Deadline: 15 October 2024, 16:00 BST (15:00 GMT)
Open to: Applicants from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Fragile States in the Commonwealth.
Benefits: This scholarship covers full tuition fees, return airfare, a monthly stipend, and other allowances as detailed in the benefits section.
Description:
The Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships provide an exceptional opportunity for students from least developed and vulnerable countries to pursue a Master’s degree in the UK. The aim of the scholarships is to support the development needs of eligible Commonwealth countries by contributing to the skills and research capacity of their citizens. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who cannot afford to study in the UK and wish to make a long-term impact on their communities.
Eligibility:
The Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are open to citizens or permanent residents of an eligible Commonwealth country. Applicants must not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a high-income country and must demonstrate the academic ability and the development potential required for the program. Candidates must hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honors or a lower second class degree with relevant postgraduate qualifications.
Benefits:
The scholarship covers:
- Approved tuition fees.
- Stipend (living allowance) per month.
- Airfare from the home country to the UK and return at the end of the award.
- Warm clothing allowance (where applicable).
- Thesis grant towards the cost of preparing a thesis or dissertation.
- Study travel grant to cover the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas.
- Family allowances, if applicable.
How to apply?
Applicants must apply to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission using the CSC’s online application system. The link to apply is available on the official websithttps://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-masters-scholarships/e.
For more information, please visit the official website.
