University of Warwick Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2020/2021 for Developing Countries – UK

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The University of Warwick participates in the commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme to offer Scholarships for nationals of commonwealth countries in 2020/2021 academic year

Application Deadline: 18th December 2019 1600 hours GMT.

Eligible Countries: Developing Commonwealth countries

To be taken at (country): University of Warwick UK

Offered annually? Yes

About the Award: These scholarships are intended for students from developing countries who would not otherwise be able to afford to undertake Master’s level study in the UK, to gain skills and knowledge which will allow them to contribute to the development of their home countries.

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Eligible Fields: The Taught Masters courses offered for the academic year 2020/2021 by the University of Warwick in partnership with the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission are the following 7 courses only :

  • MA Gender and International Development
  • MA Internation Development
  • MSc Analytical Science and Instrumentation
  • MSc Biomedical Engineering
  • MSc Food Security
  • LLM International Development Law and Human Rights
  • MSc Humanitarian Engineering

Eligibility: To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person;
  • Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country;
  • Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2020;
  • By October 2020, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree). The CSC would not normally fund a second UK Master’s degree. If you are applying for a second UK Master’s degree, you will need to provide justification as to why you wish to undertake this study;
  • Not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a high income country;
  • Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship;

Number of Awards: 7

Value of Award: Each scholarship will cover full tuition fees, offer a generous stipend, provide airfare to the UK and return home and an allowance for warm clothing.

Duration of Award: For the duration of the masters programme

How to Apply:

  • Applicants must submit a funding application via the Commission’s online application form by 18th December 2019 1600 hours GMT. No late applications will be considered.
  • Please visit the CSS website for full details on how to apply for the scholarship.
  • Applicants must also apply for admission to the University of Warwick by the standard admission process. You should have submitted your application of admission by the 18th December 2019 1600 hours GMT.

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