COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS

Training & Career Development

International scholarships are financial awards provided to students from one country to study in another. They can cover tuition,living expenses, and other costs.
Applicants generally need to demonstrate strong academic records, leadership qualities, and a well-defined project or study plan. Each country has its own application process and eligibility criteria.
Here is one of the well-known options:

The Commonwealth Scholarship is a prestigious program funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the UK. It offers financial support to students from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK. The scholarships cover tuition fees, airfare, and provide a living allowance.
Commonwealth Scholarships are for students from the Commonwealth who can’t afford UK study. They fund various postgraduate studies, supporting future leaders and innovators.

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Depending on which scholarship you are applying for, you may need to apply through a National Nominating Agency, a university, or a Non-Governmental Organisation.

To find out how to apply for each of the scholarships, please visit the CSC apply page.

There are various types of scholarships available, including those for postgraduate study, doctoral research, and distance learning. Eligibility criteria, application processes, and specific requirements vary depending on the type of scholarship and the applicant’s home country. If you have specific questions about eligibility or the application process, I can help with more detailed information.

REQUIREMENTS

To apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship, you must be a citizen or permanent resident of a Commonwealth country. You will still be eligible if you are a refugee or a British-protected person.

You need to have an undergraduate honours degree of at least upper second class (2:1). If you wish to study a PhD, you will need an appropriate master’s degree too.

The eligibility criteria for each type of scholarship and fellowship vary. More information is available on the CSC website

To begin your online application, you’ll need a scanned copy of your passport, your academic transcript, your existing university degree certificate, two references and, if you have one, your admission letter.

Finally, you must be unable to afford to study in the UK without a scholarship.