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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474 comments
I want to do my masters in development studies how do I apply?
I owe a bachelor degree with hons (2:1) in mass communications
I had B.SC nd postgraduate in agricultural economics nd I want to do master(M.SC) in d same field how do I apply?
I am a Nigerian and have a bachelors degree in chemical/petrochemical engineering. I am interested in doing a masters degree in petroleum engineering. Please how do i apply?
I am a graduate from one of the Nigerian university. I studied civil Engineering and I graduated with second class. pls how can I apply for the scholarship?
I am a Nigerian and I have a degree of Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor surgery. I am interested in doing a masters degree. Please how can I apply for the scholarship?
Thanks a lot Mr Lanre. May God continue to be your strength and guide. This is indeed a One-of-a-kind opportunity for some of us who wish to aspire for knowledge in the world of academics. I really commend your effort in bring this close to us through your website. We pray that by His grace we shall be among the beneficiaries. Once again, thank you.
I am Aiah john kellie, with a Bachelor’s degree in economics and master in marketing, i want to pursue a master degree in Agricultural Economics.
I’m touched to know that this offer exits for developing nations. I hold a BSc in Public Health Edu. and is interested in studying my masters in Public Health, specialising in Nutrition as this will help me address the ever increasing malnutrition problems in my country ( Ghana).
Please how do I win this scholarship?
I am also intrested in this offer. I graduated from University Abuja withSecond class upper div. in Islamic Education, pls assist me. thanks
I am a holder of Bsc. of business administration (accounting option). I love to pursue a masters degree in any related field. Please help me to get this scholarship. Thank you.
I am a holder of Bsc. in business administration (accounting option). I love to pursue a masters degree in any related field. Please help me to get this scholarship. Thank you.
I am a graduate from one of the nigerian university with a second class,can I apply. if yes,how?
By this kind of opportunities Nigerians in the federal schorlarship board should help in ensuring thatNigeria students are granted the schorlarship. the method of applicationshould fair enough to apply.
You are so right, Alfa. I have tried severally to no avail to log on to their website.
Good morning. Please I need details on how to apply for scholarship. I am a graduate of biochemistry with 2:1. Please help me. I’m looking forward to MSc. Studies.
I graduated from the department of Physical Education with a second class. And I’m interested in the scholarship, pls how do I apply?
I am a graduate of HND Accounting , post graduate in Management and i just finished my MBA in Financial Management. I am interested in PHD, how do i apply for the scholarship.
Can i apply with Hnd?
Am a graduate of biochemistry from Nigeria, it is my dream to further my higher degree programs and i will be most grateful to be under your scholarship scheme to achieve this dream of mine. thanks and i hope to hear from you soon
This is a life changing opportunity for me. I studied Mass Communication in Nigeria and I would love to further my education studying Masters in Public Relations.
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I am a student of National open University of Nigeria, I studied B. A English language, I would love to apply for the masters degree scholarship, how do I get more information about it.
i have my BEng degree in Petroleum Engineering and i will want to have my masters in Uk. Please how can I apply for it.
I am a final year student of African University College of Communications. I am majoring in Development Communication and will be most grateful if I am given the chance to pursue my masters degree in Development Communication through the commonwealth scholarship.
sir I graduated from Niger Delta University, Bayelsa state in adult education and community development/ political science with 2.2 and I love to further my study under ur scholarships scheme to study Community development. sir, how should not go about that thanks.
I am a graduate of Bsc(ed) economics with second class upper division from Nigeria and I will love to pursue my masters degree in statistics, pls how do I apply.
Desire to undertake a PhD course in peace studies!
I am a Master degree holder in environmental management and policy from university of cape coast, Ghana and I wish to pursue my PhD in UK by scholarship in environmental science or environmental related area. please assist me with the necessary guidelines and the way forward. thanks.
I need scholarship to study Masters in economics, please help
i am a graduate student of University of Uyo with Bsc in Agronomy. I will be grateful to participate in the upcoming programme.
Thanks.
