15 Fully-Funded Distance Learning Scholarship in MSc Forestry at Bangor University, UK-2012
- Last Date : 28th May 2012 -
15 fully-funded scholarships (each worth over £12,000 to cover tuition fees) are available for applicants from the following developing commonwealth countries to study for our MSc Forestry by distance learning:
Bangladesh, Botswana, Cameroon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
The scholarship also includes a £2,000 bursary to enable scholars to attend a compulsory 14-day study tour which will be held overseas in July/August.
This postgraduate course is primarily intended for students who already have an interest in forestry and who wish to learn more about the environmental and societal benefits that forests can provide. Suitable applicants include individuals working in forestry/forest-related industries/ natural resource management, particularly in the fields of planning, regulation, policy, monitoring and environmental protection. The course is also suited to individuals working in forestry education who wish to further their knowledge and expertise in order to improve their teaching.
The scholarships are currently only available for entrants in September 2012.
Entry Criteria
In order to be considered for a CSC scholarships, applicants are expected to have at least an upper second class degree in a relevant subject (forestry, conservation, land management, natural sciences, economics). Relevant work experience is also valued. Applicants with a lower second class degree with relevant and sufficient work experience may also be considered.
In order to study this course, students must have access to a computer with internet access, as the University cannot provide these to distance learning students.
Applicants should ensure they are eligible for entry to the course before applying for a CSC scholarship.
Application procedure
Application to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC)
In order to be considered for nomination for a CSC scholarship, you will have to apply to the CSC, as follows:
Access the CSC Electronic Application System via http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/eas/
Carefully read the information guide for distance learning candidates
When you are ready to commence the application procedure, click on the link just below, titled "Click here to Access the System". .
The deadline for completing submissions to the CSC EAS is 23:59 BST Monday 28th May 2012.
Any queries from candidates about the CSC EAS should be directed to [email protected]
Further enquiries about the course should be directed to [email protected] or
Dr James Walmsley, Course Director
email [email protected]
or telephone +44 (1248) 382448.
Ms Cherelle Jarvis, Course Administrator
email [email protected]
or telephone +44 (1248) 382281.
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