Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2024/25 for Masters in the UK

Qualified candidates from Commonwealth countries are encouraged to apply for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2024/25. These scholarships are for master’s studies at UK universities.

The Commonwealth Shared Scholarships aim to support promising individuals capable of creating positive change in their communities and globally. This fully funded Masters scholarship allows recipients to concentrate entirely on their studies without financial concerns.

Scholarship Summary:

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Commonwealth Scholarship Commission

Host Institution(s): Universities in the United Kingdom

Scholarship Worth: Not specified

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Masters

Nationality: Commonwealth countries

Requirements and eligibility criteria for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2024/25 for Masters in the UK:

Citizenship or refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country, or being a British Protected Person.
Permanent residency in an eligible Commonwealth country.
Available to commence studies in the UK by September 2024.
Hold a first-degree with at least an upper second-class (2:1) honors, or a lower second-class (2:2) degree alongside a relevant postgraduate qualification by September 2024.
Not have studied or worked for over one academic year in a high-income country.
Demonstrated inability to afford UK university study without this Scholarship.
Submission of all required supporting documents in the specified format.

Benefits

Approved airfare from the Scholar’s home country to the UK and return (funded by the CSC).
Full coverage of approved tuition fees at a UK university.
Stipend (living allowance) of £1,347 per month (or £1,652 for London area) at current rates.
Warm clothing allowance (if applicable) funded by the university.
Thesis grant to assist with thesis or dissertation preparation.
Study travel grant for study-related travel in the UK or abroad.
Contribution towards mandatory tuberculosis (TB) test costs for visa application (receipts required).
Child allowance of £576.61 per month for the first child, £143 per month for subsequent children under 16 if Scholars are accompanied by them in the UK.
Additional financial support and assessments for Scholars with disabilities offered by the CSC upon disclosure.

Application Procedure for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2024/25 for Masters in the UK (How to apply);

If you’re interested in the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2024/25, here’s what you need to do: Apply and get admission to an approved Master’s course at a UK university participating in the program. Also, apply for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship using the CSC’s online application system.

Application Deadline: 14 December 2023 at 16:00 GMT

For more information visit the official website

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2024/25 for Masters in the UK