Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2025 at University of Birmingham

High-academic performance students from eligible Commonwealth countries are encouraged to apply for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2025/2026 academic session at the University of Birmingham. This scholarship program is meant for business-minded talents who desire to further their studies at the postgraduate level in the UK but may not afford to do so.

Students from developing Commonwealth nations who want to attend the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom can do so through the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme, which is a jointly sponsored scholarship program. The Master’s scholarship helps selected students to gain more experience which contributes to their development. This scholarship program is meant for business-minded talents who desire to further their studies at the postgraduate level in the UK but may not afford to do so.

Scholarship Summary:

Scholarship Sponsor(s): DFID and the University of Birmingham

Host Institution(s): University of Birmingham, UK

Scholarship Type: Full Funding

Scholarship Worth: Not specified

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Masters

Nationality: Developing Countries

Requirements and eligibility criteria;

Must be a national of a Commonwealth developing country.
Cannot currently be living or studying in a developed country.
Must not have studied for a year or more in a developed country.
Unable to afford to study in the UK independently or through family support.
Must agree to return to home country for work or study after the scholarship.
Extensions to remain in the UK post-award are only considered for those progressing from a Master’s to a PhD, with strict conditions.
Must meet the university’s English proficiency requirements.

Scholarship Benefits:

Full tuition fees are covered.
Monthly maintenance stipend.
Round-trip airfare to/from the UK.
Immigration Health Surcharge costs covered.
One-time arrival allowance.
Thesis-related expenses.
Study travel grant.

Application Procedures (How to apply);

To apply for the University of Birmingham Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2025, candidates need to submit their application through the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship website before the specified deadline.

Additionally, applicants must apply to one of the approved programs at the University of Birmingham.

Application Deadline: October 6, 2024.

For more information visit the official website

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2025 at University of Birmingham