Up to five scholarships are available to candidates from developing Commonwealth countries to undertake a one-year taught Master’s programme of study at the University of Leeds.

Only students from developing commonwealth countries can apply for the MSc Sustainability Scholarships.

Fees (international rate), Maintenance allowance, return airfare.

Up to 5 awards available University wide.

Courses eligible

• MSc Sustainability (Environment and Development), MSc Sustainability (Business, Environment and Corporate Responsibility),
• MSc Sustainability (Climate Change),
• MSc Hydrogeology.

Entry criteria and application form.

Applicants should:

a. be nationals of (or permanently domiciled in) a Commonwealth developing country, and not currently be living or studying in a developed country

b. hold a first degree at either first or upper second class level;

c. be aware that sponsoring institutions are asked to give priority to candidates under the age of 30 but may give reasons for wishing to make exceptions for older candidates

d. be sufficiently fluent in English to pursue the course

e. have not previously studied for one year or more in a developed country

f. not be employed by a government department (at national level) or a parastatal organisation (employees of universities are normally acceptable, however)

g. be able to confirm in writing that neither they or their families would otherwise be able to pay for the proposed course of study

h. be willing to confirm that they will return to their home country as soon as their period of study is complete

Deadline April 1st.

For more information see; MSc Sustainability Scholarships

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The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme and the University of Edinburgh supports 4 students through the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme.

The awards are open to students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom.

Applicants should not be currently living or studying in a developed country and should be willing to return to their home country as soon as they have completed their period of study.

They should hold, or expect to attain, a UK first degree (Bachelor’s degree) with at least upper second-class Honours (or the overseas equivalent).

Applications from students over 35 years old are not normally considered.

The scholarships cover tuition fees, living costs (including accommodation) and return airfares.

At the University of Edinburgh applications from students studying a one-year taught Master’s degree African Studies are considered.

Further details are available from:

The Centre for African Studies, Tel: + 44 131 650 3878, Email: african.studies [at] ed.ac.uk

Website: African Studies Commonwealth Scholarships, University of Edinburgh, UK.

Also see: Scholarships and Grants » Africa Scholarships » Africa Women Scholarships »

 African Studies Commonwealth Scholarships, in UK.

The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme and the University of Edinburgh supports 4 students through the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme.

The awards are open to students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom.

Applicants should not be currently living or studying in a developed country and should be willing to return to their home country as soon as they have completed their period of study.

They should hold, or expect to attain, a UK first degree (Bachelor’s degree) with at least upper second-class Honours (or the overseas equivalent).

Applications from students over 35 years old are not normally considered.

The scholarships cover tuition fees, living costs (including accommodation) and return airfares.

At the University of Edinburgh applications from students studying a one-year taught Master’s degree African Studies are considered.

Further details are available from:

The Centre for African Studies, Tel: + 44 131 650 3878, Email: african.studies [at] ed.ac.uk

Website: African Studies Commonwealth Scholarships, University of Edinburgh, UK.

Also see: Scholarships and Grants » Africa Scholarships » Africa Women Scholarships »

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African Human Rights Fellowships: The Commonwealth Commission/Chevening Scholarship is currently calling for applications for 5 scholarships from African Human Rights Advocates to study at the University of Oxford.

The course of study is taught over 22 months and consists of two residential sessions in Oxford and two periods of distance learning.

The scholarships are funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and the Foreign Office’s Chevening Scholarship Fund and are intended for human rights advocates from African Commonwealth countries who would be unable, without assistance, to take up their place on this course.

Subject to satisfactory progress, the scholarships lead to the award of a Master of Studies (MSt) in International Human Rights Law.

Each scholarship provides course and college fees at the University of Oxford over two years, a stipend to cover living costs and return air travel from the scholar’s home country for each residential session.

Fellowship Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Display intellectual ability and leadership potential;
• Have an adequate standard of English, as defined and required by the University for studies at which the awards are given;
• Be citizens of a developing African Commonwealth country and resident/working in a developing African Commonwealth country when the award is taken up and for its duration (this does not have to be the applicant’s home country).

And will normally:

• Already hold a law degree to a high standard. The degree must be at a level at least equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Law awarded in the UK. Applications from those with extensive human-rights related experience, but without a law degree, will also be considered.
• Have work experience in a related field/s;
• Not already have received or be currently receiving financial benefit from a previous British Government funded scholarship or a previous Commonwealth Commission funded scholarship.

A preference will be given to applicants who have not previously studied outside of their home country.

Please note: Applications from candidates living and working in Zimbabwe cannot be accepted although Zimbabwean citizens who are living/working in another Commonwealth Southern African country and who have refugee status may apply.

Before making an application, please check that you meet both the eligibility requirements for the scholarship

Deadline for applications: March 30.

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