Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme 2023/2024 for Masters Study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme 2023/2024 for Masters study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

Applications are invited from students from commonwealth nations and refugees for the 2023/2024 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme. Interested candidates should submit their application for a chance to study in the United Kingdom under a full time fully funded scholarship.

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About the Scholarship

The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship program is one of three Master’s programs 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.

Scholarship Purpose

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), the scholarship is aimed at enabling talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development and is targeted at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

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Intended beneficiaries:

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

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply for these scholarships, candidates must:

• Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
• Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
• Be available to start their academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2023
• By September 2023, hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honors standard, or a lower second-class degree (2:2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)
• Not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a high-income country
• Be unable to afford to study in a UK university without this Scholarship
• Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format

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Benefits of the Scholarship

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are jointly funded by the CSC and participating UK universities.

Each scholarship provides:

• Approved airfare from the Scholar’s home country to the UK and return at the end of their Scholarship (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor the cost of journeys made before the award is confirmed) – funded by the CSC
• Approved tuition fees: full fees are covered by an agreement between the CSC and the UK university, and Scholars are not liable to pay for any part of the tuition fee
• Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,236 per month, or £1,516 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at current levels) – paid and funded by the university
• Warm clothing allowance, where applicable – paid and funded by the university
• Thesis grant towards the cost of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where applicable – claimed from and paid by the university; funded by the CSC
• Study travel grant towards the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas – claimed from and paid by the university; funded by the CSC
• Contribution towards the cost of mandatory tuberculosis (TB) test, where required for a visa application (receipts must be supplied) – claimed from and paid by the university; funded by the CSC
• If Scholars have children and are widowed, divorced, or single parents, a child allowance of £529 per month for the first child, and £131 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if Scholars are accompanied by their children and they are living with them at the same address in the UK (rates quoted at current levels)
• If Scholars share that they have a disability, a full assessment of their needs and eligibility for additional financial support will be offered by the CSC.

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Selection Process

Each participating UK University will conduct its own recruitment process to select a specified number of candidates to be awarded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships. Universities must put forward their selected candidates to the CSC in March 2023. The CSC will then confirm that these candidates meet the eligibility criteria for this program. Universities will inform candidates of their results by July 2023.

Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:

• Academic merit of the candidate
• Quality of the plan of study
• Potential impact on the development of the candidate’s home country

Tenure and Placements

• Scholarships are tenable for any approved course offered by a participating UK university. Scholars are to obtain one degree; funding will not be extended to enable candidates to complete a qualification in addition to or higher than the one for which the selection was made.
• Shared Scholarships are for full-time study only and no other course of study may be undertaken at the same time.

How to Apply for Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme 2023

Interested and eligible candidates should submit their application forms online via the commonwealth shared scholarship application portal here before the stipulated deadline.

Application Deadline

The deadline to apply for this scholarship is 13 December 2022 at 16:00 GMT.

Note

• Candidates must apply and secure admission to study an approved Master’s course at a participating UK university in addition to applying for a
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship via the CSC’s online application system.
• View full list of approved courses
• View details of all participating UK universities

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