Call For Applications For The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme [Fully Funded Scholarships] By The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), United Kingdom: Apply By 14th December 2023 (09.30 PM IST)

Call For Applications For The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme [Fully Funded Scholarships] By The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), United Kingdom: Apply By 14th December 2023 (09.30 PM IST)

What Is The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme?

The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship programme is one of three Master’s programmes 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. 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.

Its purpose is To contribute to development needs of Commonwealth countries by providing training for skilled and qualified professionals and academics who would not otherwise have been able to study in the UK.​

What Are The Details Of The Opportunity?

• 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆:
  • By September 2024, hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)
  • Not have studied or worked for more than one (academic) year or more in a high-income country.
• Award duration: Scholarships are made in respect of full-time study only and no other course of study may be undertaken at the same time. normally 12 months. The scholarships are for study in the UK beginning in September/October 2024
• 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 14 December 2023, 9.30 PM IST
• 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲:
  • Approved airfare from the Scholar’s home country to the UK and return at the end of the award
  • Full fees are covered by agreement between the CSC and the UK university
  • Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,347 per month, or £1,652 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area
• Application Process: UK universities bid for scholarships for specific courses with demonstrable development impact and must agree to fund the living cost component of the scholarships. Applications are made via successful universities, which make the initial selection of candidates, who are subsequently approved by the CSC.
  • Applications to the CSC must be made using the CSC’s online application system by CLICK HERE.
  • Applicants must apply to study an approved Master’s course at a participating UK university.
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  • Applicants can apply for more than one course and to more than one university, however they may only accept one offer of a Shared Scholarship. Note these scholarships are only for Master’s courses and not for undergraduate or PhD study.
  • Applicants must also apply and secure admission for the chosen university course in addition to applying for a Shared Scholarship. Please check with the chosen university for their specific advice on when to apply, admission requirements and rules for applying.
  • Applications will be shared with the universities who will nominate their chosen candidates to the CSC in March 2024.
• 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 and put these forward to the CSC. The CSC will then confirm that these candidates meet the eligibility criteria for the programme.
  • Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:
    • Academic merit
    • Quality of research proposal
    • Potential impact on the development of the candidate’s come country
  • Applicants should note the criteria carefully and link their answers in the application form to each point listed.

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