COMMONWEALTH SPLIT-SITE SCHOLARSHIPS (FOR LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES) by Durham University

Brief Description

The Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarships were created by the UK Department for International Development to provide opportunities for students from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries to pursue postgraduate studies at Durham University.

Host Institution(s)

Durham University, one of the top universities in the United Kingdom, is the host institution for the Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarships.

Level/Field of Study

The scholarships are awarded for a Master’s or PhD program in any field of study offered at Durham University.

Number of Awards

The scholarship offers a total of 20 fully-funded split-site scholarships each year to outstanding students from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries.

Target Group

The Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarships aim to support students from developing Commonwealth countries who have excellent academic records and the potential to make a significant contribution to their home countries.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The scholarship covers full tuition fees, a monthly stipend for living expenses, return airfare, and a one-off arrival allowance. The program also provides additional grants for fieldwork, thesis production, and family allowance, if applicable.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be citizens of a Commonwealth country and hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) standard, or a second-class degree (2:2) plus a Master’s degree.
• They must also have a conditional offer for a postgraduate course at Durham University.
• Meet the English language requirement.

Also Check : Commonwealth Shared Scholarship by University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

Application Instructions

Interested candidates can apply online through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s Electronic Application System. Applications typically open in August, with a deadline in December. Applicants must also submit a supporting statement from their chosen Durham University department, a detailed study proposal, and two academic references.

Official Website

For more information on the Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarships, visit the official website.