COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP/FELLOWSHIPS
The following scholar
Level of Study: Higher studies/Research/Training.
Countries Nominations
U.K. 55 (22 for Master’s Programme)
Canada 5
Hong Kong 3
Nigeria 2
Trinidad & Tobago 2
Duration: 3 years.
Common Requirements/Value of Scholarships: Indian nationals residing in India. Age: Candidates who have graduated first degree programme of scholar within the last ten years. Scholarships cover tourist-class air passage (both ways), fees, adequate maintenance and other allowances.
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CAMBRIDGE COMMONWEALTH TRUST
P.O. Box 252 Cambridge CB2 ITZ
Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Awards to pursue studies in all major fields
to students from Commonwealth countries who intend to study at Cambridge.
Students from developing nations are given preference.
Whom to contact: At the above address. For further information you may visit
COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP/FELLOWSHIPS IN U.K
Level of Study: Clinical Training in case of Medical field/ Postgraduation/Ph.D.
Subjects: Medicine (UK): Cancer Research (including Cancer epidemiology); Cardiology, Gynecology, Medicine and Dentistry. Scholarships are assigned for project oriented training in higher techniques and methodology and are not for generalised training/ studies leading to a degree or diploma.
Engineering & Technology: Electronics; Environmental Studies; Remote Sensing Technology; Communication Engineering; Bio-Technology/ Biochemical Engineering; Robotics.
Science (Pure & Applied): Mathematics; Molecular Biology; Physics and Chemistry (including Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry).
Agriculture & Allied Fields: Animal Husbandry; Agronomy and Forestry.
Humanities & Social Sciences: History; sociology; Management Studies; Fine Art; (including Western Painting, Art History, Graphic
UGANDA GOVERNMENT COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS TENABLE AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
Commonwealth Scholarships tenabfe at Makerere University pursuing Master level course in Uganda are offered to Indian nationals residing in India.
Subject-Fields: (a) Crop Science (2 Scholarships) (b) Statistics & Applied Science (2 Scholarship)
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in the subject or allied fields with minimum 60% marks. Duration: 2 years. Age: Below 35 years as on 31st July.
Value: (a) Air travel to Uganda and back after completion of study, (b) Out of pocket allowance, tuition fees. Accommodation would be given by Uganda Government, (c) Other terms would be same as commonly offered by
COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PLAN (CSFP)
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is funded by the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). The Plan offers up to 55 annual scholarships and up to 70 academic staff fellowships for Indians. The scholarships are for one-year masters, three-year doctoral or one-year clinical training awards in specific subjects. As the scholarships are for postgraduate study or research, you must have a university degree or equivalent qualification. If there are no undergraduate courses in a particular subject in your own country or regional university, it may sometimes be possible
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Stirling Highway
Nedlands, Western Australia 6907
offers the following scholarships:
(a) Saw Medical Research Fellowships to any graduate in medicine, science or arts of any recognized university in the United Kingdom, Australia or any Commonwealth country, or to any person qualified for medical practice in Western Australia. Last date: June.
(b) W.A. and M.G. Saw Medical Research Fellowships in medical research to any graduate in medicine, science or arts of any recognized university in the United Kingdom, Australia or any Commonwealth country; any person qualified for medical practice in Western Australia for 1 year but may be renewed for
COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS IN NEWZEALAND
Level of Study: Ph.D.
Subjects: Soil Science, Dairy Technology.
Eligibility: Indian national residing in India. Master's Degree with 60% marks in respect of Soil Science and Dairy Technology. Experience 2 years teaching/research/practical experience after obtaining Master's Degree. Age: The application is normally accepted from those candidates who have completed their master's Degree in the subject concerned within the last five years of the specified date of the Year of advertisement.
