Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships avaliable for developing commonwealth countries including PNG and Pacific Island States

THE Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are offered for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries - including Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific Island countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), with the aim of contributing to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth.

The purpose of scholarship is to contribute to development needs of Commonwealth countries by providing training for skilled and qualified professionals in key development areas.

Intended beneficiaries are: 

• High-quality postgraduate students who wish to access training not available in their home countries, who wish or need to remain in their home country while they study, and who have the potential to enhance the development of their home countries with the knowledge and leadership skills they acquire.
• Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships support distance learning Master’s degree courses offered in partnership with local providers in developing countries, as well as courses delivered directly by UK universities.

Location: United Kingdom

Scholarship Benefits:

Scholarship value: £18,000 per scholarship. This figure must cover all elements of the award, including tuition fees, grants to recipients, applicable partnership development costs, and any UK residential programmes.

Eligibilities:

To apply for these scholarships, you must:

• Be a citizen of a developing Commonwealth country, refugee, or British protected person (PNG and Pacific Islanders are eligible)
• Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
• Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) standard. A lower qualification and sufficient relevant experience may be considered in certain cases

Eligible Regions: Developing Countries (Including PNG and Pacific Island States)

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Step One: You should apply to study an eligible Master’s course at a UK university that is participating in the Distance Learning Scholarship scheme.

Step two: Apply for the scholarship with the acceptance letter from a UK University.

Scholarship Application Deadline: May 12, 2017 (52 Days Remaining).

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British Army now recruiting from all Commonwealth Nations including youths from Papua New Guinea

To all the young Papua New Guineans who will be interested-
British Army now recruiting from all Commonwealth Nations
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News article 7th September 2016

PRNewswire – Commonwealth nationals may now apply for a number of specialist roles in the British Army thanks to new rules introduced by the government.
The British Army has welcomed soldiers from Commonwealth countries for many years; however, under previous rules people could only join if they had lived in the UK for five years.

Commonwealth nationals will now be able to apply for positions including Medical Technician, Logistic Supply Specialist, Chef, Vehicle Mechanic, Metalsmith and Gunner Logistics Specialist.

General Chris Tickell, General Officer Commanding, Army Recruiting and Training Division, said: “We are delighted that key roles have been opened up to people from across the Commonwealth who are non-resident in the UK. The service given by soldiers from Commonwealth countries helps the Armed Forces to defend the UK at home and abroad, and we look forward to welcoming more Commonwealth recruits following the introduction of the new regulations.”

A specialist commonwealth recruiter spokesperson said: “We’re looking for candidates that are physically fit, can communicate well in both written and spoken English and can self-fund travel to the UK to attend one of the Army development and selection centres.
Full details of the Army recruitment and selection process can be found on the Army website at HERE.

For more information about how people from the Commonwealth can apply for the Army without UK residency, visit HERE:

Source: The British Army