The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship supports Master's programs for postgraduate students from Least Developed and middle-income countries, contributing to international development. It covers airfare, full tuition fees, and a monthly stipend.
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The scholarship covers fees, approved airfare, and personal maintenance. Candidates must not hold concurrent scholarships covering the same costs. The CSC will keep applicant details on file for efficient administration.
- Host: Commonwealth | UK Universities
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Commonwealth Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £2,000 per month Stipends | Accommodation | Airfare Tickets
To be eligible:
- Citizen or refugee of an eligible Commonwealth country
- Permanent resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
- Available to start studies in the UK by September 2024
- Hold a first degree of at least upper second-class honors standard or a relevant postgraduate qualification by September 2024
- Not have studied/worked for more than one academic year in a high-income country
- Unable to afford UK study without this scholarship
- Provide all supporting documentation
- Approved airfare
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly stipend: £1,347 or £1,652 for those in the London metropolitan area
- Warm clothing allowance
- Thesis grant
- Study travel grant
- Contribution towards mandatory TB test
- Child allowance for widowed, divorced, or single-parent scholars
Selection Process:
- Academic merit
- Quality of research proposal
- Potential impact on the candidate’s home country's development
1. Applications are open for the 2024/25 academic year until December 14, 2023.
2. Use the CSC’s online application system exclusively.
3. Apply for an approved Master’s course at a participating UK university.
4. Research and choose a university course, applying for admission separately.
5. Apply early due to high demand.
6. After applications close, universities will nominate candidates to the CSC in March 2024.
Apply Here at
https://ethz.ch/students/en/studies/financial/scholarships/excellencescholarship.html
- Deadline: December 14, 2023