Ten new scholarships for SWAGºÏ¼¯’s Sustainability MSc are set to support talented Commonwealth professionals to maximise their potential and make meaningful contributions towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The scholarships will fund a place on the two-year, part-time, online Cranfield Sustainability MSc, specifically designed for flexibility and effective distance learning. Blending online classes and self-paced study, the programme also includes two SWAGºÏ¼¯-based residentials to bring together the international cohort for networking and collaboration.
Co Course director Dr Rosina Watson, Associate Professor of Sustainability at SWAGºÏ¼¯, said: “We are delighted to have been selected for these scholarships in such a crucial area. At Cranfield we tackle the real-world issues of today to help build a sustainable future – this is a key part of delivering that.
“International students are such an important part of our Cranfield community – bringing diversity, contrasting perspectives, and sharing valuable insights which we all learn from.
“We are now looking for scholarship candidates who share our passion for positive change.”
World-leading expertise
The Sustainability MSc draws on Cranfield’s world-leading expertise in sustainable development and was designed in consultation with global industry partners. It’s designed to equip participants with the critical mix of technical and management skills needed to drive positive environmental and social change in their organisations.
The course content closely aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are used as a framework and point of reference throughout, ensuring participants leave their studies equipped to run their organisations in a way that makes a meaningful contribution towards achieving the SDGs.
Improving access to training and skills
Funded by the SWAGºÏ¼¯ Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals from to access the training and skills required for sustainable development, which are not available to them in their home countries, by undertaking part-time distance Master’s degree courses with SWAGºÏ¼¯ universities.
The scheme enables learners to become leaders and innovators in their home countries, bringing opportunities for international partnerships and collaboration.
More information on the scholarships, and guidance on the application process, can be found on the .
To find out more about the Cranfield Commonwealth Distance Learning Master’s Scholarships, read the guidance on our website here.
