The Gibraltar Commonwealth Scholarship Researchers

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Deadline: 15 June 2018
Open to: applicants from Commonwealth countries
Scholarship: provides financial support, one annual return trip to and from the country of residence, monthly stipend

Description

Gibraltar is proud to be part of the Commonwealth and The University of Gibraltar is delighted to be able to offer a prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship, an opportunity for researchers who are members of the Commonwealth to come and study at the iconic Europa Point Campus.

This prospectus describes the Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme for PhD study in Gibraltar funded by Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar (HMGoG) in 2017. These scholarships are funded through HMGoG’s Department of Education (DoE) with the aim of supporting excellence in higher education and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth.

Eligibility

To apply for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be a citizen of a Commonwealth country other than the host country (Gibraltar) or a British protected person;
  • Be permanently resident in a Commonwealth country ;
  • Be available to start your academic studies in Gibraltar by the start of the academic year in October 2018;
  • By October 2018, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honors standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree).

Additionally, applicants should usually:

  • hold a Master’s degree awarded by a UK University, or an overseas Master’s degree of an equivalent standard, provided that the Master’s degree is in an appropriate cognate area and that the Master’s degree included training in research and the completion of a research project;
  • have a good honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline, and ideally have research and/or professional experience at postgraduate level as evidenced in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.

If English is not your first language you must demonstrate evidence of English language ability to the following (or equivalent) minimum level of proficiency:

  • an IELTS score of 6.5;
  • a TOEFL score of 600;
  • have achieved a minimum of English Language competence equivalent to at least IELTS 5.5 across all four areas of competence – writing, reading, speaking and listening.

An IELTS test will be considered valid only if it is taken after 1 October 2017 and before 10th June 2018.

Scholarship

Each scholarship provides:

  • Approved airfare (economy class) from your home country to Gibraltar and return at the end of your award, as well as one single, annually available, return airfare to and from your home country;
  • Approved tuition and examination fees;
  • Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of GBP 1,068 per month;
  • Thesis grant towards the cost of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where applicable;
  • Annual research support grant (towards the cost of prior approved research-related  costs up to approx. GBP 2,000)

How to Apply?

Applications must be made directly to the University and must include:

  • a completed application form, including your research proposal;
  • all of the required documentation (i.e. copies of University/College transcripts, award certificates, and certificate of English proficiency where necessary – see below);
  • the names and contact details of three personal referees;
  • the names and contact details of up to three subject specialists whom you think the University might approach to review your Ph.D. proposal and/or who might be able to offer expert supervision in your field of study.

Expressions of Interest and applications must be made through the dedicated email account: commonwealth@unigib.edu.gi

For more information please visit the official website.