Commonwealth PhD Scholarships for high income countries

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.