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***Apologies for cross-posting*** 14 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for the MSc Gerontology (Distance Learning) or MSc Global Ageing and Policy (Distance Learning), University of Southampton The Centre for Research on Ageing, in collaboration with the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission, is offering 14 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships to study on the MSc Gerontology (Distance Learning) or MSc Global Ageing and Policy (Distance Learning) in 2018-19. Who can apply? Citizens from any Commonwealth country are welcome to apply, although preference will be given to applications from citizens of the Commonwealth countries where the Centre for Research on Ageing is engaged in collaborative capacity building and research projects. These are: Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, The Gambia, Ghana, Jamaica, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda and Zambia. What are the entry requirements? Candidates should have a minimum of an upper second class (2:1) Bachelors Honours or equivalent degree in the Social Sciences or a field relevant to Gerontology and Ageing. How do I apply? Candidates should apply to BOTH the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission via Electronic Application System (EAS)<http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/eas/> and to the University of Southampton via Postgraduate applications<https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/postgraduate-applications.page> When is the deadline for applications? Thursday 31st May 2018 (NB: Please note that the Commission's online application system will open on 1st April 2018) Contact For more information on the MSc Gerontology (DL)<https://www.southampton.ac.uk/ageing/postgraduate/taught_courses/msc_gerontology_dl.page?> or MSc Global Ageing and Policy (DL)<https://www.southampton.ac.uk/ageing/postgraduate/taught_courses/msc_global_ageing_and_policy_dl.page?> programme, please check our website or email the Admissions Tutor, Dr Athina Vlachantoni at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> For more information about the scholarships and the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission, please visit Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships - information for candidates<http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/distance-learning/> --------------- This message was sent through the ESA Research Network on Ageing in Europe (RN1) mailing list. For the Ageing in Europe website please visit: http://www.ageing-in-europe.net/ To unsubscribe from this mailing list, please visit: http://ageing-in-europe.net/mailinglist.html ---------------