Application Deadline: 19 November 2015
Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study in the UK are offered for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), with the aim of contributing to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth
You can apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship for the following levels of study:
- Master’s (one-year courses only)
- PhD
Eligibility
To apply for these scholarships, you must:
- Be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British protected person
- Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
- Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2016
- By October 2016, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)
Eligible African Coutries and Nominating Agencies:
Botswana – national nominating agency details
Cameroon – national nominating agency details
Ghana – national nominating agency details
Kenya – national nominating agency details
Lesotho – national nominating agency details
Malawi – national nominating agency details
Mauritius – national nominating agency details
Mozambique – national nominating agency details
Namibia – national nominating agency details
Nigeria – national nominating agency details
Rwanda – national nominating agency details
Seychelles – national nominating agency details
Sierra Leone – national nominating agency details
South Africa – national nominating agency details
Swaziland – national nominating agency details
Tanzania – national nominating agency details
Uganda – national nominating agency details
Zambia – national nominating agency details
- Up to 36 months’ support towards completion of a three-year full-time doctoral postgraduate qualification at an eligible UK university.
COMMONWEALTH MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS
- 12 months’ support towards completion of a full-time taught postgraduate qualification at an eligible UK university.
- The CSC funds one-year Master’s programmes only, and does not fund MBAs.
Scholarship Worth:
- Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor usually the cost of journeys made before your award is finally confirmed)
- Approved tuition and examination fees
- Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,034 per month, or £1,268 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at 2015-2016 levels)
- Thesis grant towards the cost of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where applicable
- Warm clothing allowance
- Study travel grant towards the costs of study-related travel within the UK or overseas
- For PhD Scholars, fieldwork grant towards the cost of fieldwork undertaken overseas (usually the cost of one economy class return airfare to your fieldwork location)
- For PhD Scholars, paid mid-term visit (airfare) to your home country (unless you have claimed (or intend to claim) spouse and/or child allowances during your scholarship, or have received a return airfare to your home country for fieldwork)
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If your scholarship is at least 18 months long, the following family allowances:
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Spouse allowance of £222 per month if you and your spouse are living together at the same address in the UK (unless your spouse is also in receipt of a scholarship)
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Child allowance of £222 per month for the first child, and £109 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if you are accompanied by your spouse and children and they are living with you at the same address in the UK
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If you are widowed, divorced, or a single parent (irrespective of the length of your scholarship), child allowance of £444 per month for the first child, and £109 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if you are accompanied by your children and they are living with you at the same address in the UK
How to apply
You must apply to one of the following nominating bodies in the first instance – the CSC does not accept direct applications for these scholarships:
- National nominating agencies – this is the main route of application. Click here for a list of national nominating agencies, with contact details
- Selected universities/university bodies, which can nominate their own academic staff. Click here for a list of nominating universities/university bodies
- Selected non-governmental organisations and charitable bodies
All applications must be made through your nominating body in your home country. Each nominating body is responsible for its own selection process. You must check with your nominating body for their specific advice and rules for applying, and for their own closing date for applications.
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I am applying for a Master’s degree. I have a B.Sc in Health Education from the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
I am a graduate with a second class in business studies and would glad to read my master’s in other to advance my education.Kindly assist me to get a scholarship.
Thanks
I graduated with a second class studying Englis& international relations, with the hope of doing my masters abroad,au can I apply?
I am a graduate from the University For Development and with a second class in business studies and would like to advance my education by winning your scholarship to read my master’s. Kindly assist me in getting scholarship.
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Please I am a graduate with a second class in business studies and would be glad to read my master’s in Information,Communications and Technology. Kindly assist me to get a scholarship. Thank you.
Am a B. sc (ed.) holder in electrical /electronics technology from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, anambra state, Nigeria. Pls hw do I get the link to apply for masters
I graduated from oduduwa university in osun state with a second class lower in accounting, how will I apply?
Heloo am akenyan citizen who graduated with BEd science and attained a second upper class..am really willing to get shortlisted as the graduate scholarship beneficiary in the next consideration..please advice me on the relevant course that i can pursue..and may i get the list of courses offered in the commonwealth scholarship..any quick response will be appreciated
I am a fresh graduate with a bachelors’ of Law degree and would love to advance my education, will you mind giving me advice on the eligibility of the scholarship that I may be offered.
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I graduated with a second class upper result in fisheries, I will love to further my education(masters) in fisheries & aquaculture If the scholarship will be granted I will be very grateful, and happy.
Thanks
I am a Bachelor of Science graduate with Apply Chemistry, and I want to further my education in master’s in either Pharmacy or health related courses, how can I get full scholarship for these courses. thank you
I want to study for a PhD degree
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I’m applying for masters, I have a B.A in English and literary studies. How will i apply for this scholarship.
I have a bachelor’s degree in sociology and i would like to apply for this scholarship for my masters degree..pls what are the criteria for the application
I would like to study for masters. I have bachelor degree in early childhood education.How do i go about it.please help
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I will like to study Master of
Forensic science. i had my BSc in Chemistry. thanks for the opportunity given out.
