Commonwealth Scholarships

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.

How to Apply For Commonwealth Scholarships – Tips To Apply To Win

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme

The Commonwealth scholarship is one of the largest and most prestigious scholarships for students from developing countries in the world. The scholarship has been awarded annually since its inception in 1959 and has awarded scholarships and fellowships to over 35,000 individuals. The scholarship awards over 900 fully funded scholarships and fellowships for postgraduate study and … Read more

New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships (Masters and PhD) 2020/2021 for Commonwealth Countries

Financial support opportunities for African students are not as common in New Zealand compared to countries like UK. However there are scholarship programmes students from Africa can partake in. Prospective students who want to study for Masters or PhD in New Zealand can take advantage of few scholarship programmes offered in this country.  Application Deadline: 27th … Read more

University of Exeter Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2020/2021 for Developing Countries – UK

The University of Exeter is delighted to offer this scholarship in partnership with the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study a Masters programme in the United Kingdom. Application Deadline: 18th December 2019 at 16:00. Offered … Read more

SOAS University of London – Commonwealth Shared Masters Scholarships 2020/2021 for Developing Countries – UK

SOAS University of London

 SOAS, University of London is awarding Commonwealth Shared scholarships to students from developing countries wishing to undertake select Masters courses (see below) at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS).  Application Deadline: 18th December 2019 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: Commonwealth countries To be taken at (country): University of London, UK About the Award: The Shared Scholarship … Read more

University of Warwick Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2020/2021 for Developing Countries – UK

The University of Warwick participates in the commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme to offer Scholarships for nationals of commonwealth countries in 2020/2021 academic year Application Deadline: 18th December 2019 1600 hours GMT. Eligible Countries: Developing Commonwealth countries To be taken at (country): University of Warwick UK Offered annually? Yes About the Award: These scholarships are intended for … Read more

Commonwealth Split-site PhD Scholarship 2020 in UK for Developing Countries

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme

The Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships is offered to support citizens of developing Commonwealth countries for one year’s study at a UK university as part of a PhD being undertaken in a candidate’s home country. Application Deadline: 6th November 2019 by 16:00 (GMT)  Eligible Countries: Developing Commonwealth Countries To be taken at (country): UK Universities Eligible Field … Read more

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