Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

Scholarship Overview

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are offered via the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission within the UK (CSC) in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast. These scholarships are for presented and stimulated students from least evolved and decrease center income Commonwealth nations, who could now not otherwise be able to have enough money to adopt Master’s degree have a look at in the UK, to gain competencies and information that lets in you to permit them to make a contribution to the development in their domestic international locations.

Applicable course, university, and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree. This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in Queen’s University Belfast in UK:

• Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation and Social Justice
• Master of Science in City Planning and Design
• Master of Public Health in Global Health

 

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: GBP 1347 => Rs 148079
Conversion rate used: 1 GBP = Rs. 109.79
Scholarship amount will be given: Every Month

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates If the Scholarship Can Be Used for This Type of Expense
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Spouse/Child Care	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
2

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, The, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia, Saint Helena, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Appication Process for this scholarship

• Use the CSC’s online application system to apply for the scholarship.
• Confirm your Queen’s application number on the scholarship form.
• Ensure all required supporting documentation is submitted by the deadline.
• Submit scholarship applications by 16:00 (GMT) on 14 December 2023.
• Applications for admission to Queen’s must be submitted by 23.59 (GMT) on 14 December 2023.
• Complete your application as soon as possible to avoid last-minute issues.

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Scholarship link

https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/funding-scholarships/Directorates/AcademicStudentAffairs/TheGraduateSchool/CommonwealthSharedScholarship.html#:~:text=To%20be%20eligible%20for%20consideration,Master’s%20degree)%20by%20the%20specified

Application Link
https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-shared-scholarships-applications/

Application Documents

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
University Transcripts	Required
Passport	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Date
Scholarship application open	16-Nov-2023
Scholarship Deadline	14-Dec-2023
Scholarship Decision date	Not Available
FAQ Link:	https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/commonwealth-scholarships-frequently-asked-questions/
Contact email:	Not Available
Contact number:	+4402890245133

 

Scholarship Eligibility

Candidates must:

• Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country.
• Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
• Be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2024.
• By the specified closing date (14 December 2023), hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree).
• Not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a high-income country.
• Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
• Provide all supporting documentation in the required format.
• Have applied for and been offered a full-time place at Queen’s on the eligible one-year Master’s programme and make a separate scholarship application.
• Satisfy the University’s English Language requirements for entry to the programme, normally by the closing date specified and by June 2024; IELTS test results must be submitted before 30 June 2024.
• Confirm that they will return to their home country after the award ends.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12th	Required
UG	Required
IELTS	Required

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who Can Apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts, Passport.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
Every Month