Commonwealth Scholarships

In continuation with UK’s commitment to the Commonwealth countries, every year 800 students are given a chance to undertake postgraduate studies at universities in the UK. The Commonwealth Scholarships are awarded to talented individuals with the potential to make a positive impact on the global stage. The Commonwealth Scholarships scheme is awarded to students belonging to the Commonwealth nations who would otherwise not be able to afford postgraduate studies in the UK. The scheme helps to support future innovators and leaders, by funding postgraduate studies in a range of different study formats.   In India, The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship programme is managed by the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission (CSC), The British Council, India, the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India.   Who can apply to the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship? To be eligible to apply to the Commonwealth Scholarship, Candidates must be a citizen or permanent resident of a Commonwealth country Candidates must have an undergraduate honours degree of at least upper second class The scholarships are open for students who are unable to afford to study in the UK without the scholarship   Candidates should note that there is no restriction on the course of study but the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission gives priority to applicants whose studies are most relevant to their development criteria. Most scholarships are fully funded, which means that, as well as covering tuition fees, the scholar will also receive their airfare to and from the UK, and a living allowance to support them while they are here. Candidates can check out more about the Commonwealth Scholarship on their official website here: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/apply/

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 academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September By September 2023, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a second class degree (2:2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)*. The CSC would not normally fund a second UK Master’s degree. If you are applying for a second UK Master’s degree, you will need to provide justification as to why you wish to undertake this study Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format

Each scholarship provides: Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor the cost of journeys made before your award is confirmed) Approved tuition fees: full fees are covered by 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) Warm clothing allowance, where applicable Thesis grant towards the cost of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where applicable Study travel grant towards the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas If you share that you have a disability, a full assessment of your needs and eligibility for additional financial support will be offered by the CSC

This scholarship needs a separate external application.