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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474 comments
I have just gone through my first year master’s program in special education. I graduated with second class upper division. I am a Cameroonian studying at the University of Buea in Cameroon.I humbly plead that you grant me this scholarship to enable me complete the second year. The normal tuition fee for each student has been multiplied by nine (9) for special education students making it difficult for me to afford it.
Please l have just completed my first degree in mechanical engineering technology education at the university of education, winneba (kumasi campus) but will graduate in may 2016.
I wish to be given the opportunity to do my masters in this programme.
Am l eligible? Please help me out.
please, i completed University for Development Studies with B.A in Integrated Development Studies with Social and Development Administration option. i graduated with second class with GPA 3.01. I love to further my education on UK Commonwealth masters scholarship kindly give me a helping hand as to the courses available for me. thank you.
I am so thankful to our lord and am praying so hard so that i prosper in my endavours.
I hold Bsc. public Health (Management) second class upper from a reputable university in Ghana and wants to further in uk next year 2016 please help me with more advise.
please, i am a graduate of physical and health education from university of I lorin and i inte nd to have master in psychology of sports please, kindly assist.
Comment:Greetings! i am a graduate of science laboratory technology form the university of Nigeria nsukka, enugu state. Through the national institute of science laboratory technology. I made an upper credit In microbiology virology option. I would immensely appreciate any help which would make me actualise my dream of doing my masters abroad. thanks . waiting in anticipation of favorable reply.
I finished my HND in Computer science from Kwara State polytechnic, Ilorin with Lower Credit. How can I go about i?
I have an MSc. in parasitology and want to apply for a PHD, how do I go about it?
Please i have HND in marketing lower credit, finished from river state polythecnics and a post graduate degree in customer relation management. Wish to do my master’s, can i apply for this scholarship?
I am presently doing a certificate program in LSHTM to round up next year . Am I eligible to apply for MSc scholarship sir?
Heaven on Earth. I hold Masters Degree in Animal Science and interested in PHD programme, please kindly guide me.
I have a bachelor’s degree in physics and would like to apply for this scholarship for my masters degree. Kindly assist me with the necessary information on how to apply for the scholarship. Thanks!
I have a bachelor’s degree in Physics and I would like to apply for this scholarship for my masters degree. Kindly assist me with the necessary information on how to apply for the scholarship. Thanks sir/madam!
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I acquire a Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc (Ed)) in Human Kinetics and Health Education (Kinetics Option) from University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Having the required second class upper division as requested, am urged to apply for this scholarship for my Masters degree. I need your kind assistance on how to rightly apply for the scholarship. thanking you Sir/Madam in anticipation of your kind response.
i have my bachelor degree information system and management i would like to applying for this scholarship for my masters thank you sir or Madan
I have Bachelors degree in Pharmacy from the University of Sierra Leone. This is a good opportunity for me to pursue my Masters degree. Please help.
Thank God,I have completed my advanced diploma from the Institute of Commercial Management from(U K)A citizen of Ghana,I look forward for the opportunity to further my education .I did Business Administration.Hope to hear from you soon.
I am a B.A Business Studies(Banking and Finance) degree holder of Wisconsin International University College who graduated with a second class upper. I would like to advance in my education with a Master degree in Finance. How do I enroll,please?
I have a B.Sc. In Accounting and a PGD in Customer Relationship Management, How do i enroll for this scholarship please?
I have a bachelor degree in sociology, I will like to do my masters in social work.
I have completed my undergraduate programme from university of education winneba and currently hold B.Sc.Mechanical Technology. I will like to know how to assess scholarship in order to purse master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Thank you.
I have a second class upper in Education Chemistry from university of Nigeria Nsukka. I really wish to further my studies(Ms.c) abroad, I pray that you help me to actualise my dreams. Thanks!!!!
I have degree in Bachelor of Education in Health, Physical Education Recreation and Sports second degree honours. I would be grateful to have a master’s programme through your outfit. Thanks. 0242109104
have been trying to register but i cant find anylink that shows online registration for this commonwealth scholarship..please kindly assist with a link that will help me register through the federal scholarship board of nigeria
Please I would like to apply for the scholarship. Kindly help me out with the link. thamk you.
I hold a masters degree in Plant Pathology and want to enroll for Ph.D. Please would you give me a guide on how to apply for this scholarship?
Good day Sir, I am a graduate of National Open University of Nigeria. I graduated with a second class lower division, and I will love to pursue my masters degree in mass communication. Thanks in anticipation.
Comment:I have a degree in Basic Education with second class honours from the University of Education Winneba.Please help me
to get this scholarship.Thank you.
Please I have finished University of Ghana, singled majored in economics with second class please how can I apply
I have a first degree in nursing and wish to have my 2nd degree in nursing.Thank you
Comment: I am a graduate from A.B.U Zaria, nigeria with B.sc (ed) in Social Studies Education with 2nd class division. I will use opportunity to apply for the Scholarship on my masters degree to study Guidance & Councelling or International Relation. Thank you from kano nigeria.
Am a graduate of the university of Benin with a bachelor of science degree in Health Education. Am also certified in HSE and project management. I would want to obtain a master in Public Health Education. Please help!
HND Electrical and Telecommunication, can i apply ?
I am master degree holder in Computing System- MCS (university of Ibadan). I will like to apply for a master degree in Networking (purely). Kindly help. Thanks.
Comment:HND in survey and geo informatics from federal polytecnic damaturu, can i apply?
I HAD HND IN MANAGEMENT AND I JUST FINISHED DEGREE FROM UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST WAITING FOR RESULT, CAN I APPLY
Comment:
This is a great and good opportunity for us, Thanks Commonwealth for your advancement.
l am a graduate from Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Esut) and with a second class Lower in Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. I wish to be give a place to further my career “Masters in Marketing in the UK. l pray that you help me actualise my dreams. kindly assist me with the necessary Information on how to apply for the scholarship.
Thanks Sir/Madam!!
Comment: I am the best graduating student industrial technical education 2012/2013 academic session university of Benin… I wish to study abroad… Please I need your help…
Thanks for your favourable reply.
Julius
pls i have first degree in project management.Am frm Ghana and i want to apply Msc Project management.how do i go abt it.thanks
I have a degree in political science and minor development studies. would like to study internationa relations and conflict management.
Comment:l have a Bsc.in public health from Catholic university and I would like to know how I can benefit from this package to enable me pursue a Masters of public health.
I have Bachelors degree in Nursing and midwifery with a credit. i would like to study masters in public health
I got a bachelor of science degree in geology i will like to further my eeducation by doing masters in mining engineering
I have a Bsc. Accounting- Education degree from University of Education,Winnerba in Ghana and would like to further my education in UK. please how do i apply?
I hold a BSc. Hons . Degree in Agricultural Extension from the University of Sierra Leone and I would like to further my education in the UK. Please guide me to apply.
I want to study for a masters degree, how will I go about that?
Thanks.
Thank you very much for this opportunity.Iam a final year student from the university of Buea awaiting graduation in December.Please can i apply with my transcript because if i am waiting my certificate,i will miss this golden opportunity?
Kudos to you guys for the great work! Am a graduate of chemical engineering, want to apply. Kindly simplify the application procedure for me.