I’m a fresh graduate in Law from the university of Yaoundé 2 Cameroon.How can I apply for the scholarship .wish to forward my education will be overwhelmed to hear from you..
I hold a Masters degree in Physics, and I look forward to graduate in December 2015. I wish to be given a place to study for my PhD. Where can I find the form in order to apply?
I am a graduate with a second class honors in Industrial physics. finished from Enugu State University, and i would like to advance my studies in the UK, Telecommunication engineering to be precise. I have already obtained the admission in Sunderland University, chester road. All i need is a sponsor..and i believe your scheme will help me achieve this dream. thanks.
I have a B.A in Linguistics and will like to apply for masters in communication.Please how can I go about the application?
Im a graduate from Nigeria,with a Bsc political science from Bayero University,gratuated with a second class,i want to use this oppurtunity to further my masters through this scholarship scheme.
thanks and i wil love to hear your reply.
pls im a graduate from Nigeria,Bsc political science i love to use this scholarship oppurtunity to further my masters programme.thanks
I am very much interested in this great opportunity for masters. I am a Nigerian university graduate. I ll be glad to be picked.
I am a holder of a Masters degree in Physics from University of Buea, Cameroon. My graduation from the University is slated for December 2015.
I wish to be given a place to pursue a PhD in Physics in the UK.
How can I apply?
I am a graduate of economic from Nigeria I wish I could benefit from this grate opportunity.
Am a graduate of Applied Statistics from Nigeria. It has been my dream and aspiration to further my Education outside the country and I hope and pray that I will be avail this wonderful opportunity. I look forward to hearing from you.
Am a graduate of Applied Statistics. I will like to partake in the scholarship. I hop to hear from you.
This is an opportunity of a lifetime! I hold a Bachelors degree in Education, majoring in English Language & Literature and minoring in Political Science. I hope to pursue a Master’s degree in Communication Studies. You have to apply through one of the nominating agencies in your country and for Nigeria, it is the Federal Scholarship Board. I have however made several unsuccessful attempts to log on to the website. It is http://www.fsb.gov.ng. Anyone applying from Nigeria who makes a breakthrough with this website should kindly contact me via my email: [email protected]. Thanks!
Is there no scholarship opportunity for those with third class, thank you.
Details @ http://www.csc.dfid.gov.uk
I’m a graduate of Educational Management and will like to do my Msc in Educational Management. How do I apply? Thanks.
I am a graduate with a Bachelor of Education in mathematics with computing, wising to further enrolled in your institution for Master degree. I will be very grateful if I have this opportunity
Am a graduate with Bachelors of art in Bible and Theology in Eldoret Bible College in Kenya an Affliate of Beacon Seminary in America. I would like to further my studies by doing a Masters in Sychology and Counselling to be able to serve
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Thanks am looking forward to hear from you Soon..
I am applying for a Master’s degree. I have a B.Sc in Technical Education, with Second Class Upper from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria.
I will be grateful if am given the opportunity. thank.
I am a doctor of optometry. I want to do my masters in clinical ophthalmology at University College London. Please may i apply?
A Nigerian,graduated 4rm Bayero University.sincerely want 2 go further,i want 2 b a complete academician.thatz my goal nd objectives,i hope u will kindly help me achieve this target.
.Anticipating your reply
Thank you.
Thanks for the information…
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I am a graduate of Computer Science from one of the Nigerian Universities and i will like to further my studies with my Masters Degree which i believe this scholarship will be of a great help and dream accomplished.
I will be greatful for the consideration of my application as i look forward to read from you as soon as possible.
Thanks
I have completed my first barchelor of Art with education at Teofilo Kisanji University!with second class lower(3.2)GPA,can i apply?
graduate of literature in English, from a prestigious university with a second class upper. pls how do I apply for my masters in communications?
I have completed BSc. wth education at Sumait-University in Zanzibar- Tanzania famaly UCEZ, the International university of Africa. l would like to apply för masters of biology or an environmental healt.