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Commonwealth Scholarships For Interested Propospective Students by Nobody: 1:29pm On Aug 25, 2016
As a Commonwealth Scholarship Alumnus I recently received this e-mail (attached below) and I think it might be of help to some Nairalanders.


Dear Nigeria Commonwealth Scholarship Alumni & Scholars

I am emailing you today as an ambassador for the Commonwealth Scholarship scheme to ask for your help in promoting and encouraging applications for 2017 Commonwealth Scholarships in the UK, in addition to letting you know about Commonwealth Academic Fellowships to which you may be eligible to apply.
Please see detailed below further information on the scholarships now open, so please do make friends, family and colleagues aware of these fantastic opportunities. All details are on our website as well as our social media accounts -
http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/
www.facebook.com/commonwealthscholarships
www.linkedin.com/groups/2715079
https://twitter.com/commschols

Commonwealth Scholarships in the UK
Commonwealth Scholarships for PhD and Master’s Study in 2017
Nomination through national Agencies and certain Universities in developing Commonwealth countries.
Further information at: http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/scholarships-developing-cw/
Closing date for applications 15th November 2016

Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarships
One year of study at a UK institution as part of a PhD registered at an institution at a developing Commonwealth country (there must be a link between the home and UK institutions).
Application is direct to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK.
Further information can be found at: http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/split-site-scholarships/
Closing date for applications is 31 October 2016
Commonwealth Medical Fellowships in 2017

Fellowships for a period of skills update for doctors, with nomination by certain Universities/medical schools in developing Commonwealth countries.
Further information at: http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/medical-fellowships/
Closing date for applications 15th November 2016

Commonwealth Academic Fellowships in 2017
You may be interested to know that some former award holders can apply directly to the Commission for an Academic Fellowship in the UK. Commonwealth Academic Fellowships aim to assist the career development of recipients by providing an opportunity to undertake research as well as to network and to update knowledge and skills. Fellowships are for between three months and ten month’s duration and are tenable at any approved academic institution in the UK. As well as nominations for Fellowships being invited from universities in developing Commonwealth countries, the Commission also invites our doctoral Alumni who meet all our eligibility criteria to apply direct to us for an Academic Fellowship.

To be eligible to apply through this Alumni route, a Commonwealth doctoral scholar would need to have been awarded a PhD by a UK institution between two and ten years prior to October 2017. They would also need to be from an eligible Commonwealth country and currently employed as an academic in a university in an eligible Commonwealth country. The Commission requests a reference from the executive head of the employing institution as part of the application and this would need to confirm that leave will be given if a Fellowship should be awarded.
Further information at: http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/academic-fellowships/
Closing date for applications 15th November 2016

Commonwealth Alumnus

As a Commonwealth Scholarship alumnus you should be receiving twice yearly copies of our magazine ‘Common Knowledge’, which can also be viewed online at - http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/common-knowledge/

If you have not been receiving your copy of the magazine, please email us at alumni@cscuk.org.uk to make sure we have the correct address for you.

Our online directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows has recently been updated and contains the names of over 34,000 individuals who have benefitted from a Commonwealth Scholarship or Fellowship. The Directory also contains 7,000 alumni employment profiles which can be searched via country and year. If you cannot find your employment profile or the details listed online are incorrect you can update them by completing the alumni update form and providing the necessary consent.

The directory can be found at – http://www.cscuk.org.uk/onlinedirectory/
The alumni update form can be found at - http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/alumni/membership/, alternatively simply email us at alumni@cscuk.org.uk

Kind regards
James Phillips
Senior Alumni Engagement Officer
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

www.dfid.gov.uk/cscuk
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Re: Commonwealth Scholarships For Interested Propospective Students by emmy9500: 12:23am On Aug 27, 2016
I want to apply but it reads all application must be made through Nigeria scholarship board I mailed them since Wednesday but they are yet to reply
Re: Commonwealth Scholarships For Interested Propospective Students by Nobody: 9:36pm On Aug 27, 2016
emmy9500:
I want to apply but it reads all application must be made through Nigeria scholarship board I mailed them since Wednesday but they are yet to reply

Try the DfiD Commonwealth Shared scholarship scheme. You can apply directly to the UK institution of interest.
Re: Commonwealth Scholarships For Interested Propospective Students by Nobody: 9:42pm On Aug 27, 2016
emmy9500:
I want to apply but it reads all application must be made through Nigeria scholarship board I mailed them since Wednesday but they are yet to reply
keep us posted when/if you eventually get a reply.
@OP since you're an Alumnus you'll sure have answers to most of our questions, so i need to know, how can one go about getting nominated by the Federal Scholarship Board (fsb) for this scholarship. Thanks
Re: Commonwealth Scholarships For Interested Propospective Students by EdoBoy90(m): 1:06pm On Aug 28, 2016
My Professor/Mr. Lecturer, I am Yahaya Michael Lelecy and I want to apply too. I really need your help Sir. The procedures and everything I need to do to get the scholarship. I studied Mechanical Engineering and graduated with 2:1.
Sir, here is my 0(whatsapp) or email michaellelecy@gmail.com. Or Drop your number Sir or email I let me call you Sir or mail you.

