Applications are made to the Commonwealth Scholarship Agency. Universities UK offers awards each year to overseas applicants intending to undertake postgraduate research. The award pays the difference between the home fee rate and overseas fee rate for full-time students of outstanding merit and research potential. The scholarships are jointly funded by the Department for International Development and British universities. The objective is to help very able students from developing Commonwealth countries to study in Britain.
Awards cover a maximum of two years for postgraduate study.
Preference is given to those studying subjects related to the economic and social development of their home country. The University currently offers awards for taught Master's courses in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Economic Analysis and Policy, Law in Development, Quality and Reliability, Engineering Business Management, and Information Technology for Manufacture. Candidates have to be nominated for these awards by the department where they intend to study and applicants should therefore indicate they wish to be considered for a DFID Shared Scholarship Scheme award when they apply for registration for a higher degree. Colombo Plan Scholarships and Fellowships Available in most fields of study relevant to the progress of developing countries. Candidates must be nominated by their governments for an award.