FAQ's

  • Does the GMCTF have a preference for graduates of any particular subject ?

    • No. Graduates of all subjects are considered equally. Likewise, men and women, and nationals of Sudan/South Sudan are considered equally.

  • Does the GMCTF have a preference for which courses should be studied?

    • No, grants may be awarded for diploma, masters or doctoral courses. It is, however, important to the GMCTF that courses studied will enable applicants to contribute to the skills base of Sudan/South Sudan on their return.

  • Why does the GMCTF ask for a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.3 out of 4.0 in an applicant's first degree ?

    • High academic ability is essential for acceptance on most post graduate courses. Therefore we have adopted it as one of our criteria.

  • Why is it important to have a good English test result?

    • Because it is important for the GMCTF to know that your English is good enough for you to participate satisfactorily in your course of study. The preferred measure of English Language proficiency for most universities/institutions is the IELTS and the normal minimum requirement is a score of 6.5 including at least 6.0 on every element. The TOEFL can be accepted with a minimum score of 573 including a Test of Written English score of 4.5. The Internet-based TOEFL requirement is 89 with no component under 22.

  • Why do I not need to send my degree certificates ?

    • Because you will be submitting these to your chosen university, therefore the GMCTF does not need to see them as well.

  • Who should I choose as referees ?

    • Preferably you should choose your university teacher or tutor and possibly the supervisor of the course you intend to study. If you have not yet been in touch with the supervisor you can use a second university teacher.

  • Why can I only access the form for three months of the year ?

    • Because grants are only allocated once a year, usually in April, for courses starting in the following autumn.

  • Why can't the GMCTF help to support my family if they accompany me?

    • Because the funds available each year are limited.