Thanks Sir and Happy Sunday.
Re: Commonwealth Scholarships For Interested Propospective Students by Nobody: 8:06pm On Aug 28, 2016
EdoBoy90:
My Professor/Mr. Lecturer, I am Yahaya Michael Lelecy and I want to apply too. I really need your help Sir. The procedures and everything I need to do to get the scholarship. I studied Mechanical Engineering and graduated with 2:1.
Sir, here is my 08160233032 (whatsapp) or email michaellelecy@gmail.com. Or Drop your number Sir or email I let me call you Sir or mail you.

Thanks Sir and Happy Sunday.

Hello again.

I will get back to you on whatsapp before the end of the day.
Re: Commonwealth Scholarships For Interested Propospective Students by Nobody: 8:11pm On Aug 28, 2016
TheBatman:

keep us posted when/if you eventually get a reply.
@OP since you're an Alumnus you'll sure have answers to most of our questions, so i need to know, how can one go about getting nominated by the Federal Scholarship Board (fsb) for this scholarship. Thanks

I did not apply via the FSB. Honestly speaking I do not have confidence in any selection process involving Nigerians. We have a way of cornering such opportunities for children of the super-rich who don't even need the scholarships in the first place.

I applied directly to the UK institutions. I applied to three schools then: UCL, Kings' College and University of Loughborough. I got the UCL award.

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Re: Commonwealth Scholarships For Interested Propospective Students by EdoBoy90(m): 8:18pm On Aug 28, 2016
bizme:


Hello again.

I will get back to you on whatsapp before the end of the day.
. Sir, 09039657953 is my whatsapp number. I have changed the first I posted here
Re: Commonwealth Scholarships For Interested Propospective Students by EdoBoy90(m): 8:19pm On Aug 28, 2016
bizme:


Hello again.

I will get back to you on whatsapp before the end of the day.
. Sir, 09039657953 is my whatsapp number. I have changed the first number I posted here
Re: Commonwealth Scholarships For Interested Propospective Students by Omoocash(m): 8:32pm On Aug 28, 2016
bizme:


I did not apply via the FSB. Honestly speaking I do not have confidence in any selection process involving Nigerians. We have a way of cornering such opportunities for children of the super-rich who don't even need the scholarships in the first place.

I applied directly to the UK institutions. I applied to three schools then: UCL, Kings' College and University of Loughborough. I got the UCL award.

I wish to apply for PhD in Mechanical Engineering but I do not have any of the following GRE/SAT/TOEFL/IELTS but I collected letter from my Universities for 'Certificate of English as a Medium of Instruction and Examinations' hope this can serve for English Proficiency.


Secondly, do I need to contact any supervisor from those universities of my interest before applying Kindly advice

Whatsapp (08030781881) , email: purevalueproject@gmail.com.

Thanks in anticipation.
Re: Commonwealth Scholarships For Interested Propospective Students by nanaman(m): 9:18pm On Aug 28, 2016
emmy9500:
I want to apply but it reads all application must be made through Nigeria scholarship board I mailed them since Wednesday but they are yet to reply

Correct.! They will never respond until you know someone that knows somebody in that dept. Sent series of emails to them;no response yet. God help my country,Nigeria.

Anyways, I trust NL family,there would always be a way out. Show us the way abeg. Tnx in advance.
Re: Commonwealth Scholarships For Interested Propospective Students by Nobody: 9:53pm On Aug 28, 2016
Omoocash:


I wish to apply for PhD in Mechanical Engineering but I do not have any of the following GRE/SAT/TOEFL/IELTS but I collected letter from my Universities for 'Certificate of English as a Medium of Instruction and Examinations' hope this can serve for English Proficiency.


Secondly, do I need to contact any supervisor from those universities of my interest before applying Kindly advice

Whatsapp (08030781881) , email: purevalueproject@gmail.com.

Thanks in anticipation.

I will advise that you sit for TOEFL or IELTS as soon as you can. The scholarship is highly competitive and you have applicants from all commonwealth member countries. If TOEFL/IELTS is stipulated as a condition, it is important that you have it ready.

I am not sure the kind of luck I had will help you. I was offered the scholarship before needing to sit for either of TOEFL or IELTS. I then contacted the UK institution and convinced them to wave the exam which they did.

And yes, it is imperative that you get in touch with your prospective supervisor as soon as possible. This is extremely important for a doctoral degree. Getting in touch will greatly simplify your life. And in case you don't get the commonwealth scholarship, he/she just might have insider information about alternative fund.

I wish you the best.
Re: Commonwealth Scholarships For Interested Propospective Students by emmy9500: 11:38pm On Aug 28, 2016
bizme:


Try the DfiD Commonwealth Shared scholarship scheme. You can apply directly to the UK institution of interest.

