The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides these scholarships jointly with UK universities to support world-class research. Funded by the UK Department for Education (DfE) these 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 country.
This scholarship is for full time PhD study starting in September or October 2024.
It covers:
- your tuition fees
- return travel costs
- a monthly stipend
- an allowances package
Candidates will be chosen based on:
- their potential to impact the development of their home country
- academic merit
- the quality of research proposal
Eligibility
You must:
- be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible commonwealth country and live there permanently
- be available to start your academic studies by September or October 2024
- be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship
- provide all supporting documentation in the required format
By the start of our proposed scholarship, you must also hold either a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard or a second class degree (2:2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a master’s degree).
Eligible courses
This scholarship is for study across a range of subject areas. It is offered to students whose studies fall under one of these themes:
- science and technology for development
- strengthening health systems and capacity
- promoting innovation and entrepreneurship
- strengthening global peace, security and governance
- strengthening resilience and response to crises
- access, inclusion and opportunity
Eligible countries
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei Darussalam
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Cyprus
- Falkland Islands
- Gibraltar
- Malta
- New Zealand
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- St Kitts and Nevis
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
Deadline for applying
27 February 2024 at 16:00 UK time.
How to apply
1. Complete an application using the CSC’s online application system.
2. Apply for your PhD programme at 网络彩票APP下载_澳客彩票网-官方游戏,, stating that you wish to be considered for Commonwealth Scholarship funding.
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission provides more information on this scholarship.