Development Studies Scholarships at Institute of Development Studies (Commonwealth Shared Scholarship)


Development Studies Scholarships 2022: Institute of Development Studies, UK is pleased to offer scholarships in conjunction with the Commonwealth Secretariat which will enable talented and motivated individuals to gain knowledge and skills for sustainable development.

The Commonwealth Shared scholarships are specifically for candidates from least developed and lower-middle income Commonwealth countries.-Advertisements-


Scholarship Sponsor(s): UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Scholarship Type: Full funding

Host Institution(s): Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex

Scholarship Worth: Not specified

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Postgraduate (Masters)

Nationality: Commonwealth Countries


Development Studies Scholarships 2022 | Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Development Studies Scholarships at Institute of Development Studies, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be from a least developed and lower-middle income Commonwealth countries.
  • The study programme must be listed under the six development themes including: Science and technology; Strengthening health systems and capacity; Promoting global prosperity; Strengthening global peace, security and development; Strengthening resilience and response to crises; Access, inclusion and opportunity.
  • Eligible courses: MA Development Studies; MA Poverty and Development; MA Globalisation, Business and Development; MA gender and Development; MA Power, Participation and Social Change; MA Food and Development; MSc Climate Change, Development and Policy.

Application Procedures

How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Development Studies Scholarships 2022 are apply via the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) online application system. Applicants can apply for more than one course and to more than one university through the CSSS, but you may only accept one offer of a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship.

To be considered for an award, you must also apply to the University of Sussex to study one of the eligible IDS courses.

Application Deadline: 20 December 2021 at 16:00 GMT

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