MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION HIGHER EDUCATION LOANS AND SCHOLARSHIPS BOARD COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Zambians to contest for Twenty Nine (29): Eighteen (18) Masters and Eleven (11) PhD Commonwealth scholarships tenable in the United Kingdom for the 2018/2019 Academic Year. Only candidates meeting the minimum qualifications indicated below need apply.
CONDITIONS
(a) Candidates should be able to meet own costs towards:
- Expenses to and from the Airport;
- Any costs not covered by the award.
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) will meet costs towards;
- Approved airfare from Zambia to the United Kingdom and return at the end of the award;
- Approved tuition fees;
- A stipend (living allowance) at the approved rate;
- Warm clothing allowance, where applicable;
- Study travel grant towards the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas.
For more information, see the 2018 terms and conditions for candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries and the Handbook for Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows, available
at http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/award- holders/handbook-forms
ELIGIBILITY
To apply for these scholarships, you must:
(a) Be a Zambian;
(b) Be permanently resident in Zambia:
(c) Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2018
(d) Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard (for Masters) or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate degree (for PhD);
(e) Not be registered for a PhD, or an MPhil leading to a PhD, at a UK university before September/October 2018;
(f) Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
- Masters candidates who have taken any of their university education outside Zambia will be required to state how it was funded and how the education differed from the one in Zambia;
- All PhD candidates must provide a supporting statement from a named supervisor from at least one of the UK universities to which they are applying;
- Awards are no longer offered to complete PhD study already underway in the UK.
- Candidates are expected to state at least one, and are strongly advised to propose three institutions Of study on their application forrn. The final decision on host institution vvill be made by the CSC. Candidates are strongly advised to submit independent applications directly to their preferred institutions in advance of their scholarship application. Where formal offers Of admission have been obtained, these should be submitted together with the applications;
- Candidates must apply to UK universities which have part funding agreernents with the CSC. For a list of universities that have agreed to part fund Commonwealth Scholarships, visit http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/uk-universities/part-funding;
- Full details of the scholarships are available on the following website http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/applicants.
FIELDS OF STUDY
The scholarships are offered under six development themes and all candidates must apply under one of these themes:
(a) Science and technology for development
(b) Strengthening health systems and capacity
(c) Promoting global prosperity
(d) Strengthening global peace, security and governance
(e) Strengthening resilience and response to crises
(f) Access, inclusion and opportunity
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants should sublnit:
- A typed letter of application responding to the advertisement, clearly stating the field Of study desired, age, phone number for easy communication, Curriculum Vitae, certified photo copies of Education certificates, transcripts and National Registration Card (NRC).
- A study plan of the preferred course and how the intended course of study will enhance one’s contribution to Zambia’s development (400 words typed).
- Recommendation letters from their respective employers indicating that they would be granted leave to take up offers if selected.
Please note that applications will be graded on the following criteria:
- Academic merit of the applicant
- Quality of the study plan
- Potential impact Of the work on the development Of Zambia
It is a requirement by the host country that all nominated candidates undergo comprehensive medical examinations including the HIV test.
In order to promote equal opportunity, gender equity and cultural exchange, applications
are encouraged from a diverse range of candidates.
Nominated candidates nmust note that last minute withdrawals will attract serious sanctions from the Board which may include being blacklisted.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Director
Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board
P.O. Box 50464
LUSAKA
or
Hand delivered to:
Room 23 (Registry)
Maxwell House, Annex Building
Los Angeles Boulevard, Longacres
LUSAKA
Closing Date: Friday 19th January 2018
For any further clarification, contact us on telephone +260 — 211 — 250726, Lusaka.
NOTE: Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered.
Ireen Nayame Chirwa (Mrs)
Acting Director — Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board
MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION