The Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2024 2025 offer fully funded opportunities for exceptional students from developing countries to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK.
Administered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, these scholarships cover various themes such as science and technology, health systems, global peace, and more, aiming to foster sustainable development in recipient nations. Applicants can explore master’s degree programs across participating UK universities and benefit from networking opportunities within the Commonwealth alumni network.
The scholarships last for one year, and applicants can apply for multiple courses but can only accept one scholarship offer. These scholarships serve as pathways to academic and career success, promoting equity and inclusion for underprivileged communities. Eligible students, particularly from countries like Pakistan, are encouraged to apply to harness their potential as future leaders contributing to global progress.
Applicants are invited to apply for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships UK 2024, a fully-funded scholarship for international students from Commonwealth countries to pursue a 2-year Master’s Degree Program. This scholarship is sponsored by the UK Government in partnership with UK universities, and there is no application fee.
Overview of Commonwealth Shared Scholarships UK:
- Duration: 2 years
- Commonwealth Scholars: 27,800
- Scholarship Offering: 700+ scholarships and fellowships annually
- Funded by: UK Government and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
Financial Benefits:
- Full Tuition Fee
- Monthly Stipend: £1,110 Per Month or £1,362 Per Month
- Economy class air ticket: from your home country to the United Kingdom
- Study tours: Free in other countries or inside the UK
- Research Support Grant: Only for researchers
- Warm apparel allowance: Where applicable
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Themes:
- Science & Technology for Development
- Strengthening Health Systems and Capacity
- Strengthening Global Peace, Security, and Governance
- Strengthening Resilience and Response to Crises
- Access, Inclusion & Opportunity
- Promoting Global Prosperity
Available Courses:
For a full list of eligible courses, visit the CSC website.
Eligible Countries:
Citizens from the following Commonwealth countries are eligible: Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country (or hold refugee status in the Commonwealth)
- Available to start academic studies in the UK or remotely by the start of September 2022
- Permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
- Must hold a bachelor’s degree at the time of applying
- No age restrictions
- Not studied before in other European countries
Application Process:
- List all undergraduate and postgraduate university qualifications obtained
- List up to 10 publications and prizes
- Provide details of employment history and its relevance to the proposed Scholarship
- Provide a statement on the relevance of previous work experience to the proposed Scholarship
- List names and positions of three referees qualified to comment on the candidate’s capacity to benefit from the Scholarship and deliver development impact
- Provide a Development Impact statement in 4 parts.
The Development Impact statement should explain:
- How the proposed Scholarship relates to global, national, and local development issues
- How the candidate intends to apply new skills and qualifications after returning home
- Expected changes in development terms following the Scholarship
- How the impact of the candidate’s work could be best measured
- Provide a personal statement summarizing the candidate’s background and contributions, engagement in voluntary activities, and leadership opportunities
Selection Criteria:
Applications will be considered based on:
- Academic merit
- Quality of the plan of study
- Potential impact of the study on the development of the candidate’s home country
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Participating Universities:
- Aberystwyth University
- Bangor University
- Bournemouth University
- Brunel University London
- Cranfield University
- Durham University
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- King’s College London
- Liverpool Hope University
- London School of Economics and Political Science
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
- Oxford Brookes University
- Queen’s University Belfast
- Robert Gordon University
- Royal Agricultural University
- Royal Holloway London
- Royal Veterinary College
- School of Advanced Study (Institute of Commonwealth Studies)
- Sheffield Hallam University
- St Mary’s University, Twickenham
- University College London
- University of Aberdeen
- University of Birmingham
- University of Bristol
- University of Cambridge
- University of Central Lancashire
- University of Chester
- University of Derby
- University of Dundee
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Exeter
- University of Glasgow
- University of Hull
- University of Leeds
- University of Leicester
- University of Nottingham
- University of Oxford
- University of Portsmouth
- University of Reading
- University of Southampton
- University of St Andrews
- University of Stirling
- University of Strathclyde
- University of Sussex (Institute of Development Studies)
- University of Warwick
- University of Wolverhampton
- University of Worcester
Deadline to Apply:
The last date to apply for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in the UK 2024 is 13 December 2024.
How to Apply:
Apply online for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2024. The application process is online. Upload the required documents along with the application form. To apply, visit the Official Website of the Commonwealth UK Scholarship.