University of Exeter Commonwealth Scholarships for PhD and Split-site PhD Study
The purpose of the scheme is to support world-class research and scholarship, and to contribute to UK higher education and
research by attracting high-calibre international candidates and encouraging links and collaboration.
It is therefore intended for high-quality graduates who have the potential to become influential leaders, teachers, or
researchers in their home countries, and whose proposed research topic has been described to the satisfaction of
the selection committee as having a focus on innovation and leadership, for the benefit of wider society.
For full-details of the scholarships available, eligibility and how to apply at, please see the Commonwealth Scholarships for PhD and split-site (PhD) study prospectus at:
http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/prospectus-scholarships-developed-2016-1.pdf
Value:
Tuition fees plus living and other allowances for up to 36 months
Contact:
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK; +44 (0)207 380 6700
http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/about-us/contact-us/
How to apply
To apply for these scholarships, you must:
* Be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British protected person
* Be permanently resident in Australia, The Bahamas, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Cyprus, Malta, or New Zealand
* Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2016
* By October 2016, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)
You must make your application directly to the CSC using the CSC’s Electronic Application System (EAS) –
information on how to use the EAS, including detailed guides, is available at http://bit.ly/cscuk-scholarshipsdeveloped-cw.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 (BST) on 17 June 2016 at the latest. All documentation – including
references, transcripts, unconditional offers and supporting statements – must be provided by 16:00 (BST) on 27
June 2016.
For full-details of the scholarships available, eligibility and how to apply at, please see the Commonwealth Scholarships for PhD and split-site (PhD) study prospectus at:
http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/prospectus-scholarships-developed-2016-1.pdf
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://www.exeter.ac.uk/studying/funding/award/?id=2198