Call for Applications: Commonwealth Master's Scholarships

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September 12, 2024

Students from various Commonwealth countries studying in the UK under the Commonwealth Master's Scholarships program, engaging in academic activities and collaborative projects, with support for sustainable development and international collaboration.

The Commonwealth Master's Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals from eligible countries to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development. These scholarships are aimed at individuals who otherwise would not be able to afford studying in the UK.

About the Program

The Commonwealth Master's Scholarships are part of the UK government’s scholarship scheme, administered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC). This program supports individuals with outstanding talent, promoting sustainable development and fostering international collaboration through education.

Program Themes

Science and Technology for Development: Scholarships in fields such as agriculture, veterinary science, and forestry, aimed at meeting the specific needs of low and middle-income countries.
Strengthening Health Systems: Support for improving health outcomes in disadvantaged groups through various health-related disciplines.
Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Economic prosperity is supported through scholarships in areas that promote innovation in low and middle-income countries.
Strengthening Global Peace, Security, and Governance: Development of knowledge and skills that bolster peace, security, and governance at various levels.
Resilience and Crisis Response: Support for studies addressing issues such as climate change, economic disruption, and natural disasters.
Access, Inclusion, and Opportunity: Focus on scholarships that promote opportunity for historically disadvantaged groups.

Scholarship Benefits

Approved airfare to and from the UK.
Full tuition fees covered by the CSC.
Stipend of £1,378 per month (or £1,690 for those in London).
Warm clothing allowance (if applicable).
Study travel grant for UK or overseas travel.
Child allowance for single parents with dependent children.
Additional financial support for Scholars with disabilities.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a citizen or refugee of an eligible Commonwealth country, or a British Protected Person.
Permanent resident of an eligible Commonwealth country.
Hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours, or lower second-class and a relevant postgraduate qualification.
Be unable to afford study in the UK without the scholarship.
Provide all supporting documents as required.

Eligible Countries

The eligible countries include 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.