24 Scholarships in the United Kingdom

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REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN
REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON

Paix - Travail - Patrie
Peace — Work - Fatherland

MINISTERE DE L’ENSEIGNEMENT SUPERIEUR
MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

SECRETARIAT GENERAL
GENERAL SECRETARIAT

Direction de l'Assistance et des Œuvres Universitaires
Department of Student Assistance and Welfare

MINESUP/SGIDAOU/SDAE/SBA/eg Yaounde,

INTERNAL COMMUNIOUE
The Cameroon Commonwealth Scholarship Agency hereby announces to the
general public and prospective applicants that the Commonwealth Scholarship
Commission (CSC) in the United Kingdom is offering 24 scholarships under the
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan in the United Kingdom tenable from
October 2017.

The award is open to all subjects of study but the following are CSC’s priority
areas; Education, Health, Economic Growth and Private sector, Governance and
Conflict, Climate and Environment, Water and Sanitation, Food and Nutrition,
Humanitarian Disasters and Emergencies.

Particularly, attention will be in favour of those whose chosen fields demonstrate a

link to the development priorities of our country.

The awards may be in any of the following categories:
— One year taught Master’s at an eligible UK institution;
— Three years doctorate programme (candidates should indicate if they wish to
undertake extensive periods of field work in their home country;
— Note that the commission offers awards for one—year Masters Programmes only and
does not fund MBAs;
- Scholarships are made in respect to full time study only, and no other courses of
study may be undertaken at the same time;
— Candidates can apply directly to CSC for split-site studies and should visit
http://bit.lv/cscuk—split-site—scholarships for more information;
— It should be noted that the CSC does not require any candidates to take an IELTS
(English Language) test; however, you may be required by your University to provide

evidence of a particular level of English language proficiency.

Eligibility:
Eligibility requirements are outlined in the CSC 2017 terms and conditions (see
website). Your attention is particularly drawn on the following:

Candidates should be Commonwealth citizens, refugees or British protected
persons of both sexes;

Candidates should hold, or expect to hold by October 2017, a first degree of
upper second class Honours standards or above; or a second class degree and
a relevant postgraduate qualification, which is equivalent to a Master’s degree;
Candidates should be available to take up their awards in October 2017;
deferments are only granted in the most exceptional circumstances, and in
any event will not be considered for start dates beyond January 2018;
Candidates for master’s awards who have undertaken any of their University
education outside their home country, should state how it was funded and
how the education differed from that in their home country;

Candidates are also strongly advised to submit independent applications
directly to their preferred U.K. Institutions. Awards are tenable at any UK.
institution of higher education with whom the commission has a part—funding
agreement; a list of these institutions can be found at: http:[[bit.ly[cscuk-
uk-universities;

Applicants for PhD must provide a supporting statement from a proposed
supervisor from at least one of the UK institutions to which they are applying.

The application file should comprise the following:
A handwritten stamped application addressed to the Minister of Higher
Education;
An application form following the appropriate link at httpfibit.lylcscuk—apply;
A certified copy of birth certificate;
A certificate of Nationality;
A curriculum vitae;
Certified copies of GCE A/L or Baccalaureat ;
Certified copies of degrees;
Copies of University transcripts;
4 most recent passport size photograph;
Copies of any UK. University admission letter;
1 copy each of academic recommendation from 2 different referees;
— 1 copy of recommendation from a professional referee (for workers only);
- Authorisation letter from employer (civil servant only);
- 1 supporting statement from a proposed supervisor from at least one UK institution.

Note:
- Potential candidates are advised to access directly on their website for the
Electronic application system (EAS) for application forms at:
http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/ and also consult the 2017 terms and conditions from
UK;

- All nominated Candidates must submit a copy of their applications using the
Electronic Application System (EAS) before 15 November 2016. Detailed
guides are available on http://bit.ly/cscuk-scholarships—developinq—cw

- Another copy of complete application files (hard copies) should be deposited
in the Ministry of Higher Education at room 1504 on or before 28 November
2016.

— A complete file should comprise one certified copy and one photocopy of all
the documents.

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Candidates can apply directly to CSC for split-site studies and should visit http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/ —scholarships for more information;