Deadline: December (annual) | Commonwealth Scholarships 2023
Talented individuals with the potential to have an impact on the world stage are awarded Commonwealth Scholarships.
Every year, some 800 students get the opportunity to pursue postgraduate degrees at UK universities as part of the UK’s continuous commitment to the Commonwealth.
A Commonwealth Scholarship may be the best option for you if you are from a Commonwealth nation, think you may change the world, but lack the financial means to pay for your education in the UK.
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Commonwealth Scholarships: What are they?
Students from all over the Commonwealth who would not otherwise be able to afford to study in the UK are the target audience for the Commonwealth Scholarships program. Future innovators and leaders are supported by the program by providing money for postgraduate courses in a variety of study modalities.
The UK’s main scholarship program, which supports British aims for overseas development, is this storied award. In addition to assisting sustainable development abroad, it aims to draw exceptional talent to UK universities.
Who may apply?
- You must be a citizen or legal resident of a Commonwealth nation in order to apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship. Whether you are a refugee or a British protected person, you will still be eligible.
- A minimum upper second-class undergraduate honors degree is also required (2:1). You will also need the appropriate master’s degree if you want to pursue a PhD.
- Finally, without the scholarship, you must not be able to afford to attend school in the UK.
- The requirements for each sort of fellowship and scholarship are different. The CSC website has additional details.
What kinds of awards are offered?
The Commonwealth Scholarships Commission provides the following:
·      Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (for least developed countries and fragile states)
·      Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships (for low and middle-income countries)
·      Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
·      Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
·      Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
·      Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (for high income countries)
·      Commonwealth Medical Fellowships
·      Commonwealth Professional Fellowships
Topics for CSC Development
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) funds all Commonwealth Scholarships, which they distribute in accordance with six CSC development themes.
- Technology and science for development
- enhancing health infrastructure and capacity
- fostering world prosperity
- enhancing global governance, security, and peace
- enhancing crisis preparedness and response
- Opportunities, inclusion, and access
Although there are no restrictions on what can be studied, the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission gives preference to applicants whose courses are most pertinent to their growth requirements.
What sources of funding are available?
- Most scholarships are fully funded, which means they will pay for your tuition, travel expenses to and from the UK, and a stipend to help you live while you are there.
How to apply?
Depending on the scholarship you’re applying for, you might have to do so through
Visit the CSC apply page to learn how to submit an application for any of the scholarships.
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What to submit?
- You’ll need a scanned copy of your passport,
- Â academic transcript,
- current university degree certificate,
- two references,
- and, if you have one, your admission letter to start your online application.
What is the application deadline?
The annual application deadline is typically around December.
