Applications are open for interested and suitably qualified students from developing Commonwealth countries for the University of Stirling Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2020/2021.
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:
- 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.
Application Deadline: 13th April 2020