Other requirements (common for United kingdom, Canada and New Zealand): Knowledge of India and of the donor country; 2 years consecutive stay in India after return from abroad for study/training/
UNIVERSITY Of WESTERN ONTARIO
London, Ontario
N6A 5B8
offers
Scholarships/teaching and research assistantships, demonstrationships at the
graduate/doctoral levels. For UG courses scholarships Canadian Instructional
Development Agencies or Commonwealth scholarships disbursed by British
Council can be avaiied.
Eligibility: Academic merit.
When and whom to Apply: UG: 1st June. Graduate: 8-9 months prior to
anticipated starting date.
NEW ZEALAND VICE-CHANCELLORS COMMITTEE
The Scholarships Manager P.O. Box 11915 Wellington
offers
over 40 scholarships for graduate and postgraduate study, together with 12 for undergraduate study to students of Commonwealth countries. Whom to apply: Application forms can be obtained in the student's country of citizenship-Further details can be had from the University International Offices at each university or you may contact the New Zealand -Embassy/Consulate for addresses.
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Nariman Point Mumbai 400 021 (Maha)
offers Scholarships for Hindustani Music.
Eligibility: Should have completed basic eduation in music. Age limit: 18-28 years. Value: Rs. 800 per month for one or two years.
Note: For Undergraduate courses scholarships, Canadian Instructional Development Agencies or Commonwealth scholarships disbursed by British Council can be availed. Last date: June/July.
COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS PLAN (UK)
Commonwealth Scholarships tenable for higher studies/research/specialised training in the subjects mentionea below in the United Kingdom are offered to the Indian Nationals. Fifty-five nominations are to be sent to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, out of those, twenty two are for one-year or two-year Master Degree course and thirty-three are for three year Ph.D. course.
Subject Fields:
(a) Medicine: 1. Cancer Research (including Cancer Epidemiology), 2. Cardiology, 3. Gynaecology, 4. Medicine and 5. Dentistry.
(b) Engineering & Technology: 1. Computer Studies,
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Victoria 3052
offers
(i) Postgraduate Research Scholarships (MUPS) to honours graduates.
(ii) Value:A$13,498.
Last date: 31st October.
(ii) Gordon-Taylor Scholarship for Medicine or Surgery to medical graduates. Value: A$6000. Last date: 1st October.
(iii) CWN Sexton Scholarship to African or Asian students from British Commonwealth countries for Civil Engg. Value: $700.
Further details can be had from Asstt. Registrar (Engg.), University of Melbourne, Victoria 3052.
AUSTRALIAN AGENCY FOR OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT
(AUSAID), G.P.O. Box 887, Canberra, A.C.T. 2601,
offers (a) Australian Development Co-operation Scholarships (formerly John Crawford Scholarship Scheme-JCSS); (b) Australian Sponsored Training Scholarships (formerly Sponsored Student Programme-STP); (c) Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP). Subj ects for study include a wide variety corresponding to needs of developing countries.
Value: Varies between countries and institution of enrolment; covers annual tuition fees, an annual stipend (tax exempt) and return airfare. Further details can be had from the Australian Diplomatic Mission in the respective countries.
SHELL CENTENARY SCHOLARSHIPS
The Shell Centenary Scholarship fund in collaboration with: University of Cambridge; University of Durham; University of Edinburgh; Imperial College London; University of Oxford; University College London;
University of Leeds, and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office,
offers Chevening scholarships for one year taught master programme in Applied Sciences and Technology, including Environmental Sciences, Business Management, Law and Economics.
Other Shell Centenary Scholarships are also available. For further information you may visit the Scholarship application forms can only be obtained from the relevant universities. Candidates interested in applying need to check respective university site for information on subjects, level of study, deadline etc.
CANADIAN COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP PLAN
Under this scheme, scholarships are offered to Indian nationals (nominations are sent to the International Council for Canadian Studies) under the Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Plan.
Age: There is no restriction with respect to the age of candidates but the candidates should have obtained their first Gradualion/Master's degree as per requirement within the last five years.
Level: These scholarships are awarded for studies leading to Master's degree.
