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 love and have been dreaming to study here ..hope my tireless strive will stick my application acceptable.tanks
I have BSc in accountinG with a 2:2,i also have a professional certificate as an associate chartered economist,i want to know if I can apply for masters and how I will go about this
I completed barchelor of arts with education English and literature in english major. Lower second class,can i apply?
I am a student from Tanzania holding a degree with honour from university of dar es salaam and a master degree in environmental management from kampala international university, please help me how can i apply for phd scholarship!! Hope to hear from you soon
Am so appreciative for these opportunities ,God bless you so much.
Iam Biira Angella from Uganda with a degree in Ethics and Human Rights from Makerere University and a Diploma in Law from Law Development Centre in Uganda.
I want also to academically build up much more through attaining a masters and Phd later on,
I need your help on how to apply.
Thank you.
I’m a clinical practicing nurse and hold a BSc in Public Health Edu, my dream is to study my masters in public health specialising in nutrition as I currently deal with lots of malnutrition cases almost every day. I hope to win this scholarship.
I am a Tanzanian holding a Bachelor degree in Law with second class from Mzumbe University. Please help me on how can i apply for Masters in my related field.
Am a student from Zambia . I hold a degree in Social work community development as a major. I would like to do more by building up my career with Masters degree in a related field. how do I apply for the same
Iam from Tanzania holding Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration with the pass of Second Class from the University of Dodoma. Please help me how can i apply for Masters in Public Administration.
I JUST HOLD MY SECOND LOW DEGREE WITH 3.5 IN B.ARTS IN EDUCATION FROM MAKERERE UNIVERSITY,CAN I DO A MASTERS IN GEOGRAPHY-GIS. PLEASE GUIDE ME ON HOW TO APPLY
I have a BA in English Language…pls how do I apply
Last year i completed my master in education. I am waiting for PHD . Can Please guide me on how to apply
Thanx
Good afternoon sir. i am holder of Degrees in BACHELOR OF COMMERCE, AND COMMONWEALTH EXECUTIVE MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (CEMBA). I please wish to pursue PHD in BUSINESS . Please how do i apply ?
i’m a student of IAMTECH University an Affiliate to N’jala University Sierra Leone, with a Bachelors degree in Logistics and procurement management. my dream is to do my masters in supply chain management or any related field. please advise me and how do i apply.
Im a chartered Accountant and i desire to have Masters Degree too. Kindly help me out.
Am a Ugandan holding a bachelors degree in Procurement and Logistics am I legible?
Am a Tanzanian holding a bachelor degree of arts with education. Please assist me on how to apply for masters degree in economics. Thanks in advance!
This is amazing thank you for supporting Africa to Arise in its Higher education Empowerment, i would like to apply for the scholarship, am just through with my Undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Quantity Surveying just awaiting my graduation and would love to pursue a masters degree relevant in the built environment and design, how should go about it? what exactly do i require to submit to the nominating agencies for approval? Thanks.
I am an Msc. holder from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. I want to further my studies to PhD level. I need a way out.
This is great opportunity for African scholars specially those with eligible qualifications. I’m graduate of bachelor of laws with second class honour. I would like to upgrade my education carrier if supported by your programme. I’m interesting in masters of laws in information technology and telecommunication.
Thanks if I will be among of grantee.
What if I hold HND?
I am a graduate of Mass Communication from Delta State University, and I wish to further my education in the department of international relations. Please how can I access this scholarship. Please reach me through my email on how to go about it. Thanks.
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I graduated with second class lower from university of Ibadan. I studied Nursing. I will like to further my career and apply for master in maternal and child health. I will be very grateful if my application is favourably considered. Thanks in anticipation
This is an amazing opportunity thaf I would like to benefit from. I am in my final year of undergraduate in Strathmore University, Nairobi Kenya . I am doing Finance . I shall be graduating in June 2016 and it would be my pleasure to start my masters in October 2016. My average so far is 74 points. I would like to do a masters degree that is Finance related.
I have a bachelor’s degree in information technology with a second class and I would like to continue for masters with the same opportunity, I would be very thankful if let me have this chance
Thanks for the opportunity.
I am a graduate with BA Communication Design and my passion is to become interactive and product designer. It is my ever wish to pursue Master’s degree in the fore mentioned profession. Please how can I be a beneficiary of this scholarship package?
Thank you.
