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 want to study for a masters programme. How do i apply?
I would like to do a master’s degree in Biomedical Science under your scholarship having obtained Bsc in laboratory technology in University of Cape Coast.Please how do I apply?
i’m seriously keen in opportunity provided by uk. I hope would be selected. Thanks
I’m keenly interested in this scholarship program provided by Uk to develop developing countries intellectually and increase their resourcefulness. Thanks for this opportunity
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Please i will fiñish my masters next year,please can i apply for phd program.
I’m keenly interested in this great opportunity provided by Uk to develop developing countries intellectually. Thanks a lot.
I am a Master of Public Health holder and I want to apply for the PhD program. Thank you.
I want to read masters in communication studies
I’m very grateful for this opportunities,i just had my first degree in information technology and wishing to further my education to the advance level. Can please educate me on any bit of step i need to take to wine this opportunity?
I am a graduate from The Federal University of Technology Akure with Bachelor of Agricultural Technology (B.Agric.Tech) in Fisheries and Aquaculture. I graduated with second class hons. And CGPA above 3.20 and I would love to apply for masters degree scholarship in Aquaculture. Thank you
I hold a Bachelor of Education(Bed in Social Studies) and master of philosophy (M.Phil) in Social Studies and wants a scholarship to read PhD iEducation.
Am a nurse with Bsc nursing from university of cape coast. I want masters in public health
I am a graduate from University Of Ghana with Bachelor of Arts in linguistics and Information Studies. I graduated with second class upper division. And a CGPA of 3.47 and I would love to apply for masters degree scholarship in Communication studies.Thank you
I am a graduate from University Of Ghana with Bachelor of Arts in linguistics and Information studies. I graduated with second class upper division. And a CGPA of 3.47 and would love to apply for masters degree with scholarship in Communication studies
I am a Graduate from a reputable and recognised Public university rich in public service working experience with intense desire for upgrade through the masters degree to PHD. I am with great hunger to effect change with innovation. Will glad when offered the opportunity.
Thank you
I am a Diplomat. I wish this opportunity is given to me. I love to read. I am pleading that I be given this great opportunity to change my life and condition of society that we live in. Pls give me this golden opportunity. I studied social work.
pls am a graduate and i need your advice on how to apply for the commonwealth program. Thank you
I am a holder of a Master degree in Local Government Administration and Organisation. I desire to pursue a PHD in any appropriate discipline within the Public Administration. I hope for your kind guidance and advice.
am currently in my final year of undergraduate studies to finish in May 2016, with an average of 3.0 GPA. can I apply for a masters scholarship? Please advise.
I am graduate of accounting education with 2.2 I will be happy if I can be giving opportunity to proceed on master degree.
I am a final year student, currently pursuing a B.A Honours degree in English and shall complete my course by December this year. I have a keen interest in this scholarship. Is it adviceable that I apply ?
A graduate with Accounting background please procedure for application
Please, Ive realized this is a great opportunity to tap our potentialities especially we the young graduates. I obtained second class upper in B Ed.[Basic Education] with [3.400] at the University of Cape Coast. Please am I legible to apply for Masters in Education as part of this scholarship program? I hope to hear from you. Thank you.
I will be humbled should an opportunity be given to me to pursue a PhD in Public Administration. I hold a CEMPA degree. Please, I count on your assistance.
I hold a master of science degree in industrial mathematics, help me get this scholarship for my phd degree, hoe do I get the chance?
I hold a master of science degree in industrial mathematic from kwame nkrumah university of science and technology in Ghana, help me get this scholarship for my phd degree, how do I get the chance?
I am a Medical Laboratory
Scientist(Histopathologist),I wish I chould have the admission
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Hi, I am a graduate from Sierra Leone with passion for youth and gender empowerment; will love to pursue further studies in Public Policy and Governace or any of the Public Policy related areas. Will so appreciate if you help order my steps to realizing this dream that will help our impoverished society. Thanks in advance
Sincere thanks. I holds MA in Human Rights .How can I do the PhD with your kind support in this direction ? .Please help.
Iam interested in full time masters program.Iam a Ugandan graduate of bachelor of science in population studies currently working with national water and sewerage corporation.I want a course in public health but not online.
I am a First Class First Division Bachelor of Arts with Honours student in Mass Communications from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone. I’ll be extremely grateful if you could grant me scholarship to pursue masters degree in related studies or same. I am hoping to hear from you.
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I am a first class upper Bachelor of Arts with Honours student in Mass Communications from the Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone seeking international scholarship in pursuit of Masters degree in related field or same. I’ll be extremely grateful if you could grant me aid to pursue my Masters degree. I thank you and I’m hoping to hear from you soonest.
I am a first class Bachelor of Arts student in Mass Communications from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone. I shall be grateful if grant aid to pursue a Masters degree in related study or same.
I hold bachelor degree in education with second class upper and currently studying masters in educational administration and management in a reputable university in Ghana. I would like to apply for Ph.D. I will finish my masters in August 2016 and proceed for the ph.D. How do it do it?
I graduated my degree this year and i wil be happy if i wil get a chance to proceed with my masters studies.i trurly need your support.thax
I think those asking questions as to their eligibility and how to apply should carefully read the scholarship details.
I will also edge youths who will qualify for this program to maintain their focus, study harder and benchmark the best practices of these developed countries to contribute their quota in building a stronger and robust Africa.
Thank you.
I am a graduate of architecture with 2.2, I will be happy if given the opportunity to proceed on master degree
I’m a graduate with Bsc Const. second class upper division. I will like to further my education by pursuing a masters degree. Kindly assist me with necessary information on how to apply for the scholarship.
pls all ma GH and Naija people asking how they can apply and whether or not they are eligible should go to the national nominating agencies on this same page and open that page….of cos in respect to your country. you will get the appropriate source to seek all the info you want…for Ghana this is your site…;[email protected]
every country has a different mail.
pls check it out
I Qualified In Development Studies, Second Class Upper With Honor. I Am Equally Interested.
I’m pleased to know that this offer exits for developing nations. I hold a BSc in Public Health Edu. and I am very much interested in studying my masters in public health, specialising in nutrition to help my country with malnutrition problems. Please how do I win this scholarship?
I want to apply for master’s degree. I have Bsc Bus. Admin-Accounting Option.
I am an HND holder and i also have PGD in Entrepreneurship studies.can you throw more light to me as to my eligibility to apply?
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and an investment Analyst. I want to find out if I can get a scholarship to pursue master in finance a nd investment. …and how to I start the process.Do I have to get a school in the UK first or is it that the agency will link winning candidates to a school. Please help me out.
I’m a graduate of Microbiology and I wish to do my Masters in public Health or Medical Microbiology. How do I get to apply? Thank
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i am from Pakistan and i have done master in mathematic and i want to complete my P.HD please help me….
I am interested in doing a masters programme in biomedical science. How do I apply please?
I am interested in doing a masters programme in biomedical science and I have a bachelors degree in human anatomy. How do I apply please?
I am a graduate of Medicalcal radiography with a second class upper, how do I go on to apply for this week scholarship?