The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme 2025-2026 provides an exceptional opportunity for talented individuals from eligible Commonwealth countries to pursue a fully funded Master’s degree in the UK. Designed by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), the programme aims to empower future leaders committed to driving sustainable development and fostering innovation in their home countries.

Benefits of the Scholarship

Selected scholars will enjoy comprehensive financial support, including:

• Travel Costs: Fully paid airfare from the scholar’s home country to the UK and a return ticket at the end of the programme.
• Tuition Fees: Full coverage of tuition fees, as agreed between the CSC and the host UK university.
• Monthly Living Stipend: £1,378 per month, or £1,690 for scholars residing in the London metropolitan area.
• Additional Support:
  • Warm clothing allowance (if applicable).
  • Thesis grant to support dissertation preparation.
  • Study travel grant for academic-related travel.
  • Contribution towards mandatory tuberculosis (TB) test costs for the visa application.
• Childcare Support:
  • £590 per month for the first child.
  • £146 per month for the second and third children under 16, applicable if the scholar is a single parent, widowed, or divorced, with children living with them in the UK.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme, applicants must:

• Be a citizen or have refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country.
• Permanently reside in an eligible Commonwealth country.
• Be available to commence studies in the UK by September 2025.
• Possess a first degree with at least upper second-class (2:1) honours or a lower second-class degree coupled with a relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Not have studied or worked in a high-income country for over one academic year.
• Demonstrate financial need, proving they cannot afford to study in the UK without the scholarship.
• Submit all required documents in the specified format.

Selection Criteria

Applications are evaluated on the following criteria:

1. Academic Excellence: Outstanding academic performance and credentials.
2. Research Proposal Quality: Feasibility, innovation, and alignment with developmental goals.
3. Developmental Impact: The applicant’s potential contribution to sustainable development in their home country.

How to Apply

Applications for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme 2025-2026 are now open.

• Deadline: Thursday, 12 December 2024, at 16:00 GMT.
• Application Portal: Visit the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Application Portal.
• Additional Information: For detailed eligibility guidelines and FAQs, visit the official Commonwealth Shared Scholarships webpage.

Why Apply?

The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme offers a transformative chance to acquire a world-class education while directly contributing to the socio-economic development of your home country. Take the first step toward this life-changing opportunity by applying today!

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