Commonwealth scholarship

Commonwealth Scholarships are given to talented individuals with the potential to make a positive impact on the global stage.

As part of the UK’s ongoing commitment to the Commonwealth, each year around 800 students are given the chance to undertake postgraduate degrees with UK universities.

If you are from a Commonwealth country and believe you could make a difference to the world but you can’t afford to fund your UK studies on your own, then you could be the ideal candidate for a Commonwealth Scholarship.

DETAILS ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP:

The Commonwealth Scholarship scheme is aimed at students from across the Commonwealth who would not otherwise be able to afford to study in the UK. By funding postgraduate studies in a range of different study formats, the scheme helps to support future innovators and leaders.

This historic award is the UK’s primary scholarship scheme focused on supporting British international development goals. It is designed to attract outstanding talent to UK universities whilst also supporting sustainable development overseas.

• LEVEL: post graduate
• DEADLINE: 12th, June 2022.
  Most scholarships are fully funded, which means that, as well as covering your tuition fees, you will also receive your airfare to and from the UK, and a living allowance to support you while you are here.
• ELIGIBLE NATIONALITIES: Please note that only candidates from the 23 eligible countries listed below can apply for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in 2022.
  • Bangladesh
  • Cameroon
  • Eswatini
  • The Gambia
  • Ghana
  • India
  • Kenya
  • Kiribati
  • Lesotho
  • Malawi
  • Mozambique
  • Nigeria
  • Pakistan
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Rwanda
  • Sierra Leone
  • Solomon Islands
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tanzania
  • Tuvalu
  • Uganda
  • Vanuatu
  • Zambia.
• TYPE OF STUDY: Full-Time Course
• COUNTRY: open to all international students
• FIELD OF STUDY: Various Fields of study.

Eligibility of the Commonwealth Scholarship:

• have a master’s degree or is in the final year of the program.
• NOT have already applied for a Ph.D. level program or MPhil at any other university.
• have a minimum score of 60% or above in Social science and 65% in Science.
• be a citizen of any commonwealth country.
• be able to afford to study at a university in the United Kingdom.
• have been offered admission to a university in any commonwealth country.

Benefits of Commonwealth Scholarship Name:

Most scholarships are fully funded which means that, as well as covering your tuition fees, you will also receive your airfare to and from the UK and a living allowance to support you while you are here.

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How to Apply for the Commonwealth scholarship:

• To apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship, you must be a citizen or permanent resident of a Commonwealth country. You will still be eligible if you are a refugee or British protected person.
• You also need to have an undergraduate honours degree of at least upper second class (2:1). If you wish to study a PhD, you will need an appropriate master’s degree too.
• Finally, you must be unable to afford to study in the UK without the scholarship.
• The eligibility criteria for each type of scholarship and fellowship vary. More information is available on the CSS.

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Deadline

12th, June 2022

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