The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission is excited to announce the opening of applications for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2024/25.

This program is dedicated to empowering students from Commonwealth countries to pursue Master’s studies in the United Kingdom.

Scholarship Overview

• Sponsor: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
• Host Institutions: Various prestigious universities in the UK
• Scholarship Coverage: Extensive
• Number of Awards: Multiple
• Level: Postgraduate (Master’s)
• Eligibility: Citizens of Commonwealth countries

Detailed Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, candidates must:

1. Hold citizenship, refugee status, or be a British Protected Person in an eligible Commonwealth country.
2. Have permanent residence in a Commonwealth country.
3. Be ready to begin their academic journey in the UK in September 2024.
4. Have a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honors by September 2024, or hold a second-class degree alongside a relevant Master’s degree.
5. Not have spent more than one year in a high-income country for education or employment purposes.
6. Need financial assistance to afford studying in the UK.
7. Submit all necessary documentation in the required format.

Comprehensive Scholarship Benefits

• Airfare: Return flights from and to the scholar’s home country, fully funded by the CSC.
• Tuition Fees: Full coverage by the CSC and the host university.
• Monthly Stipend: Scholars receive £1,347, or £1,652 in London, for living expenses.
• Warm Clothing Allowance: Provided where necessary.
• Thesis Grant: Financial support for thesis or dissertation preparation.
• Study Travel Grant: Funds for educational travel within the UK or abroad.
• TB Test Contribution: Reimbursement for mandatory tuberculosis tests needed for visa applications.
• Child Allowance: £576.61 per month for the first child, and £143 per month for additional children, for eligible scholars.
• Support for Disabled Scholars: Assessment and potential financial support for scholars with disabilities.

Application Guidelines

Interested candidates should apply for a Master’s course at a participating UK university and concurrently apply for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship.

The application process involves multiple steps, including securing admission to a university and completing the scholarship application through the CSC’s online system.

Deadline for Applications: The final date to submit applications is 14 December 2023 at 16:00 GMT.

For further details and to start your application process, please visit the official website of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.