The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) is responsible for managing the United Kingdom’s contribution to the CSFP. CSC awards over 800 scholarships and fellowships for postgraduate study and professional development to Commonwealth citizens each year.
Awards in the UK are funded in conjunction with UK Department for International Development, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), and the Department for Education (DFE), in universities.
Seven (7) Types of Awards by The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
1.     Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study at a UK university
2.     Split -Site Scholarships for split-site PhD study at a UK university
3.     Shared Scholarships for Master’s study at selected UK universities
4.     Distance Learning Scholarships to study UK Master’s degree courses in your home country
5.     Rutherford Fellowships For highly skilled researchers from Commonwealth countries, for one or two years postdoctoral research at a UK university
6.     Medical Fellowships for doctors and dentists to spend time at a UK hospital
7.     Professional Fellowships for mid-career professionals to spend time at a UK host organization
Below is a list of the most recent Commonwealth scholarships. Feel free to click on any of the available scholarship opportunities on this page.
Is it you? Nominations are now open for the 2024Â Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. Apply now. Application Deadline: 18th October 2024 23:59 GMT Eligible Countries:Â Commonwealth countries To be taken at (country): UK About the Commonwealth Youth Awards:Â Nominations for the 2024 Commonwealth Youth Awards, which recognise exceptional young people from across the … Read more
Applications for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2024 are now open. Click on your preferred subject area below to apply: Application Deadline: 24th May 2024. Eligible Countries: Commonwealth countries About the Award: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships give talented students from anywhere in the Commonwealth the opportunity to gain a Master’s degree, while developing new skills, experiencing life in another country, … Read more
The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship 2024 in the UK is now open for interested candidates who want to further their application. The scholarship seeks to identify outstanding talents from all backgrounds provide support and equip them to become leaders in their home country Suggested: Apply Now: University Of Glasgow International Leadership Scholarship About the Commonwealth … Read more
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are for candidates from least developed and lower middle-income Commonwealth countries, for part-time Master’s study by distance learning on selected courses offered by UK universities. Application Deadline: 28th March 2024 Eligible Countries: Bangladesh, Cameroon, Eswatini, Ghana, Guyana, India, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, … Read more
It can be difficult to secure funding for your PhD, particularly if you’re an international student intending to study in the UK. The good news is that international students studying in the UK have a plethora of PhD funding options. Funded PhD opportunities are typically offered by universities, charities, or government agencies. The two primary forms … Read more
University of Edinburgh Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2024/2025: The University of Edinburgh has three Commonwealth Shared Scholarships to offer for the 2024 academic year. Application Deadline: 14th December 2023. Eligible Countries: Developing Countries To be taken at (country): Scotland, UK About the Award: The University of Edinburgh Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme is a joint initiative between … Read more
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