Worcester Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

Worcester Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

The Shared Scholarship Scheme is a joint initiative between the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the university of Worcester, to jointly support scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom.

Awards are for taught postgraduate courses only. There is no formal list of eligible subjects, however all courses undertaken must be demonstrably relevant to the economic, social or technological development of the candidate's home country.

Under the scheme, the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) pays the students’ tuition fees, thesis expenses, study travel grant, the cost of airfare to and from the United Kingdom and excess baggage allowance for accompanied books up to 10kg on return home.

How to apply

In order to apply for a scholarships you must:

Be a national of, or be permanently domiciled in, a developing country

Hold a first degree at either first class or upper second class level

Not currently be living or studying in a developed country

Not be employed by a government or state-funded organisation Intend to return to your home country as soon as the award ends

Have been offered and accepted a one year, full time postgraduate taught Masters degree

Be aged below 35 at the start of the course, although priority will be given to those below 30 years of age

Be unable to meet the tuition fees and related costs yourself or with family assistance

Complete an application form before the deadline of 31 March.

for more information see; Worcester Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

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