Commonwealth scholarships in UK 2009-2010, Commonwealth scholarships Steps, Process and Results
12 – 36 months of either a full time taught or a doctoral post graduate qualification
12 months’ non-degree study in the UK on a Split-Site basis to aid the completion of a doctoral degree undertaken at a University in the home country.
1. Among the conditions emphasised by the United Kingdom Scholarship Commission, candidates should:
a. hold, by 1st October 2009, a first degree of upper second class Honours standard (or above) or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification, which will normally be a Master’s degree
b. be available to commence their academic studies in the United Kingdom by the start of the U.K. academic year in September / October 2009.
2. Awards are tenable at UK participating institutions, which can be viewed on the website of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport. Candidates are expected to state their preferred institution on the application form, but the final decision on host institution will be made by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom. In recent years, placement of successful candidates has sometimes been delayed by the process of gaining admission to their host university. For this reason, it is strongly advisable that candidates submit independent applications directly to their preferred institutions. Where offers of admission have been obtained, these should be included with the application.
3. Each applicant must submit 6 (1 original and 5 copies) complete applications, accompanied by:
a. six copies (1 original and 5 copies) of the University / College transcript(s) and certificate(s), certified by the awarding body
b. one certified copy of birth certificate attached to the first (original) application
c. certificate of English language proficiency
d. six copies (1 original and 5 copies) of University Admission Letter
e. six copies (1 original and 5 copies) of Letter of Acceptance from UK supervisor (for Split-Site applicants).
4. Applications submitted without the complete documentation will not be eligible for consideration.
5. All awards must be tenable on a full-time basis.
The main selection criteria are the academic merit of the candidate, the quality of proposal and the potential of the candidate to lead in the pursuit of global excellence in research and knowledge.
Candidates nominated by Malta are not in any way guaranteed selection or placement.
Further details including the application form for these scholarships can be obtained from the Customer Care Office, Human Resources Development Department, Directorate for Educational Services, Great Siege Road, Floriana or from the Ministry’s Website (www.education.gov.mt).
Applications should be submitted on the appropriate forms to the Customer Care Office indicated above, by not later than noon CET of Tuesday, the 20th of January 2009.
Application forms will not be considered unless accompanied by a list of the names and positions of three (3) referees who are qualified to comment on the applicant’s ability to benefit from the proposed course of study.
Public Service / Public Sector employees should consult relevant Public Service regulations before applying for these scholarships.
Late applications will not be considered.