Study-In-UK: Commonwealth Scholarships For International Student
About Commonwealth Scholarship
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for candidates from high-income Commonwealth countries, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university.
Commonwealth PhD scholarships are for high-quality graduates who have the potential to undertake world-class research of a developmental nature and to become influential leaders, teachers, or researchers in their home countries.
Eligibility for Scholarship
- Candidate must be a common wealth member.
- Candidate must live two years in a common wealth country prior to the date of Application submission.
- Candidate must hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree.
- Candidate must have Full transcripts detailing all higher education qualifications, including to-date transcripts for any courses currently being studied, with certified translations if not in English.
- Candidate must have proof in form of a valid passport or national ID card) showing a photograph, date of birth, and country of citizenship.
Benefits of Scholarship
- Full fees are covered by agreement between the CSC and the UK university, and scholars are not liable to pay for any part of the tuition fee.
- Approved airfare from the candidate’s home country to the UK.
- Stipend(living allowance) at the rate of £1,347 per month, or £1,652 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at current levels).
How to Apply
Applications must be completed using the CSC’s online application system.
Visit: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-phd-scholarships-for-high-income-countries/
Deadline
The deadline for submitting an application including all documentation is 16:00 BST (15:00 GMT) on 1 September 2023. The scholarships will need to be taken up in January/February 2024.
