Application for UK Commonwealth Scholarship is now open for Masters and PhD students from developing Commonwealth countries to study in UK, funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID). This is different from the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship.
Application Deadline: 17th October 2023 at 16:00 GMT.
The scholarships are for study in the UK beginning in September/October 2024.
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Developing commonwealth countries
Subject Areas: All subject areas are eligible, although the CSC’s selection criteria gives priority to applications that demonstrate strong relevance to development.
About Scholarship: Each year, UK Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study in the UK are offered for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), to contribute to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth.
Be sure to Watch this Video on Application Requirements for Commonwealth Scholarship and How to Submit Your Application before applying
Offered Since: 1959
Type: Masters, PhD
Who is qualified to apply? To apply for these scholarships, you must:
PhD
To apply for UK Commonwealth Scholarships, you must:
Masters
To apply for UK Commonwealth Scholarships, you must:
The CSC promotes equal opportunity, gender equity, and cultural exchange. Applications are encouraged from a diverse range of candidates.
Selection Criteria: Applications are considered according to the following selection criteria:
Selection process
Each year, the CSC invites selected nominating bodies to submit a specific number of nominations.
The CSC invites around three times more nominations than scholarships available – therefore, nominated candidates are not guaranteed to be awarded a scholarship. There are no quotas for scholarships for any individual country. Candidates nominated by national nominating agencies compete with those nominated by other nominating bodies, and the same standards will be applied to applications made through either channel.
Number of Scholarships: Approximately 300 scholarships are awarded each year. The CSC invites around three times more nominations than scholarships available – therefore, nominated candidates are not guaranteed to get a scholarship. There are no quotas for scholarships for any individual country. Candidates nominated by national nominating agencies compete with those nominated by universities/university bodies, and the same standards will be applied to applications made through either channel.
Duration of Scholarships: 12 months for Masters and up to 36 months for PhD
Value of Scholarships: Each scholarship provides:
To be taken at: UK Universities
How to Apply for UK Commonwealth Scholarships: You must apply to one of the following nominating bodies in the first instance – the CSC does not accept direct applications for these scholarships:
All applications must be made through one of these nominating bodies. Each nominating body is responsible for its own selection process and may have additional eligibility criteria. You must check with your nominating body for their specific advice and rules for applying, their eligibility criteria, and their closing date for applications.
You must make your application using the CSC’s online application system, in addition to any other application that you are required to complete by your nominating body. The CSC will not accept applications that are not submitted via the online application system.
You are advised to complete and submit your application as soon as possible, as the online application system will be very busy in the days leading up to the application deadline.
The CSC will not accept supporting documentation submitted by nominating agencies or outside the online application system.
Visit PhD Scholarship webpage for details. Read carefully for guidance.
Visit Masters Scholarship webpage for details. Read carefully for guidance.
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