Am Bs.c holder in public administration,I will like to study for my master degree abroad,please any help and assistance for me,I will be grateful if given.Thanks
thanks for this opportunities.I’m Rwandan, i am holder of Degrees in bachelor of Accounting.I desire to have masters degree in finance,how to apply? i need your help.
Hello good day .. Am excited for this opportunity, I hold a first degree in Economics and wish to further my education with Msc program kindly send me all the necessary info cheers
Dear Sir/Ma
I am a Nigerian Graduate from Olabisi Onabanjo University, i am a Bachelor Degree Holder in Geography And Regional Planning with a Second Class Degree.
I hereby apply for an opportunity for a Master’s Scholarship from your organization.
i will be grateful if my request is been granted
Iam graduate of biology education with 2.2 i will happy if i can be giving opportunity to proceed on masters degree.
Iam graduate of biology education with 2.2 i will be happy if i can be giving opportunity to proceed on masters degree.
Please I am a graduate with a second
class in computer science and would be
glad to study my master’s in
Computer Science. Kindly assist me to get a
scholarship. Thank you.
I am eligible for the scholarship. Please how can I apply. From Nigeria
I am a graduate of Plant Biology (Botany) from University of Ilorin, with a Second Class Lower (2:2) so I wanted to know if I am also eligible for the scholarship. Thanks
I am rwandan graduate, I have bachalor’s degree in Applied mathematics with honors second class upper division(aggregate:73.9%. I wish to further my studies with masters degree in mathematics or statistics . i will be happy to hear you.
I would love to study a PhD am a female from Uganda please advise
I am a Ugandan and i have a Diploma in Civil Engineering from Kyambogo University and also a Degree in Building Design and Technology from Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi. i would like to further my education in Msc Renewable Energy Engineering.
i will be grateful if i can be offered the course
thanks
It is nice opportunity for we young and energic peoplhe,and its an investment to african continent,As graduate of BSc in MEDICAL LABORATORY AT Kilimanjaro christian medical university college I would wish to know ,the procedure to apply for masters degree.
I have a first degree in marketing and looking forward to do my MBA.Your support will be much appreciated,thanks
Your Comment I am a graduate of a Nigerian university where I studied French. I would like to apply for a Masters programme. How do I apply.
I am from South Africa. I have Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology(Software Development ), I would like to get this scholarship to advance to the Master’s Degree
Am a graduate of mathematics education with 2.2 and wish to study apply mathematics, from. I had contact the board through their email since their website is not functional but no reply from them yet, is there no other way to apply without going through them so that Nigerians will not miss the opportunity
I am a mathematics graduate with 2.2 and wish to study apply mathematics. I have contacted the board through their email address since their website is not functional but no reply from them yet, please is there any other way to apply for the scholarship without going through the board so that Nigerians will not miss the opportunity
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Hello,
I am Mubangizi Fredrick, a Ugandan citizen with a BSc in Nursing and MSc in Hospital Management.
I am interested in pursuing a PhD in Health Planning and Management or Nursing.
I am in need of a scholarship in any of the universities.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you
Regards,
Mubangizi Fredrick
Am a graduate with a second class degree in business administration and management and will like to apply for the scholarship please can you guide me through the necessary preparations thanks will be waiting for your reply and God bless
Am a graduate with second class degree in business administration and management, will like to apply for the scholarship please can I get to know about the necessary procedure and guideline on how to apply for it . thank you and God bless
I am post graduate in education (M.ed) as well as post graduate in political science (M.A political science) I wana to have PhD am I eligible for scholarship?
I am a Nigria, and i would like to apply for a master of science in Project Mamagement..
I am a graduate of Civil Engineering with a professional qualification.(COREN- Council for regulation of Engineering in Nigeria and also a member of Nigeria Society of Engineering. NSE). IN Nigeria.
Kindly assist on the best way to get my application processed for a successful consideration for the scholarship to study d said programme. i have a second class lower in my post graduate diploma from a famous university in Nigeria- FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AKURE,NIGERIA…….THANKS
I read mathematics at the undergraduate level and i would love to pursue my Mphil
i personally love the amount of good hard work invested in seeing africans get to a better place, in the future. great work done, to the brains and muscles behind this project. i have an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science. i want to pursue my masters degree and doctorate in Physiotherapy. how do i go about the process and how much initial cost will be involved, just asking so i can actually start preparing because i do not want to miss this fine opportunity to help myself and my country.