Scholarship Description:

Institute of Development Studies, UK is pleased to offer scholarships in conjunction with the Commonwealth Secretariat which will enable talented and motivated individuals to gain knowledge and skills for sustainable development.

The Commonwealth Shared scholarships are specifically for candidates from least developed and lower-middle income Commonwealth countries.

Sponsor(s):

UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Degree Level:

Postgraduate (Masters)

Eligible courses: 

Development Studies; Poverty and Development; Globalization, Business and Development; Gender and Development; Power, Participation and Social Change; Food and Development; Climate Change, Development and Policy.

Scholarship Benefits:

Full funding

Nationalities:

Commonwealth Countries

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the Development Studies Scholarships at Institute of Development Studies, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• From a least developed and lower-middle income Commonwealth countries.
• The study program listed under the six development themes including: Science and technology; Strengthening health systems and capacity; Promoting global prosperity; Strengthening global peace, security and development; Strengthening resilience and response to crises; Access, inclusion and opportunity.

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants for the Development Studies Scholarships 2022 can apply via the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) online application system. Applicants can apply for more than one course and to more than one university through the CSSS, but you may only accept one offer of a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship.

To be considered for an award, you must also apply to the University of Sussex to study one of the eligible IDS courses.

Scholarship Deadline:

20 December 2021

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