Commonwealth Scholarships in Low and Middle Income Countries, 2015-2016

Scholarship

Introduction

Applications are invited for Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan to study at participating universities in low and middle income countries. Scholarships are awarded to undertake a two year masters degree program in Bangladesh, Botswana, Cameroon, Caribbean (Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago), Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, South Pacific (Fiji, Samoa) and Sri Lanka

Scholarship Provider

Commonwealth

Scholarship open for

Students from commonwealth countries

Scholarship Level

Postgraduate

Eligibility

-Be citizens of any Commonwealth country except for which your are applying i.e. Bangladesh, Botswana, Cameroon, Caribbean (Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago), Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, South Pacific (Fiji, Samoa) and Sri Lanka
-Hold a first degree of upper second class Honours standard (or above) in a discipline relevant to that in which study is proposed

Number of awards

14 scholarships are awarded

Award Duration

2 years

Coverage

-Full tuition fees

-Monthly/quarterly stipend (living allowance) set at local rates

-Arrival allowance (usually) USD 500, to contribute to additional costs incurred in moving to your host country

-One economy class return airfare between your home and host countries

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted via email

Deadline

30 April 2015.

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