The University of
Gibraltar is accepting applications for Gibraltar Commonwealth Scholarship
Scheme. Scholarships provide an opportunity for researchers who are citizens of
the Commonwealth to study at iconic Europa Point Campus.
The purpose of the
scholarship is to enhance individual teaching and research capacity leading to
increased institutional capacit
y in academic and other sectors in Commonwealth
countries and to contribute to Gibraltar’s higher education and research by
attracting international candidates and encouraging links and collaboration.
The University of
Gibraltar is a public university located at Europa Point, Gibraltar and further
south than any other in Europe. Established in 2015, the University of
Gibraltar is the first degree-granting university in the Territory.
Applicants whose
first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of
proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.
Course
Level: Scholarships
are available for pursuing PhD programme at their iconic Europa Point Campus.
Study
Subject: The
scholarship is intended for high-quality graduates who have the potential to
become influential leaders, teachers, or researchers in their home countries,
and whose proposed research topic has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of
the selection committee to have a developmental and leadership focus.
Scholarship
Award: The
Gibraltar Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme provides financial support to include
all University fees, one annual return trip to and from the country of
residence and a monthly stipend towards completion of a three-year full-time
doctoral postgraduate qualification at the University of Gibraltar.
Number of
Scholarships: Not
Known
Scholarship
can be taken in Gibraltar
Eligibility: To apply for this
scholarship, students must:
- Be a
citizen of a Commonwealth country other than the host country (The UK
and/or Gibraltar) or 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 2017; - By
October 2017, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1)
honours 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.
Nationality: Citizens of a
Commonwealth country other than the host country (The UK and/or Gibraltar) are
eligible to apply.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants must have a master’s degree.
English language
Requirements: If English is not student’s first language they must demonstrate
evidence of English language ability to the following (or equivalent) minimum
level of proficiency:
- An
IELTS score of 6.5; or - A TOEFL
score of 600; and - 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 2016 and before 10th
June 2017.
How to
Apply: This
is a joint application system whereby the application is for both the
scholarship and for a place to read for a PhD at the University of Gibraltar.
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 PhD proposal and/or who might be
able to offer expert supervision in your field of study.
Application
Deadline: The
application deadline is June 12, 2017.
