The University of York has been awarded 10
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships by the Commonwealth Scholarship
Commission in the United Kingdom (CSCUK) for students joining the online Masters of Public Administration -
International Development programme, commencing their studies in
September 2014.
The Commonwealth Scholarships are administered by
CSCUK, working as the UK arm of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship
Plan (CSFP). The awards themselves are funded by the Department for International
Development (DFID). The CSFP are working towards partnerships between
developed and developing countries aimed at combining academic excellence with
the desire to make a real difference in some of the world’s poorest countries.
Eligibility
Scholarships are available to applicants who meet all of
the following criteria:
- have
not previously had the opportunity to study at post-graduate level
- are
living and working in developing countries of the Commonwealth
- are
working in or with public organisations, including NGO’s, aid agencies and
local/national government departments, and can demonstrate throughout
their application that they are working towards the Millennium Development
Goals
- can
dedicate at least 15 hours each week to their studies with a number of
study sessions being over 2 hours in length
- meet
the University Entry Requirements for the programme
- the
CSC also requires that students from Bangladesh, Cameroon, Mozambique,
Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Rwanda provide evidence of their competence in
English by means of an overall academic IELTS score of no less than 6.5.
Any candidates who do not fulfil this requirement will be deemed ineligible.
The CSC consider an IELTS certificate to be valid for 12 months from
the date of issue.
The degree programme
The Online Masters of Public Administration -
International Development programme is a 3 year flexible, highly
interactive, well supported programme that is directly relevant to the aims of
the Millennium Development Goals. Students will find that they are part of a
lively international learning community.
Closing
date is 21st April 2014.
For more
information and application please visit the Masters of Public Administration - International Development Commonwealth Scholarships page.
