University of Stirling Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2020/2021

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Applications are open for interested and suitably qualified students from developing Commonwealth countries for the University of Stirling Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2020/2021.

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University of Stirling Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships support students from developing Commonwealth countries to undertake postgraduate study at a distance or via online learning.

University of Stirling Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships Eligibility

To apply for a Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship, candidates must:

• Be a citizen of or be granted refugee status from an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
• Be permanently and continually resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
• Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) standard. A lower qualification and sufficient relevant experience may be considered in certain cases.

Eligible Countries

For the MSc in Dementia Studies eligible countries include:

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• Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

For the MSc in Global Issues in Gerontology and Ageing eligible countries include:

• Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, Guyana, India, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia.

Number of Awards: 10

Fields of Study: Eligible courses include:

• MSc in Dementia Studies (5 awards)
• MSc in Global Issues in Gerontology and Ageing (5 awards)

Value of Award: The Commonwealth Scholarship covers all elements of the award, including tuition fees, partnership development costs, and any residential programmes.

How to Apply for University of Stirling Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships

• Applicants are required to apply to the University for the eligible course noted above, before submitting a scholarship application to Commonwealth Scholarships.
• In order to be considered for an award, applicants must hold an unconditional offer of a place on MSc Dementia Studies at the University of Stirling before the Commonwealth closing date of 16.00 (GMT) on 13 April 2020
• Applicants must apply for the scholarships via the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s Electronic Application System (EAS).

For more information, visit the University of Stirling Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships.

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Application Deadline: 13th April 2020