“The Shared Scholarship Scheme is a joint initiative between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (with funding from DFID), and UK universities, to support scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom.”
“Awards are for taught postgraduate courses only. All courses undertaken must be demonstrably relevant to the economic, social or technological development of the candidate’s home country.
Awards are only available at participating institutions in the UK. The booklet giving details of the UK institutions offering Scholarships joint-funded with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in 2010 is available for download here or can be obtained in print copy from the Scheme Administrators (see source link below).”
“Please note that participating universities are required to support the student stipend for the award holder (at the rate set by the UK Government). The Commission funds the cost of tuition fees (at overseas rate), return airfares and other allowances. It is envisaged that around 170 Scholarships will be offered in 2010.”
Who is eligible?
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 (please see the booklet for a list of eligible countries)
b) hold a first degree at either first or upper second class level;
c) be sufficiently fluent in English to pursue the course
d) have not previously studied for one year or more in a developed country
e) not be employed by a government department (at national level) or a parastatal organisation (employees of universities are normally acceptable, however)
f) be able to confirm in writing that neither they or their families would otherwise be able to pay for the proposed course of study
g) be willing to confirm that they will return to their home country as soon as their period of study is complete”
For more information, visit this link.
