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  • Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC)

    Commonwealth PhD Scholarships

    About

    Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for candidates from least developed countries and fragile States in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university.

    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.

    Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Commonwealth PhD scholarships contribute to the development needs of Commonwealth countries by supporting research that will have a developmental impact. They also enhance individual teaching and research capacity leading to increase institutional capacity in academic and other sectors in Commonwealth countries, and will contribute to UK higher education and research by attracting high-calibre international candidates and encouraging links and collaboration, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

    Commonwealth PhD 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 countries.

    These scholarships are offered under the six CSC Development themes.

  • Details at a glance

    United Kingdom
    All fields of study
    No deadline has been announced
    Doctoral or PhD
    Full scholarship for the full period of studies
    70
    There is no age limit
    0.00 USD
    In-person programme delivery

  • Requirements

    Targeted nationalities
    Bangladesh, Cameroon, Gambia, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Tanzania, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Zambia
    Targeted Country of Asylum
    Bangladesh, Cameroon, Gambia, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Tanzania, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Zambia
    Accepted status documentation
    Refugee certificate
    Language of Instruction
    English
    Language Proficiency Level
    Not applicable
    Which certificate do you require to prove the required language proficiency?
    none

  • More details about this opportunity

    • Opportunity timing
      Recurring annual opportunity
    • Duration of support provided
      Other
    • What is covered in this program
      Tuition
      Monthly stipend (e.g. food allowance)
      Visa
    • Type(s) of visa/residency permit granted upon arrival
      Student visa
    • Is the student allowed to work while studying?
      As per visa restrictions
    • Can the nuclear family accompany or join the main applicant?
      Yes
    • Who is responsible for the cost of the family members?
      Scholars may be eligible for family allowance - see website for further details
    • Are there options to stay after graduation?
      Other Commonwealth Scholars must return home following the end of their studies
    • How to apply?

      Candidates must apply to one of the below 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 2022.

      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.

    • Application fee
      No direct charges, but the academic institution may charge separate application fees
    • Application period
      Specific date (annual opportunity)
    • Opportunity annual timing
      October
    • Release of the selection decision
      June

  • For further questions contact the scholarship provider

  • 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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