for the NZIDRS if you do not meet all eligibility criteria or you cannot provide all required documents by the deadline.

It is important to read the NZIDRS Terms and Conditions and visit the official website (link found below) to download the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.  The Application form contains detailed instructions as to how to submit your application and documents.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.enz.govt.nz/how-we-work/scholarships/nzidrs

0 University of Newcastle Postgraduate Research Scholarships (UNIPRS)

University of Newcastle Postgraduate Research Scholarships (UNIPRS)

Last updated: 12 Jun 2014 |

University of Newcastle
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 31 August (annual)
Study in: Australia
Course starts 2015

Brief description:

The University of Newcastle offers a number of postgraduate research scholarships to support international research candidates.  One of these is the University of Newcastle International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (UNIPRS) which is towards Master’s degree by Research or PhD degree.

Host Institution(s):

University of Newcastle, Australia

Field(s) of study:

Eligible Masters or PhD programme by research offered at University of Newcastle.

Number of  Scholarships:

Not specified.

Target group:

International students from any country except New Zealand

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship covers tuition fees, university living allowance, and Overseas Students Health Cover.

Note: UNIPRS scholarships can normally only be offered where there are supporting funds from the supervisor’s research grant, School or Faculty to fund a full or part living allowance.

Eligibility:

How to increase your chances of receiving a research scholarship:

• Apply by the closing date of 31 August each year

• Meet the University’s English proficiency requirement by the closing date (Please refer to English Proficiency Info over page)

• A Grade Point Average (GPA)of at least 5.25 out of 7 in the last two calendar years of undergraduate degree • Honours class one or equivalent

• Research work experience

• Research studies – points are given for a coursework masters with 20% thesis component or for a research masters

• Research publications – points are given for refereed research journal articles, book chapters, research related conference publications, research related exhibitions and patents.

Application instructions:

Scholarship applications will be accepted between 1 January and 31 August each year.

It is important to read the Scholarship Information Sheet and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/research-and-innovation/graduate-research/international/scholarships-and-costs

0 University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships

University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships

Last updated: 12 May 2014 |

University of Otago
PhD Degree

Deadline: ongoing
Study in: New Zealand
Course starts 2015

Brief description:

The University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship provides funding to support doctoral students studying at the University of Otago.  The Scholarship is available to both domestic and international students. Candidates for professional doctorates, as well as the PhD, are welcome to apply.

Host Institution(s):

University of Otago, New Zealand

Field(s) of study:

Any eligible PhD Research Programme at the University

Number of Scholarships:

Up to 181 annually

Target group:

Domestic and International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

NZ$25,000 stipend per annum plus domestic tuition fees waiver (excludes student services fee and insurance)

Eligibility:

Applicants must usually be seeking to obtain their first doctoral qualification.  Selection is based predominantly on academic merit and the applicant’s potential for research.

Application instructions:

Applications for doctoral-level scholarships should usually occur when applying for admission but it is also possible to apply for a scholarship after being admitted.  To apply, you must fill up the scholarship application form for international students and upload it as part of the online admission application process.

It is important to read the how to apply page and visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.otago.ac.nz/study/scholarships/database/otago014687.html

0 IRO PhD Scholarships for Developing Countries at K.U. Leuven University

IRO PhD Scholarships for Developing Countries at K.U. Leuven University

Last updated: 12 May 2014 | OPENS 1 SEPT 2014

K.U. Leuven
Doctoral Degree (PhD)

Deadline: 10 Nov 2014 (annual)
Study in:  Belgium
Course starts October 2015

Brief description:

As one of its contributions to development co-operation, K.U. Leuven offers IRO (Interfaculty Council for Development Co-operation) scholarships to deserving students from developing countries to do their PhD in the largest university in Flanders, Belgium.  Each academic year, IRO scholarships are granted for doctoral or pre-doctoral programmes.

Host Institution(s):

Katholieke Universiteit in Flanders, Belgium

Field of study:

Priority research fields for the IRO scholarships are proposed by the three doctoral schools:

• Humanities and Social Sciences

• Science, Engineering and Technology

• Biomedical Sciences

From July 2014 onwards you will find an updated version of the faculty research topics at the official website.

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

Citizens of developing countries. Click here fore an overview of these countries.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarships include an allowance of €1,415 per month, tuition fee, health insurance, accident insurance, one-time installation allowance, and return tickets.

Eligibility:

1. The applicant must be a citizen of one of the countries on the OECD DAC table that are listed under the following categories: Least Developed Countries, Low Income Countries or Low Middle Income Countries.
   The applicant must not possess dual citizenship, where the second citizenship is from an EU country.
2. The time period between the date of completion of your MA degree and the date of submission of your scholarship application can be no more than ten years.
3. Excellent academic results
4. Excellent research project
5. Motivation in the framework of development cooperation
6. Excellent recommendations

Application instructions:

The next call of applications will open on 1 September 2014.

If you meet the eligibility conditions, you will need to complete the online application form and submit supporting documents not later than 10 November 2014.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.kuleuven.be/iro/index.html

0 NASP/GSSPS PhD Scholarships in Social and Political Sciences in Italy

NASP/GSSPS PhD Scholarships in Social and Political Sciences in Italy

Last updated: 07 Aug 2014 |

NASP/GSSPS
PhD Degree

Deadline: 30 Sept 2014
Study in: Italy
Course starts November 2014

Brief description:

The Network for the Advancement of Social and Political Sciences (NASP) and the Graduate School in Social and Political Sciences of the University of Milan (GSSPS) are accepting applications for admission to the Ph.D. Programmes in Economic Sociology, Labour Studies, Political Studies, Sociology and Methodology of Social Research.