The instruction on the site says its only through Nigeria scholarship board
Re: Commonwealth Scholarships For Interested Propospective Students by Nobody: 11:50pm On Aug 28, 2016
emmy9500:


The instruction on the site says its only through Nigeria scholarship board

If you are applying for the Commonwealth Shared Schorlaship Scheme, no you do not apply through the Nigerian board. I just checked the official website and found out applications for this year is now closed. For those that will be interested in applying next year, here is an excerpt of how to apply in their official document:

HOW TO APPLY
You should apply to study an eligible Master’s course at a UK university that is participating in the Shared Scholarship scheme. For a full list of participating universities, see pages 6-7. For a full list of eligible courses, visit http:///cscuk-shared-scholarship-courses
You must make your application using the CSC’s Electronic Application System (EAS) – information on how to use the EAS, including detailed guides, is available at http:///cscuk-shared-scholarship
Before applying, you must check with your UK university for their specific advice and rules for applying (some universities may require you to complete their own application form as well), and for their own closing date for applications. For a full list of contact details, visit http:///cscuk-shared-scholarship-courses
You can apply for more than one course and/or to more than one university, but you may only accept one offer of a Shared Scholarship.
All applications must be submitted by 1 April 2016 at the latest. Each university has its own closing date for applications, and most fall before 1 April 2016. You must submit your application by the date advised by your UK university.
The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the EAS to your UK university or applications directly from individuals; such applications will not be acknowledged.
Re: Commonwealth Scholarships For Interested Propospective Students by emmy9500: 4:22pm On Aug 30, 2016
bizme:

If you are applying for the Commonwealth Shared Schorlaship Scheme, no you do not apply through the Nigerian board. I just checked the official website and found out applications for this year is now closed. For those that will be interested in applying next year, here is an excerpt of how to apply in their official document:
HOW TO APPLY
You should apply to study an eligible Master’s course at a UK university that is participating in the Shared Scholarship scheme. For a full list of participating universities, see pages 6-7. For a full list of eligible courses, visit http:///cscuk-shared-scholarship-courses
You must make your application using the CSC’s Electronic Application System (EAS) – information on how to use the EAS, including detailed guides, is available at http:///cscuk-shared-scholarship
Before applying, you must check with your UK university for their specific advice and rules for applying (some universities may require you to complete their own application form as well), and for their own closing date for applications. For a full list of contact details, visit http:///cscuk-shared-scholarship-courses
You can apply for more than one course and/or to more than one university, but you may only accept one offer of a Shared Scholarship.
All applications must be submitted by 1 April 2016 at the latest. Each university has its own closing date for applications, and most fall before 1 April 2016. You must submit your application by the date advised by your UK university.
The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the EAS to your UK university or applications directly from individuals; such applications will not be acknowledged.

Am applying for the Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries and the application deadline is December 13 2016. http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/scholarships-developing-cw/

Re: Commonwealth Scholarships For Interested Propospective Students by Nobody: 9:11am On Aug 31, 2016
emmy9500:


Am applying for the Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries and the application deadline is December 13 2016. http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/scholarships-developing-cw/

Confirm the deadline for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships. This is a different type of commonwealth scholarships that doesn't need you to apply through nominating bodies. You apply directly to the UK schools.
Re: Commonwealth Scholarships For Interested Propospective Students by Nobody: 9:39am On Aug 31, 2016
bizme:


Try the DfiD Commonwealth Shared scholarship scheme. You can apply directly to the UK institution of interest.

When is that starting
Re: Commonwealth Scholarships For Interested Propospective Students by moxybee: 12:30pm On Aug 31, 2016
bizme:


If you are applying for the Commonwealth Shared Schorlaship Scheme, no you do not apply through the Nigerian board. I just checked the official website and found out applications for this year is now closed. For those that will be interested in applying next year, here is an excerpt of how to apply in their official document:

HOW TO APPLY
You should apply to study an eligible Master’s course at a UK university that is participating in the Shared Scholarship scheme. For a full list of participating universities, see pages 6-7. For a full list of eligible courses, visit http:///cscuk-shared-scholarship-courses
You must make your application using the CSC’s Electronic Application System (EAS) – information on how to use the EAS, including detailed guides, is available at http:///cscuk-shared-scholarship
Before applying, you must check with your UK university for their specific advice and rules for applying (some universities may require you to complete their own application form as well), and for their own closing date for applications. For a full list of contact details, visit http:///cscuk-shared-scholarship-courses
You can apply for more than one course and/or to more than one university, but you may only accept one offer of a Shared Scholarship.
All applications must be submitted by 1 April 2016 at the latest. Each university has its own closing date for applications, and most fall before 1 April 2016. You must submit your application by the date advised by your UK university.
The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the EAS to your UK university or applications directly from individuals; such applications will not be acknowledged.

Re: Commonwealth Scholarships For Interested Propospective Students by Nobody: 12:52pm On Aug 31, 2016
[quote author=moxybee post=48951536][/quote]
What you posted has nothing to do with the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Scheme which doesn't go through nominating bodies since the host universities directly nominate their candidates.
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