International Development Scholarship for Developing Commonwealth Countries in UK, 2013-14

Scholarship Description:

International Development Scholarship for Developing Commonwealth Countries in UK, 2013-14 is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

Postgraduate Taught Degree Scholarship for the Students of Developing  Commonwealth Countries at University of Kent in UK , 2013/14

Study Subject(s): Various of the course offered by the  university. Course Level: This scholarship is available for  pursuing postgraduate degree level. Scholarship Provider:  Department for International Development (DFID). Scholarship can be  taken at: UK

Eligibility:•Are a national of one of the countries listed  and not at present living or studying in a developed country. •hold a first  degree at either first class or upper second-class level •have not previously  studied for one year or more in a developed country •are themselves, or  through their families, unable to pay to study in the UK •will return to  their home country as soon as their period of study is complete. In some  circumstances a student may be permitted to remain in the UK if seeking doctoral  study and they satisfy certain strict conditions

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The  students of developing Commonwealth countries can apply for this  scholarship.

Scholarship Description: Commonwealth Shared Scholarships,  set up by DFID in 1986, represent a unique partnership between the United  Kingdom government and UK Universities. To date, more than 3,500 students from  developing Commonwealth countries have been awarded Shared Scholarships. Without  these awards they would not otherwise have been able to benefit from UK higher  education. The aim of the scheme is to assist students from developing  Commonwealth countries who are of excellent academic calibre but for financial  reasons would not otherwise be able to afford to study in the UK. The scheme  allows them to benefit from postgraduate study at a university in the UK which  will help them to contribute toward the development of their home countries.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Duration of award(s): Scholarship is offered for one  year.

What does it cover? The award covers tuition fees, return  airfares and living costs (£917 per month) for a one-year taught Masters  programme.

Selection Criteria: Candidates will be selected on the basis  of academic excellence, satisfactory references and a personal statement of not  more than 500 words.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your  applications till 22nd March 2013.

Further  Scholarship Information and Application

Degree Level:

International Development Scholarship for Developing Commonwealth Countries in UK, 2013-14 is available to undertake level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.