Commonwealth Distance Scholarship

Summary:

The Commonwealth Distance Scholarship at Bangor University 2023 is a program that supports students from selected developing commonwealth countries to pursue a part-time Master’s degree in Agroforestry and Food Security or Tropical Forestry. The program is offered by the School of Environmental and Natural Sciences and funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC).

Application Requirements:

• • Applicants must be nationals of one of the eligible countries (see the official program page for the list).
  • Applicants must have an upper-second class degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (e.g. forestry, conservation, economics, natural sciences).
  • Applicants must have working knowledge of English and strong communication skills.
  • Applicants must have regular access to a computer with internet access.

Benefits:

• • The scholarship covers the tuition fees and a generous bursary for a compulsory two-week study tour overseas.
  • The scholarship also provides a small study grant to help with the costs of distance learning (e.g. internet usage).
  • The scholarship enables students to learn from world-class experts, mentors, and faculty, and to join an online community of practice.

Type:

• • The scholarship is for a distance learning Master’s degree in either Agroforestry and Food Security or Tropical Forestry.

Award and Location:

• • The scholarship amount is GBP 18,000 per student.
  • The program location is Bangor University in Wales, UK.

Deadline:

• • The application deadline is March 28, 2023.