FAWE Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarships 2025
02 September 2024
The Commonwealth Scholarships are for students from developing commonwealth countries for Master’s (one-year), PhD, and split-site PhD study in the UK. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID). The prospectus and selection criteria, along with full details of the scholarships and information on how to apply are available for candidates on the Commission’s website at: Click here to apply for a Master's Scholarship Click here to apply for a PhD Scholarship Field(s) of Study All subject areas are eligible for consideration, although the CSC’s selection criteria give priority to those applications that demonstrate strong relevance to development. CSC’s 6 Thematic areas are; i) Science and Technology for Development, ii) Strengthening Health Systems and Capacity, iii) Promoting Global Prosperity, iv) Strengthening Global Peace, Security and Governance, v) Strengthening Resilience and Response to Crises and vi) Access, Inclusion and Opportunity. Target Group The scholarships are targeted to Developing Commonwealth countries, but FAWE will concentrate only on the following member countries that are in the FAWE network. Masters Scholarship Cameroon, Eswatini, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, The Gambia, Uganda, and Zambia only. PhD Scholarship (Excluding Namibia) Cameroon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, The Gambia, Uganda and Zambia only. Eligibility Full eligibility requirements for Master’s candidates are available at: Click here to apply for a Master's Scholarship Full eligibility requirements for PHD candidates are available at: Click here to apply for a PhD Scholarship Advice to Applicants webpage A new Advice to Applicants page has been added to the CSC website along with a list of FAQs. Female candidates are encouraged to apply and priority shall be given to: Candidates who are currently or in the past contributed to FAWENA’s work, mission and vision Past FAWENA beneficiaries/FAWENA scholarship alumni Candidates who have contributed to the promotion of girls’ education, gender equity and equality in education in their current or previous engagements Candidates with first degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates who in their application show commitment that they will contribute to FAWENA’s vision and mission within their communities upon completion of the course. Please note that the deadline for candidates to submit their applications and all supporting documentation through the Commonwealth Scholarship Electronic Application System (EAS) is Tuesday 15 October, 2024 at 16:00 (GMT). A copy of the submitted CSC application with all supporting documents must also reach FAWENA office (fawena@moe.gov.na) on the same day Tuesday 15 October 2024 at 16:00 (GMT). Supporting Documents For an application to be eligible for consideration, applicants must include the following supporting documents. Proof of citizenship or refugee status-uploaded to the online application system Full transcripts detailing all your higher education qualifications including to-date transcripts for any qualifications you are currently studying (with certified translations if not in English)- uploaded to the online application system References from at least two individuals- submitted directly by the referees to the online application system (referees will be sent an email request). Supporting statement from a proposed supervisor in the UK from at least one of the institutions named on your application form-submitted directly by your proposed supervisor to the online application system (supervisors will be sent an email request) - only applies for PhD applicants. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that her referees are able to complete the references by the deadline and that they receive the reference requests -Masters Applicants. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that her referees and proposed supervisor(s) are able to complete the references and supporting statements by the deadline and that they receive the reference and statement requests -PhD Applicants. The CSC will not accept supporting documentation submitted by nominating agencies or outside the online application system. Application Instructions: All applicants will be expected to have completed the CSC application form online by Tuesday 15 October 2024 at 16:00 (GMT). Information on how to use the EAS, including detailed guides, is available at: Click here to apply for Master's Scholarship (for Masters) Click here to apply for a PHD Scholarship (for PHD) All nomination applications must be made through FAWE National Chapters in the respective countries by Tuesday 15 October 2024 16:00 (GMT). Important Information Please note that when applying on online, applicants should select FAWE as nominating Agency. Deadline for applications is Tuesday 15 October 2024 at 16:00 (GMT). The CSC will not accept any application which are not submitted via the Electronic Application System (EAS) to the nominating agency in the candidates’ home country. All applications must be made through a nominating agency; CSC does not accept direct applications from the candidates. All applicants must submit the required supporting documentation directly to CSC.
FAWENA Handover Donation for Flood Victim School Children in Ohangwena Region
24 February 2023
The Ohangwena region, in the northern part of Namibia has experienced persistent flooding reportedly coming from Angola, as the South of Angola continues to receive heavy rainfall. As a result, the Ohangwena Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture closed down the affected schools, and communities have been forced to relocate to higher ground and housed in camps. This posed a significant emergency risk to community members and school children’s lives and health. Teaching and learning has been affected as classes had to be put on hold until the water levels subsided. The food distribution and sanitation situation in the households remained a challenge as it became difficult for the communities to close the flood water and buy their necessities. Against this background, FAWENA with support from African Deli, a Walvis Bay based factory, donated ready-made food packages to the value of N$383,000. The packages consisted of 6,000 packs of matangaras, 6,000 packs of chicken gizzards and 4,800 packs of speckled sugar beans. The food packages were donated to 32 schools to benefit about 4,453 schoolchildren affected by the flood. A handover ceremony took place at Helao Nafidi Town in Oshikango. The ceremony was attended by representatives from FAWENA ,African Deli as well as Ohangwena Regional authorities, Teachers, Principals and members of the media.
Girl's Club Training & Launch
01 October 2022
FAWENA in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture’s regional directorates and with financial support from Global Fund, conducted Girls Club training workshops in Ohangwena and Omusati regions. Girls Club refers to school clubs that are specifically established for girls’ in-school only and, as the name implies, it is a unique platform that intends to bring in-school girls together. The formation of Girls’ Club is a deliberate attempt to provide an enabling environment for the in-school girl, which will make school and learning more interesting for her. It is aimed at giving the opportunity for in-school girls to come together under one umbrella and share experiences, discuss solutions to issues peculiar and of common interest to them, and also learn new ideas and skills. During the month of April and September, 3-day Girls Club Training workshops were conducted in Omusati and Ohangwena regions.
FAWENA Girls Club Members Receive Dignity Packs
01 October 2022
During monitoring and evaluation school visits, FAWENA distributed dignity packs and school stationeries to 1,113 Girl Club members during September and October 2022. The items included sanitary pads, toothpaste, tooth brush, face cloth, roll on, bath soap washing powder and drawstring bags.During the visits the girls were inspired and motivated to take their education seriously and not allow circumstances to hinder their progress in life.
Our goal is to empower girls and women through quality education and training to give them necessary skills, competencies and values to be productive members of their society.