2017 Commonwealth Scholarships to study in South Africa/Sri-Lanka
The 2017 Commonwealth Scholarships in low and middle-income countries to study in South Africa or Sri-Lanka. The Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships allow successful applicants to benefit from the expertise provided by universities in low and middle-income countries around the Commonwealth. They are majority funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP).
The scholarships give talented students – who can be from any Commonwealth country other than the host country – the opportunity to gain a Master’s degree while developing new skills and experiencing life in another country.
The scholarships
The scholarships are fully funded. They provide full tuition fees, a return economy flight, an arrival allowance, and a regular stipend (living allowance).
They are for Master’s courses only and are not applicable to distance learning courses.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country other than the host country.
- Applicants must hold a Bachelors degree of at least upper second level.
2017 scholarships - Six scholarships are currently on offer – four in South Africa and two in Sri Lanka – at ACU member institutions in these countries.
The scholarships
- Four scholarships are available, starting in January/February 2018
- The scholarships provide full tuition fees, a return economy flight, an arrival allowance and a regular stipend (living allowance)
- The scholarships are for Master’s study only and are not applicable to distance learning courses
- The scholarships are for new students only and cannot be used to fund a course you have already started
- No additional funding will be provided for applicants with families
Scholarships are for a maximum of two years
Application Deadline: Friday 30 June 2017
For more information on how to apply follow the link here.
