The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) announced the opening of the agency-nominated Commonwealth Masters Scholarship program for the 2025 academic year. This prestigious scholarship offers full financial support for both master’s and Ph.D. candidates, including a living allowance, family accommodation, research stipends, visa fees, and airfare for the successful applicants and their families. The program is highly competitive, and many applicants have been seeking clarity on the nomination and application process.
Benefits:
The Commonwealth UK Scholarship offers comprehensive support for international students, covering full tuition fees, monthly stipends for living expenses, and funding for research. In addition, scholars can bring their families, with provisions for family accommodation. Travel costs, including return airfare for the scholar and their dependents, are also fully covered, ensuring that scholars can focus entirely on their studies without financial worry.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the Commonwealth UK Scholarship, applicants must meet several important criteria. Candidates must be citizens of an eligible Commonwealth country, have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or hold British Protected Person status. Additionally, they must be permanent residents in one of the eligible Commonwealth nations and be ready to start academic studies in the UK by September 2025. Academic qualifications are also essential; applicants must hold a first degree of at least upper second-class honors (2:1) or, in some cases, a second-class degree (2:2) with a relevant postgraduate qualification, such as a Master’s degree.
Application process:
The application process for the Commonwealth UK Scholarship involves two key steps. First, applicants must submit an application directly through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s online portal. Secondly, they must apply through their country’s nominating agency, which may have its own set of eligibility criteria and deadlines. Candidates should ensure they meet both the CSC’s and the nominating agency’s requirements. Importantly, the CSC will not accept any applications submitted outside its online system, making it crucial to follow this process diligently.
Application deadline: December 2024.