The Ph.D. programmes, fully taught in English, promote international exchanges with top European research institutions and offer quality teaching at international level.

Host Institution(s):

NASP involves a network of universities in Northern Italy: Brescia, Università Cattolica, Genova, Milano, Milano-Bicocca, Pavia, Piemonte Orientale and Torino. NASP is based at the Graduate School in Social and Political Sciences of the University of Milan (GSSPS).

Field(s) of study:

Economic Sociology, Labour Studies, Political Studies, Sociology and Methodology of Social Research

Number of Awards:

NASP offers a total of 34 Ph.D. positions covered by scholarships. The number of scholarships available for each Ph.D. programme is:

•Economic Sociology and Labour Studies – 13 scholarship positions
•Political Studies – 14 scholarship positions
•Sociology and Methodology of Social Research – 7 scholarship positions

Target group:

EU and non-EU citizens.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Scholarships amount approximately to 13.500 euro per year, and are renewable for up to three years.

Eligibility:

Admission to Ph.D. Programmes is based on qualifications and interviews. Eligibility criteria and application requirements are specified in the official Calls for Application available through the GSSPS official website.

Application instructions:

Full information on how to submit applications is provided by the Call for Application available through the GSSPS official website (see link below).  The application deadline is 30 September 2014.

It is important to visit the official website for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.graduateschool.unimi.it/call_2014_2015.html

0 Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students

Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students

Last updated: 31 Jul 2014 | OPENS 1 SEP 2014

Gates Cambridge Trust
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 15 Oct/2 Dec 2014 (annual)
Study in:  UK
Course starts October 2015

Brief description:

Gates Cambridge Scholarships are highly competitive full-cost scholarships. They are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.

Host Institution(s):

University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Field of study:

Any subject available at the University of Cambridge

Number of Awards:

Gates Cambridge Scholarships are extremely competitive: over 4,000 applicants apply for 95 Scholarships each year.

Target group:

Citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge, namely: the University Composition Fee and College fees at the appropriate rate, a maintenance allowance for a single student, one economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course, and inbound visa costs.

The Trust also considers applications for several types of additional funding on a discretionary basis such as family allowance, conference attendance, fieldwork allowance, some fourth year funding for PhD scholars and hardship funding.

Eligibility:

You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you are:

•  a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom.

•  applying to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study: PhD (three year research-only degree); MSc or MLitt (two year research-only degree); or a one year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MASt, Diploma, MBA etc.)

• OR already a student at Cambridge and want to apply for a new postgraduate course. For example, if you are studying for an MPhil you can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to do a PhD. However, if you have already started a course, you cannot apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to fund the rest of it.

• OR already a Gates Cambridge Scholar and want to apply for a second Scholarship. You must apply by the second, international deadline and go through the same process of departmental ranking, shortlisting and interviewing as all other candidates.

Application instructions:

Applications for 2014 entry have now closed. Applications for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship for October 2015 entry will open on 1 September 2014.

You must apply for admission as a postgraduate student to the University of Cambridge and a Gates Cambridge Scholarship at the same time, using the one application pack. The deadline for applications is 2 December 2014 for citizens other than the US and 15 October 2014 for US citizens.

It is important to read the How to Apply section and visit the official website (link found below) or read the FAQs for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.gatescambridge.org/

0 Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries

Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries

Last updated: 14 Aug 2014 |

DFID
Master’s/PhD Degree

Deadline: 3 Dec 2014 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts AY 2015-2016

Brief description:

The Commonwealth Scholarships are intended for students from developing Commonwealth countries who wants to pursue Master’s and PhD study in the UK. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID).

Host Institution(s):

You are requested to apply for a course of study at  UK universities with which the CSC has a part funding agreement.

Field(s) of study:

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

Number of Scholarships:

Approximately 300 of these scholarships are awarded each year.

Target group:

The scholarships are targeted to citizens of Developing Commonwealth Countries.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Each Scholarship provides airfare to and from United Kingdom, tuition and examination fees, personal maintaining allowance, thesis grant (if applicable), initial arrival allowance, among others. Please see the 2015 Commonwealth Scholarship Prospectus for full scholarship benefits.

Eligibility:

To apply for the awards covered in this prospectus, candidates should:

• Be Commonwealth citizens, refugees, or British protected persons
• Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
• Be available to commence their academic studies in the United Kingdom by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2015
• Hold, by October 2015, 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.

Application instructions:

The CSC cannot accept any applications direct from candidates for these scholarships. All applications must be made through your nominating agency (or university/university body, if applicable) in your home country. You must check with them in the first instance for specific advice on how to make an application and for their own closing date.

All Commonwealth Scholarship candidates must be nominated by an approved nominating agency/ university/university body, and must submit their application form using the Electronic Application System (EAS).  Deadline for applications is 3 December 2014.

It is important to read the 2015 Commonwealth Scholarship Prospectus and visit the official website (link found below) to access the EAS system and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/scholarships-developing-cw/

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