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University of Stirling Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2020

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Anthony Awa

Institutional Policy Specialist

March 12, 2020

The University of Stirling in Scotland, UK, is offering ten (10) fully funded Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for the 2020/2021 academic session. The award covers full tuition fees, partnership development costs, and any required residential programmes for students from eligible Commonwealth countries studying via online/distance learning.

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships At University of Stirling - UK 2020

Eligible MSc Courses and Countries

  • MSc in Global Issues in Gerontology and Ageing: Open to citizens of Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Eswatini (Swaziland), Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Bangladesh, Guyana, India, Kiribati, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
  • MSc in Dementia Studies: Open to citizens of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a citizen of (or hold refugee status in) an eligible developing Commonwealth country, and be permanently resident in that country.
  • Must hold a first degree of at least Second Class Upper (2:1) standard (a lower qualification with sufficient relevant work experience may be considered in special cases).
  • Must hold an unconditional offer for the eligible MSc course at the University of Stirling before the April 13, 2020 closing date.

How to Apply

Apply for admission at the University of Stirling and submit your scholarship application via the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission's Electronic Application System (EAS). Visit the official University of Stirling webpage for full details.

Application Deadline: 13th April 2020 at 16:00 (GMT).

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Somto Nwosu

Mar 12, 2020

Can a Nigerian with a BSc in Nursing or Public Health apply for the MSc in Global Issues in Gerontology and Ageing?

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Anthony from Mentra

Mar 12, 2020

Yes, Somto! Nursing, Public Health, Sociology, Social Work, and Medicine graduates from Nigeria are ideal candidates for the MSc in Global Issues in Gerontology and Ageing.

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