If you are interested to pursue higher education in ocean studies, you must not miss out on this unique opportunity to undertake a fully funded Masters in Marine Science in the United Kingdom. Apply for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) Scholarship is funded by the Association of Commonwealth Universities for the academic year 2024-2025.

The study award is open for students from the Bangladeshi regions wanting to undertake a master’s study in Marine Science at a Commonwealth. This scholarship program is funded by UK’s Blue Planet Fund and will cover the tuition fees of the winning students. It will also provide living allowance, travel grants, and research support grants.

The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) is the world’s first and oldest international university network, established in 1913. The ACU is an international organisation dedicated to building a better world through higher education. It is dedicated to building a better world through higher education.

Application Deadline: 28 November 2023

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Association of Commonwealth Universities
• Department: N/A
• Course Level: Masters
• Award: Fully-funded
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: N/A
• Nationality: Bangladeshi citizens
• The award can be taken in the UK

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Bangladesh
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: Master’s in Marine Science with a focus on coastal aquaculture and mariculture
• Admissible Criteria: Applicants must be citizens of Bangladesh, working in or have significant experience in the areas of environment, fisheries, and aquaculture science. They should hold an undergraduate or bachelor’s-level degree and meet the eligibility criteria for postgraduate study at Bangladesh Agricultural University. Applicants need to propose a research topic in line with the potential research projects specified.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Admission applications must be made on the host university’s application portal. The scholarship application can be made online by logging in here.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• Plan of study
• Impact and Policy
• Personal Development
• Communicating Research
• Admission Requirements: Information about specific admission requirements is not outlined in the text. Applicants should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for postgraduate study at Bangladesh Agricultural University.
• Language Requirement: The students must meet the language requirements of their host requirements. IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, etc., are widely accepted across British universities.

Benefits

Includes tuition fees, living allowance, research support grant, and coverage for disability and maternity costs (on a case-by-case basis).

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