Have a passion in transforming lives of my community. Interested in masters in project planning and management.
I hold B.A in Communications. I need an advise on how I can apply for this scholarship to enable me further my education.
I would like to study for Masters. I have bachelor degree in theology (Christianity). How do i apply ? Please help.
I am Tabona Ndibi graduated from Botho University (Botswana) in collaboration with Teesside University of UK, i have a Bachelor of Science (2:2) in Computing. I would like to continue with my masters degree in this field. How do i apply for this scholarship? Thank you..
I want to study masters degree in statistics. ..
I want to happy for the scholarship I have a BSc in mathematics how can I happy
I am a bachelor degree holder in Bsc Administration in health service from University of Ghana .
I want to apply for scholarship programme for my masters in public Health Administration.
I need your help in other to further my education in order to help the life’s of people and also development of the world in general.
please help me.
I have a degree in chemistry biological science option n I want to apply for my masters. Need some help
i have completed my masters in TESL but have not graduated can i apply for the PHD. how can i apply help me
please am a fresh graduate with a 2.2 second class lower in ICT and would to do my Masters in Business related field so will I be eligible?
I am a holder of M. A. in Environmental Management and Policy. Which PhD programme can I also apply.
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I am a graduate with a Bachelor of Art degree in Information Studies and Linguistics.
I would like to have your advice on what to do considering the options of courses available.
Thanks.
I would like to further my education by reading Actuarial science or Biostatistics as my post graduate course. I finished my undergraduate level with B.Sc Statistics from University of Ghana,Legon
So I kind need assistance as to how to apply for Master degree in either Actuarial or Biostatistics
pls am a fresh graduate of garden city
university college which is affiliated to kwame nkrumah university of science and technology I completed with a first class and need a scholarship to offer a master’s program in paediatric nursing what should I do.
Am a graduate of microbiology would love to have my masters in public health hw can i apply
This is a great opportunity! Please I am a second upper class graduate with B.A in Communications Studies. I want to further obtain a master’s degree in mass communication or development communication or project planning and management. I need your advise on how to go about the application. Thank you Commonwealth.
This is great opportunity. Thanks commonwealth. I have a Bsc Agriculture and want to take your humble opportunity to undertake my masters education. I will be grateful if a guided assistance can be given me to secure an authentic opportunity to pursue the masters. Thank you again.
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Thank you for the opportunities for advancement.you surely wll make a change in humanity..Have MSC in Community Nutrition and would like to pursue Phd in same line..Any University in UK will appreciate admission.
please i will like to know the procedures in applying for the scholarship to study in UK. Which is offered by the Commonwealth. Thank You.
Please I am a graduate of estate management with a professional masters in facilities management.I’ll like to get a master of science in project management.
This is a good opportunity for us.I am a graduate of estate management with a professional masters in facilities management.I will appreciate if am given opportunity to do a master of science course in project management.I await your response
I m a graduate with Bsc Nursing, second class upper division. I would like to further my education by pusuing a masters degree. can you please assist me with neccessary information on how to apply for the schorlarship
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Your Comment is I have completed university of Ghana with second class lower .can I apply?
I hold degree in Bachelor of Art in social studies education,and i want to use this opportunity to acquire my Master’s degree,please i need the necessary steps to take to make this a reality.. thank
you
Please I will be very grateful if I am offered the opportunity to study a masters programme in communication. Waiting in anticipation.
Thanks
Please I will be very grateful if I am offered the opportunity to study a masters programme in communication. I have a second class upper from a reputable university. Waiting in anticipation.
Thank You.
Fresh graduate from the University of Education,Winneba. With a degree in Bachelor of Arts, Social studies education,it my dream to further my education and will like to use this opportunity to acquire my second degree,please what calculated steps must I take to make this dream a reality? thanks
l want to do my masters on development and poverty
pls thank u for support. i have geaduated from valley view university in Bed mathemathematics with first class can i apply for masters in public health and also give me the process of applying
I have completed Kwame Nkrumah university of science and technology with second class lower in agriculture science. Can I apply
I have completed Kwame Nkrumah university of science and technology with second class lower in agriculture science. Can I apply ?
How about Master degree for young B.D.S?
please how do HND graduate also apply
I HAVE HND IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY. PLEASE CAN I APPLY.
I am from sudan I need to do my phd in Medical laboratories Science in Uk
i have completed University of Cape Coast with a second class lower in Management Studies. Can i apply?
I will be very glad to be given an opportunity to offer my masters in business administration with my first degree in mathematics
I hope to have this opportunity so as to improve on my academic excellency and improve the lives of my family and others as well
İ would like to do a Master’s degree in Sociology under your scholaship having obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Theology.Kindly advise me on the modalities.
My regards,
I am a graduate with degree in heath sytem management , can l apply master in healty system mgt or Public health
Please I completed University of Ghana with Bsc in Health Services Administration. How do I apply for Master’s degree in either Health services Administration or Public Health