Call for Applications are now open for the fully funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2024/25, sponsored by the esteemed Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. The scholarship is designed for individuals from Commonwealth countries aspiring to pursue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom.
The Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Program are a commitment to identifying and sponsoring exceptional individuals with the potential to make a lasting impact in their communities and beyond. This scholarship allows recipients to dedicate their full attention to academic pursuits.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships – Key Details
- Sponsor: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
- Scholarship Type: Full Funding
- Host Institution: Universities in the United Kingdom
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Scholarship Worth: Not specified
- Study Level: Postgraduate (Masters)
- Nationality: Commonwealth countries
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must fulfil the conditions below to be considered eligible for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2024-25:
- Candidates must be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
- Applicants are expected to be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Should be available to start academic studies in the UK by September 2024.
- Hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard or a lower second-class degree (2:2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification by September 2024.
- They’re not allowed to have any record of previous studies or have worked for an academic year or more in a high-income country.
- Must be unable to afford UK university studies without this scholarship.
- The supporting documentation are key aspect of the application hence, applicants must provide it in the required format.
Benefits
The Commonwealth Shared Scholarships come with a set of benefits, to ensure that scholars focus on their academic journey. These benefits include:
- Approved Airfare, covered from the Scholar’s home country to the UK and returned at the end of their Scholarship.
- Full fees covered by an agreement between the CSC and the UK university.
- A monthly stipend at the rate of £1,347 or £1,652 for those studying in the London metropolitan area.
- Warm clothing allowance, applicable, paid and funded by the university.
- Provision of a grant towards the student’s cost of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where applicable.
- Study Travel Grant: Towards the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas.
- Contribution to TB Test: If required for a visa application, with receipts provided.
- Scholars with children who are widowed, divorced, or single parents, will be provided with a child allowance
- Disability Support: A full assessment of needs and eligibility for additional financial support.
How to Apply for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2024/25?
Interested applicants for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2024/25 should follow these steps:
- Submit an application to secure admission to an approved Master’s course at a participating UK university.
- Apply for a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship via the CSC’s online application system at https://fs29.formsite.com/m3nCYq/9d1rtpv0nr/index
- More details about this program and how to apply can be found at the official website at https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-shared-scholarships-applications/
Application Deadline
14 December 2023 at 16:00 GMT.
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