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
-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.
