less developed Commonwealth countries
to spend a period of time with a UK host organization working in their field for a program of professional development. The duration of the fellowships between one and three months this may be extended up to a maximum of six months. The fellowships cover the living expenses for the fellow as well as a return airfare to the UK. It also provides £800 funding support to the host organization, with a budget of up to £3,000 available for attendance at conferences, on short courses and other eligible costs. The CSC cannot accept any applications directly from prospective Fellows.
Course of study: Applications are sought for the course of Agriculture/Fisheries/Forestry, Economic growth, Environment, Public Health, Engineering, Science and Technology.
Scholarship provider: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) UK
Eligibility: To be eligible for a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship, candidates should:
-Be Commonwealth citizens, refugees or British protected persons, and must be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
-Normally have at least five years’ relevant work experience in a profession related to the subject of the application, by the proposed start of the Fellowship.
-Be available to commence their Fellowship within prescribed dates as stated on the CSC website
-Not have undertaken a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship in the last five years
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Fellows must be from eligible Commonwealth countries.
The closing date for applications for 2014 (Round 3) Commonwealth Professional Fellowships is 18 September 2014. Click Here to apply.
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