Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship

Scholarship Overview

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the United Kingdom government scholarship scheme led by worldwide improvement objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and gives a vibrant demonstration of the United Kingdom’s enduring dedication to the Commonwealth. By attracting people with brilliant talent and identifiable capacity from all backgrounds and assisting them to come to be leaders and innovators on returning to their home nations, the CSC’s work combines sustainable improvement with the UK national hobby and gives opportunities for international partnerships and collaboration.

Applicable course, university, and country

This scholarship is applicable for all universities in UK. This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree, Masters Diploma, Masters Certificate. The scholarship is applicable for one year taught Master’s courses or equivalent degree. 

Fields of study covered by the scholarship are:

• Science and technology for development
• Strengthening health systems and capacity
• Promoting global prosperity
• Strengthening global peace, security, and governance
• Strengthening resilience and response to crises
• Access, inclusion, and opportunity

Scholarship amount details

Each scholarship provides:

• Approved airfare from the Scholar’s home country to the UK and return at the end of the award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor the cost of journeys made before the award is confirmed).
• Approved tuition fees: full fees are covered by agreement between the CSC and the UK university, and Scholars are not liable to pay for any part of the tuition fee.
• Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,378 per month, or £1,690 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at current levels).
• Warm clothing allowance, where applicable.
• Study travel grant towards the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas.
• If a Scholar has children and is widowed, divorced, or a single parent, a child allowance of £590 per month for the first child, and £146 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if their children are living with them at the same address in the UK.

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

Varies

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, Gabon, The Gambia, 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, Togo, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia.

Appication Process for this scholarship

In the application form, applicants are asked to:

• List all undergraduate and postgraduate university qualifications obtained.
• List up to 10 publications and prizes.
• Provide details of employment history and explain how the experience gained supports and is relevant to the programme to be undertaken in the UK.
• List names and positions of three referees who are qualified to comment on both their capacity to benefit from the proposed Scholarship in the UK and their ability to deliver development impact afterwards. One of the referees must be a current employer (if applicable) and at least two references must be included with the application.
• Provide a Development Impact statement in four parts.

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate application.

Scholarship link

https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/about-us/scholarships-and-fellowships/

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

Application Documents

Document	Required/Optional
Proof of citizenship or refugee status: valid passport or national ID card	Required
Full transcripts of all higher education qualifications, including current courses	Required
References from at least two individuals (PDF format, signed, on institutional letterhead)	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Data
Application Deadline	15-Oct-2024
FAQ Link	https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/commonwealth-scholarships-frequently-asked-questions/
Contact Email	complaints@cscuk.org.uk
Phone Number	Not Available

 

Scholarship Eligibility

To be considered for these scholarships, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
• 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 2025.
• By September 2025, hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree). The CSC would not normally fund a second Master’s degree. If applying for a second Master’s degree, applicants must provide justification as to why they wish to undertake this study.
• Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
• Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

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

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time