Commonwealth Scholarships 2024-2025 | Study in UK

Calling all ambitious minds from Commonwealth nations! The doors are wide open for applications to the coveted Fully Funded Commonwealth Scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year, hosted by esteemed UK universities. These scholarships are proudly backed by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office. Delve into this article to discover a treasure trove of details on the Commonwealth Scholarships program, including eligibility criteria and a list of universities eagerly awaiting your arrival.

What are Commonwealth Scholarships?

The Commonwealth Scholarships scheme is aimed at students from across the Commonwealth who would not otherwise be able to afford to study in the UK. By funding postgraduate studies in a range of different study formats, the scheme helps to support future innovators and leaders.

This historic award is the UK’s primary scholarship scheme focused on supporting British international development goals. It is designed to attract outstanding talent to UK universities whilst also supporting sustainable development overseas.

About Commonwealth Scholarships 2024-2025 in UK Universities 

Aspect	Details
Country	United Kingdom (UK)
Eligible Countries	Commonwealth Countries
Cost	Fully Funded
Course Level	Masters, PhD

Eligibility requirements for the Commonwealth Scholarship for 2024 :

1. Citizenship/Refugee Status: Applicants must be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country.
2. Residency: Applicants must be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
3. Start Date for Studies: Applicants must be available to commence academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2024.
4. Educational Background: By September 2024, applicants must hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree).
5. Limitation on Study/Work in High-Income Countries: Applicants must not have studied or worked for more than one academic year or more in a high-income country.
6. Financial Need: Applicants must demonstrate that they are unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
7. Supporting Documentation: Applicants must provide all required supporting documentation in the specified format.

Scholarship Benefits

• Complete coverage of tuition fees.
• It provides approved a stipend of £1,347 per month, or £1,652 per month.
• Airfare tickets from your home country to the UK.
• A generous stipend for living expenses.
• An additional allowance for warm clothing.
• Funding support for your thesis or research.
• Grants to facilitate study-related travel.

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Types of Commonwealth Scholarships

1. Commonwealth Ph.D. Scholarships (for least developed countries and fragile states)
2. Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships (for low and middle-income countries)
3. Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
4. Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
5. Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
6. Commonwealth Ph.D. Scholarships (for high-income countries)
7. Commonwealth Professional Fellowships

Commonwealth Universities in the UK

• Aberystwyth University
• Aston University
• Bangor University
• Bishop Grosseteste University
• Bath Spa University
• Birkbeck, University of London
• Bournemouth University
• Brunel University London
• Cardiff University
• City, University of London
• Coventry University
• Cranfield University
• De Montfort University
• Durham University
• Edinburgh Napier University
• Glasgow Caledonian University
• Goldsmiths, University of London
• Harper Adams University
• Heriot-Watt University
• Imperial College London
• Keele University
• King’s College London
• Kingston University
• Lancaster University
• Leeds Beckett University
• Liverpool Hope University
• Liverpool John Moores University
• Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
• London School of Economics and Political Science
• London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
• London South Bank University
• Loughborough University
• Manchester Metropolitan University
• Newcastle University
• Northumbria University
• Nottingham Trent University
• Open University
• Oxford Brookes University
• Plymouth University
• Queen Mary, University of London
• Queen’s University Belfast
• Robert Gordon University
• Royal Agricultural University
• Royal Holloway, University of London
• Royal Veterinary College
• Sheffield Hallam University
• SOAS, University of London
• St George’s, University of London
• Swansea University
• Teesside University
• Ulster University
• University College London
• University of Aberdeen
• University of Bath
• University of Birmingham
• University of Bradford
• University of Brighton
• University of Bristol
• University of Cambridge
• University of Central Lancashire
• University of Chester
• University of Dundee
• University of East Anglia
• University of Edinburgh
• University of Essex
• University of Exeter
• University of Glasgow
• University of Greenwich
• University of Hertfordshire
• University of Huddersfield
• University of Hull
• University of Kent
• University of Leeds
• University of Leicester
• University of Lincoln
• University of Liverpool
• University of Manchester
• University of Northampton
• University of Nottingham
• University of Oxford
• University of Portsmouth
• University of Reading
• University of Roehampton
• University of St Andrews
• University of Salford
• University of Sheffield
• University of Southampton
• University of Stirling
• University of Strathclyde
• University of Surrey
• University of Sussex
• The University of the West of England
• University of Warwick
• University of Westminster
• University of West London
• The University of the West of Scotland
• University of Wolverhampton
• University of Worcester
• University of York

Countries

There are 56 countries in the Commonwealth

How to Apply!

1. Open Application Period: Ensure you submit your application by the deadline at 16:00 GMT on Thursday, 14 December 2023, for UK study starting in September/October 2024. The application period is currently open.
2. Online Application System: Utilize the CSC’s online application system exclusively for submitting your application. The CSC cannot accept any applications or documentation outside of this system.
3. Apply Early: Due to high demand, it is recommended to complete and submit your application as early as possible. The online application system experiences increased activity leading up to the deadline.
4. Select Approved Master’s Course: Choose and apply for an approved Master’s course at a participating UK university. You can view the full list of approved courses on the official website.
5. Explore Universities: Research and view details of all participating UK universities. While you can apply for more than one course and to more than one university, you can only accept one offer of a Shared Scholarship. Note that these scholarships are specifically for Master’s courses.
6. Admission Application: Apart from applying for the Shared Scholarship, you must also apply and secure admission for your chosen university course. Refer to the chosen university’s guidelines for application timelines, admission requirements, and application rules.
7. Nomination Process: After applications close, universities will nominate their chosen candidates to the CSC in March 2024. Ensure you follow the university’s specific advice during the admission process.

Official Website

Commonwealth Scholarships Alumni Associations

To date, over 27,800 people have taken up Commonwealth Scholarships since the first group of 175 Scholars arrived in the UK in 1960. Our alumni include Prime Ministers and cabinet ministers, Nobel Prize winners, academics, diplomats, writers, and leaders in major NGOs and businesses.

You are a Commonwealth Scholar for life and we hope that you will stay involved as an active alumnus. Through our alumni network, you will have the opportunity to build contacts with a diverse range of scholars in your home country and across the Commonwealth which will support your work and development goals.

Membership to the CSC Alumni Network is free and comes with numerous benefits including regular issues of the CSC newsletter, access to online professional networks and opportunities to attend alumni networking events in your home country. Each alumni association is different, from the types of events they organize to their membership requirements. View a list of current alumni associations and contact information

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Make sure to follow the instructions carefully and submit your application on time. Good luck!

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