In cooperation with UK universities, the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) offers the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025, an esteemed fully-funded scholarship program. The scholarship supports proficient individuals from developing Commonwealth countries for master's studies in the UK.
Candidates have to be citizens of or have foreign status in a Commonwealth eligible country, possess a first degree with at least an upper second class honors, and establish a strong academic and professional background. The award of scholarship is only for science, technology, engineering, economics, social sciences, and societies. This life-altering opportunity will see the scholar acquiring valuable knowledge, skills, and contacts for networking that will make a difference to justifiable development in the scholars' home countries.
Financial Coverage
- Return Airfare and traveling cost
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly living allowance
- Warm clothing allowance
- Thesis grant
- Excess baggage allowance
- Study travel grants
- Child allowance
- Family allowance
Deadline
December 12,2024
Deadline | Expected Date |
Application opening | October 2024 |
Application closing | December 2024 |
University application deadline | November-December 2024 |
CSC selection process | January-March 2025 |
Scholarship notification | June 2025 |
Scholarship start date | September/October 2025 |
Eligibility
Be a citizen of or have fugitive status in an eligible Commonwealth country
- Must hold anyway an upper second class (2:1) honors degree
- Not have studied or worked in a high-income country for more than one year.
- Not be able to get studies in the UK without this scholarship
- He must meet the English language proficiency necessities of the host university.
UK Universities in CommonWealth Shared Scholarship 2025
- University of Oxford
- University of Cambridge
- Imperial College London
- University College London (UCL)
- University of Edinburgh
University | Tuition Fees (£) | Programs Offered |
University of Oxford
|
28,750 - 34,750 | Environmental Change and Management, Global Governance |
University of Cambridge | 26,448 - 32,448 | Environmental Policy, Public Health |
Imperial College London |
28,300 - 34,300
|
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs |
University College London (UCL) | 26,740 - 32,740 | Development Studies, Education, Health Sciences |
University of Edinburgh | 23,200 - 29,200 | Environmental Science, Economics, Social Sciences |
University of Manchester | 22,000 - 28,000 | Engineering, Business, Development Studies |
University of Nottingham | 21,500 - 27,500 | Sustainable Development, Environmental Management |
University of Bristol | 22,200 - 28,200 | Environmental Science, Economics, Social Sciences |
Benefits
The Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025 provides:
- All tuition fees
- Stipend ( £1,236 a month or £1,488 a month for students at universities in the London metropolitan area)
- Warm clothing allowance: £663
- Thesis grant: £573
- Study travel grant: £233
- Excess baggage allowance: £222
Fields of Study
- Science and Technology
- Engineering
- Environmental Science and Management
- Economics
- Social Sciences
How to Apply
- Eligibility and Courses can be checked
- Online application through CSC's online application system
- Submit required documents: academic transcripts, references, and certificates of English language proficiency
- Be admitted to a participating UK university
- Thorough research on the eligible courses/Universities
- Accurate and Complete Submission of Applications
- Strong Academic and Professional Background
- Impact and Potential Regarding Development
- Application fees (varies by university)
- English language proficiency test fees (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL)
- Travel and living expenses
Q:How long will the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025 last?
A: A scholarship usually runs for a single year.
Q: Can I apply simultaneously to a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship and several other scholarships?
A: Yes. But report the second scholarship to the CSC.
Q: Do Commonwealth Shared Scholarships cover studies at undergraduate levels?
A: No, these scholarships are only available for master's studies.