COMMONWEALTH MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS for Commonwealth countries

Application for the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships in the UK is now open for Masters students from developing Commonwealth countries to study in UK, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

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COMMONWEALTH MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Host Institution: 

• UK Universities

Category:

• Master’s Degree

Number of Awards:

• Each year, around 300 scholarships are granted.

Eligible Candidates:

• Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are intended for individuals from eligible Commonwealth countries with low and middle income levels.

PROGRAM DETAILS

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission offers three Master’s programs, one of which is selected by the agency. This Commission, known as CSC, administers a scholarship scheme in the UK funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). 

The scholarship program aligns with international development goals and operates under the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP). It serves as a testament to the UK’s longstanding commitment to the Commonwealth by attracting talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and supporting them in becoming leaders and innovators in their home countries. 

Through this program, the CSC combines sustainable development with the UK’s national interests, fostering international partnerships and collaboration. The Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships provide financial assistance to exceptional individuals who would otherwise be unable to afford studying in the UK, enabling them to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for sustainable development.

ELIGIBILE COUNTRIES

The Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships for the 2023/24 academic year are exclusively open to applicants from the following eligible countries:

• Bangladesh
• Belize
• Botswana
• Cameroon
• Dominica
• Eswatini
• Fiji
• Gabon
• Ghana
• Grenada
• Guyana
• India
• Jamaica
• Kenya
• Kiribati
• Lesotho
• Malawi
• Malaysia
• Maldives
• Mauritius
• Montserrat
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• Nauru
• Nigeria
• Pakistan
• Papua New Guinea
• Rwanda
• Saint Helena
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent and The Grenadines
• Samoa
• Sierra Leone
• Solomon Islands
• South Africa
• Sri Lanka
• Tanzania
• The Gambia
• Togo
• Tonga
• Tuvalu
• Uganda
• Vanuatu
• Zambia

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates applying for these scholarships must fulfill the following criteria:

• Citizenship: Candidates should be citizens of an eligible Commonwealth country or have been granted refugee status. They may also be British Protected Persons.
• Residency: Candidates must be permanent residents of an eligible Commonwealth country.
• Academic Start Date: Candidates must be available to commence their academic studies in the UK at the beginning of the UK academic year in September 2023.
• Educational Background: By September 2023, candidates must have obtained a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or possess a second class degree (2:2) along with a relevant postgraduate qualification, typically a Master’s degree. It is important to note that the CSC generally does not fund a second UK Master’s degree. However, if you are applying for a second UK Master’s degree, you must provide a justification for pursuing this course of study.
• Financial Need: Candidates should demonstrate that they are unable to afford studying in the UK without the assistance of this scholarship.
• Documentation: Candidates must submit all required supporting documents in the specified format.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Each scholarship includes:

• Covered airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award. Please note that the CSC will not reimburse fares for dependents or journeys made before your award is confirmed.

• Full coverage of approved tuition fees. The CSC and the UK university have an agreement in place, ensuring that scholars are not responsible for any portion of the tuition fee.

• Monthly stipend (living allowance) at a rate of £1,236 per month. For scholars studying at universities in the London metropolitan area, the stipend is £1,516 per month. These rates are based on current levels.

• Allocation for warm clothing, if applicable.

• Grant for thesis preparation expenses, if applicable.

• Grant for study-related travel expenses within the UK or overseas.

• If you are a widowed, divorced, or single parent with children accompanying you and living with you at the same address in the UK, there is a child allowance. The allowance is £529 per month for the first child and £131 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16. These rates are based on current levels.

• If you have a disability, the CSC will provide a comprehensive assessment of your needs and determine your eligibility for additional financial support.

HOW TO APPLY

The application process for Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships for the academic year 2023/24 has concluded. The application details provided below are solely for reference purposes.

By June 2023, applicants can anticipate receiving notification about the status of their applications.

Candidates are required to apply to one of the nominating agencies listed below, in addition to submitting an application to the CSC. Nominating agencies will then propose candidates to the CSC. The CSC does not directly accept applications for these scholarships.

National nominating agencies serve as the main/primary channel for applications.

Certain non-governmental organizations and charitable bodies have been chosen as well

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Deadline for Applications: October 18th, 2022, at 16:00 GMT.

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