Unlock your future: 15 Prestigious Full Scholarships Offered for MSc Agroforestry and Tropical Forestry programmes

These highly coveted scholarships, secured by the School of Environmental and Natural Sciences after a rigorous selection process, are a testament to Bangor University's commitment to academic excellence and global collaboration.

The scholarships are open to exceptional scholars from developing Commonwealth countries, offering them the opportunity to advance their careers and make a tangible impact in their communities. Countries eligible for the scholarships include Bangladesh, Belize, Cameroon, Eswatini, Gabon, Ghana, India, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, The Gambia, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia, with additional qualifying countries this year including Dominica, Fiji, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Namibia, Nauru, Saint Helena, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, and Tonga.

Deadline for applications is 16:00 GMT on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

These prestigious scholarships cover all tuition fees and provide a generous bursary to support scholars in attending a compulsory two-week study tour in a tropical country. Additionally, a study grant is available to assist scholars with distance learning expenses, ensuring accessibility and affordability for all recipients.

Dr. Eefke Mollee, Programme Director for MSc Agroforestry & Food Security, expressed her enthusiasm for the program: "We are thrilled to once again partner with the CSC to offer these scholarships to exceptional scholars across the Commonwealth. Our distance-learning programmes provide a unique opportunity for professionals in forestry, agroforestry, and natural resource management to enhance their skills and make a meaningful impact in their respective fields."

A recent graduate, Tankiso Lechesa from Lesotho, shared his rewarding experience: "Being a distance learning student at Bangor University was very rewarding due to the teaching methods that were applied such as online lectures and seminars, group discussions and residential study tours." 

Another Student Peter Kitua MSc Tropical Forestry, CSC Scholar 2020-2023, Tanzania said:  “I am grateful to Bangor University's and  Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship for making it possible for me to pursue a master's degree in tropical forestry. This was a great chance for me to advance my career in forestry. The education I obtained in forest science is relevant to the environment and forests today, and it has expanded my knowledge of and capacity to apply modern forest technologies that are now employed in forest management. Studying at this university makes me proud. In addition to covering my tuition costs and expenditures, the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) also provided a variety of self-improvement packages, including job development. I learned a great deal from the scholarship opportunity, including transformative leadership training.”

The School of Environmental and Natural Sciences has a proud history of running part-time forestry-related distance-learning courses since 2002, with the first intake of CSC scholars in 2011. Graduates from these programmes have gone on to become influential ambassadors for Bangor University and the CSC, demonstrating the transformative power of international postgraduate education.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to join a vibrant community of scholars and make a lasting impact in the field of forestry and agroforestry. Apply now and embark on an enriching journey towards academic and professional excellence with Bangor University.

Further information about how to apply can be found here.