Subject fields: Law, Political Science/Internationa! relations with particular emphasis on Canada-India relations, Education, Media Studies, Architecture, Geography, Management Studies, Computer Science, Social Administration, Economic Planning, Health Science (including Food Nutrition Management), Environmental Studies.
Tenure
CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
G.P.O. Box U1987
Perth, Western Australia 6001offers
(i) Scholarships to qualified applicants through AusAlD for pursuing Bachelor's degree, Master's degree and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science, Education and Social Sciences, Humanities, Business and Administration, Health Sciences, Agri-business and Agriculture and Mining for candidates with competency in English (IELTS Overall Band Score of 6.0 or over 550 TOEFL) and one year of study, in good academic standing (minimum of 2.75 GPA)..
Last date: March, (ii) (a) 1-year full time Curtin Overseas Student Scholarship, (b) Overseas Postgraduate Research Scholarship awarded on academic merit and research capacity to suitably qualified overseas graduates eligible to
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When this scholarship is open,(date)
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Respected Sir/Madam,
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Hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you.
Yours Sincerely,
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Yours sincerely,
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am looking for scholarship to study a masters in international relations
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I am a Uganda Student who has just completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology with a first class. I would like to pursue my Masters Degree and I am seeking for a Scholarship from any University in the U.K or USA which can kindly assist me.
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I have finished my bachelors of statistics (majoring in statistical computing) course at Makerere University- Institute of statistics and applied economics in Uganda with a very good grade. I would like to aquire a masters in the next accademic year, in computer or statistics related field in any country in order to persue my life goals. i will be greatful for any scalarship opportunity.
Dear Sir/ma,
Please, am a freshman in biochemistry from Nigeria and would like apply for a scholarship to study either in the U.K/Canada, due to the incessant strike/degrading educational sector experienced here. i would be very grateful if i can be granted such as to learn, come back home and take my place in contributing to the development of my country.
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Hello, I am an undergraduate studying Economics in University of Nigeria, Nsukka. i really desire to study Economics at any university in UK or the USA. I’d be glad if I can get any information on any scholarship that would enbale one study abroad.
Respected Sir,
I am Indian M.Sc Plant Biotechnology Student, i am willing to do my M.Sc Project work in Germany, Forschungszentrum Juelich but they are asking for financial support, i don’t have financial support to cover the lab costs of my work, I am worried about the intended expenses. I’ll be obliged if you could clear my doubts.
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Sir/Madam,
My names are Abdulwahab, Umarfarooq Adavudi hailed from Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. I am 17 years of age and a holder of SSCE on science related courses with 6 distintions and 3 credits at one sitting. I have apply to study medicine & surgery through JAMB with University of Maiduguri.
I am currently at home because of persited ASUU strike. Sir, I will glad if I could be given scholarship to study abroad. My father is a civil servant and I have other siblings which their school fees already taken away his salary.
Thanks alot and God bless you as I await your reply.
Am a Nigerian age 29. I which to apply for scholarship under your prestigious administration on Urban and Regional Planing to any available institution. I have college certificate on Economics/Social studies.
I am a Nigerian, aged 27,a graduate of chemiccal/petroleum engineering with a second class upper(3.81 cGPA).I wish to apply for the commonwealth scchloarship to study environmental & energy engineering(Msc)in the UK.I hopefully wait for your reply.
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Iam called Mwekwatse Sam and iam a Ugandan. I completed my Bachelors Degree in Statistics this year from Makerere University and i got a good grade from it (UpperSecond with CGPA of 4.19). My dream is to pursue a masters degree in Biostatistics or computer science Next year. My problem is that iam financially unable to finance my self for it due to my poor background.
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I am from Nigeria, studied Agriculture as my first degree and finished from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria second class upper division. For my first degree, i was a recipient of the 2004/2005 COWBELL/JAMB Scholarship award. I wish to proceed for my masters programme and I would be glad to know the procedures for applying for the commonwealth scholarship. Thanks in anticipation of your positive response.
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Please can commonwealth sponsor me for residency in Canada?
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