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  • Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC)

    Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

    About this scholarship

    The CSC's agency-nominated Master’s programme is one of three Master’s programmes offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.
    The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth. By attracting individuals with outstanding talent and identifiable potential from all backgrounds and supporting them to become leaders and innovators on returning to their home countries, the CSC’s work combines sustainable development with the UK national interest and provides opportunities for international partnerships and collaboration.

    Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are for candidates from eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries, to undertake full-time taught Master’s study at a UK university.

    Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

  • Who can apply?

    Who is this opportunity for?
    Located outside of the country of study
    Eligible nationalities
    Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St. Helena, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia
    Age limit at the time of application
    Not specified
    Eligible country of asylum
    Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St. Helena, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia
    Language skills required
    none
    Other eligibility considerations
    This opportunity is only available to new students of this programme
    Language of instruction
    English
    Required status documents
    Refugee certificate, Complementary or temporary /protection status certificate

  • What is included?

    Type of funding
    Full scholarship (See provider website for more detail)
    Application fee?
    No direct charges, but the academic institution may charge separate application fees
    Covered in this program
    Tuition
    Monthly stipend (e.g. food allowance)
    Visa
    Settling in

  • How can I apply?

    Deadline for applications
    No deadline
    How to apply?

    Candidates must apply to one of the CSC's partner nominating agencies as well as to the CSC. Nominating agencies will then put forward candidates to the CSC. The CSC does not accept direct applications for these scholarships.

    Each nominating agency oversees its own selection process and may have additional eligibility criteria. Candidates must check with the nominating agency for their specific advice and rules for applying, and their own eligibility criteria. Nominating agencies may set their own closing date for applications.

    Candidates must complete an application using the CSC’s online application system, in addition to any other application required to be completed by the nominating agency. The CSC is unable to accept any applications that are not submitted via the online application system.

    Agencies will nominate candidates to the CSC by December of the application year.

    Candidates are advised to complete and submit applications as early as possible as the online application system will be very busy in the days leading up to the application deadline.

  • For more details, contact the provider

  • Other details about this scholarship

    Types of visa granted on arrival
    Student visa
    Can my family come with me?
    Not applicable

  • Disclaimer

    The content presented on this site has originated from the third party providers. UNHCR is not responsible for the application process or oversight of the opportunities presented here. Questions on a particular opportunity should be directed to the relevant provider.

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