Commonwealth
Scholarships for Citizens of Developing Commonwealth Countries
Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study
Course(s) Offered: All fields
Course Level: Graduate (Masters, PhD)
Provider: CSC, DFID
Country to Study in: UK
Scholarship Description
Each year, and since inception in 1959, the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) invites each nominating agency, university or university body to forward a specific number of nominations for the Commonwealth Scholarship for Developing Countries.
The Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships are for the successful individual applicants to pursue advanced academic study (Masters and PhD). These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID).
Candidates may choose any of the ‘nominating routes’ for any category of award, subject to the exceptions noted. Candidates must, however, apply locally in the first instance. The Commission does not accept direct applications from applicants.
Eligibility
To apply for the awards covered in this program, candidates should:
- Be
Commonwealth citizens, refugees, or British protected persons
- Be
permanently resident in a Developing Commonwealth country
- Be
available to commence their academic studies in the United Kingdom by the
start of the UK academic year in September/October 2016
- Hold,
by October 2016, a first degree of upper second class Honours
standard (or above); or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate
qualification, which will normally be a Master’s degree
For
'Additional Requirements', please visit the official website.
Selection criteria
Applications are considered following these selection criteria:
Selection criteria
Applications are considered following these selection criteria:
- Academic
merit of the candidate
- Quality
of the proposal
- Likely
impact of the work on the development of the candidate’s home country
Eligible
groups
Citizens of a Developing Commonwealth country
Participating Institutions
All UK universities or higher education institutions with whom the CSC has a joint and/or part funding agreement for a specific programme of study or research. Not restricted to particular subject areas.
See list of UK universities with which the CSC has a part funding agreement.
Fields of study
All subject areas are eligible, although the CSC’s selection criteria gives priority to applications that demonstrate strong relevance to development. You can apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship for the following levels of study:
Citizens of a Developing Commonwealth country
Participating Institutions
All UK universities or higher education institutions with whom the CSC has a joint and/or part funding agreement for a specific programme of study or research. Not restricted to particular subject areas.
See list of UK universities with which the CSC has a part funding agreement.
Fields of study
All subject areas are eligible, although the CSC’s selection criteria gives priority to applications that demonstrate strong relevance to development. You can apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship for the following levels of study:
- Masters
programs (from 2013 onwards, the CSC funds one-year Master’s courses
only);
- PhD
studies
- Split-site (NO LONGER SUPPORTED, where the CSC
supports one year’s study at a UK university as part of a PhD being
undertaken in your home country)
Number of Awards
Approximately 300 scholarships are awarded each year.
There are no quotas for scholarships for any individual country. Candidates nominated by national nominating agencies are in competition with those nominated by universities/university bodies, and the same standards will be applied to applications made through either channel.
Sponsorship duration
For the whole duration of the Masters or Doctoral programme. Awards are to obtain one degree and funding will not be extended to enable candidates to complete an additional or higher qualification than that for which the selection was made.
Scholarship benefits
Each scholarship provides:
Approximately 300 scholarships are awarded each year.
There are no quotas for scholarships for any individual country. Candidates nominated by national nominating agencies are in competition with those nominated by universities/university bodies, and the same standards will be applied to applications made through either channel.
Sponsorship duration
For the whole duration of the Masters or Doctoral programme. Awards are to obtain one degree and funding will not be extended to enable candidates to complete an additional or higher qualification than that for which the selection was made.
Scholarship benefits
Each scholarship provides:
- Approved
airfare to the United Kingdom and return on expiry of the scholarship
- Approved
tuition and examination fees
- A
personal maintenance allowance
- A
grant towards the expenses of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where
applicable
- An
initial arrival allowance, incorporating an initial clothing grant for
scholars from tropical countries
- Grants
for
- approved
travel within the UK or overseas;
- towards
fieldwork costs for those scholars undertaking doctoral studies for whom
a case has been made for fieldwork outside the UK;
- for
paid mid-term fare to their home country for Scholars on three year
doctoral awards; and
- additional
allowances for married scholars selected by the Commission for awards
exceeding 18 months; and widowed, divorced or lone parents.
Please
see the 2016 Commonwealth Scholarship Prospectus for full scholarship benefits.
Method of Application
All applications must be made through your nominating agency (or university/university body, if applicable) in your home country. You must check with them in the first instance for specific advice on how to make an application and for their own closing date. The CSC cannot accept any applications direct from candidates.
The CSC expects all candidates to have completed an application form using its Electronic Application System (EAS). Your application must be submitted to and endorsed by one of the approved nominating bodies by the deadline date for applications.
It is important to read the 2016 Commonwealth Scholarship Prospectus(PDF) and visit the official website (link to it is below) to access the EAS system and for complete information on how to apply for this scholarship.
DEADLINES:
The EAS will close to applicants on 19 November 2015 and no further applications can be made after that date. The CSC will not accept any applications which are not submitted via the EAS to the nominating agency/university/university body in the candidate’s home country.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is an international programme under which member governments offer scholarships and fellowships to citizens of other Commonwealth countries. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) is responsible for managing Britain’s contribution to the CSFP.
There is a nominating agency for Commonwealth Scholarships in each Commonwealth country. In addition, universities and university bodies in a number of developing Commonwealth countries are invited to nominate candidates to the CSC.
Application Deadline: 19 November 2015
Open for International Students: Yes
Method of Application
All applications must be made through your nominating agency (or university/university body, if applicable) in your home country. You must check with them in the first instance for specific advice on how to make an application and for their own closing date. The CSC cannot accept any applications direct from candidates.
The CSC expects all candidates to have completed an application form using its Electronic Application System (EAS). Your application must be submitted to and endorsed by one of the approved nominating bodies by the deadline date for applications.
It is important to read the 2016 Commonwealth Scholarship Prospectus(PDF) and visit the official website (link to it is below) to access the EAS system and for complete information on how to apply for this scholarship.
DEADLINES:
The EAS will close to applicants on 19 November 2015 and no further applications can be made after that date. The CSC will not accept any applications which are not submitted via the EAS to the nominating agency/university/university body in the candidate’s home country.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is an international programme under which member governments offer scholarships and fellowships to citizens of other Commonwealth countries. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) is responsible for managing Britain’s contribution to the CSFP.
There is a nominating agency for Commonwealth Scholarships in each Commonwealth country. In addition, universities and university bodies in a number of developing Commonwealth countries are invited to nominate candidates to the CSC.
Application Deadline: 19 November 2015
Open for International Students: Yes
Note: For 2016 application, submit your phone number and we would notify you when the form is out.
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