Unlock a World-Class Education with the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2025-2026: Apply Now for a Fully-Funded Master’s in the UK
The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme for 2025-2026 is now open, offering a fully-funded opportunity for students from eligible Commonwealth countries to pursue a Master’s degree in the United Kingdom. This prestigious scholarship is designed to empower talented individuals to become the future leaders and innovators of tomorrow.
What’s Included in the Scholarship?
The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme covers everything you need to study in the UK, including:
- Airfare: Approved round-trip flights from your home country to the UK.
- Full Tuition Fees: Covered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) and the UK university.
- Living Allowance: £1,378 per month (or £1,690 if you study in London).
- Warm Clothing Allowance (if applicable).
- Thesis Grant: Financial support for your dissertation or thesis.
- Study Travel Grant: For study-related travel within or outside the UK.
- TB Test Contribution: Help with costs for the mandatory tuberculosis (TB) test required for UK visa applications.
- Child Allowance: £590 per month for the first child, and £146 per month for the second and third child under 16 if you’re a single parent, widow, or divorced.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
- Citizenship/Residency: Be a citizen or hold refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country and reside permanently there.
- Academic Background: Have a first degree with at least upper second-class (2:1) honours, or a lower second-class degree with a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Financial Need: You must be unable to afford to study in the UK without the scholarship.
- Experience: You should not have studied or worked in a high-income country for more than one academic year.
- Availability: Be ready to start your studies in the UK by September 2025.
How Are Scholars Selected?
The selection process is highly competitive and focuses on the following:
- Academic Excellence: Your academic qualifications and achievements.
- Research Proposal: The quality and relevance of your proposed research.
- Potential Impact: The contribution your studies will make to your home country’s development.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: Thursday, 12 December 2024, at 16:00 GMT.
- To apply, visit the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Application Portal
This scholarship is an incredible chance to gain a world-class education and contribute to sustainable development in your home country. Don’t miss out on this life-changing opportunity to study in one of the best educational systems in the world.
For more details, including how to apply, visit the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships webpage.
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