UK Commonwealth PhD Scholarship: Shall we explore the possibility of a fully-funded scholarship in the United Kingdom?
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides scholarships jointly with UK universities to support world-class research.
Join the Scholars World community on X (Twitter) to explore the world of opportunities!
The Commonwealth Scholarships cover the full fees and travel costs of selected candidates while also providing a £1,652 living stipend per month.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
UK Commonwealth PhD Scholarship Abstract
- Scholarship Host: UK Government
- Destination: United Kingdom
- Category: Scholarships || Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition fees
- £19,824 Living Stipends
- £8,640 Family Allowance
- Airfare Ticket
- Study grant + Clothing Allowance
- Eligibility: Developing Countries
- Deadline: October 15, 2024
Click HERE To receive more daily scholarship updates from Scholars World.
UK Commonwealth PhD Scholarship Details
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are are for applicants from least developed countries and vulnerable states, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university.
Funded by the UK Department for Education (DfE), Commonwealth PhD Scholarships for high-income countries support research that will have impact in a field relating to sustainable development.
The CSC 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
UK Commonwealth PhD Scholarship Benefits
Recipients of the Commonwealth Masters Scholarship can expect the following benefits:
- Approved airfare from the scholar’s home country to the UK and return at the end of the award.
- Full tuition fees covered in partnership with the UK university.
- Monthly stipend of £1,347 (or £1,652 for those in London).
- Clothing allowance (where applicable).
- Study travel grant for academic-related travel.
- Child allowance of £576.61 per month for the first child and £143 per month for subsequent children under 16, if living with the scholar in the UK.
Intended beneficiaries: Commonwealth PhD scholarships are for high-quality graduates who have the potential to undertake world-class research of a developmental nature and to become influential leaders, teachers, or researchers in their home countries.
Explore more scholarship opportunities below.
2025 UK Commonwealth Scholarship Requirements
To be eligible for the postgraduate UK Commonwealth Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- 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 2025.
- By September 2025, 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 be registered for a PhD, or an MPhil leading to a PhD, at a UK university or in their home country before September/October 2025.
- Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
- Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format.
Required Documents for UK Commonwealth Scholarship 2025
While applying for the 2024 UK Commonwealth Scholarship, you will be required to submit the following documents;
- Proof that they are a citizen or have refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country:
- a copy of a valid passport (or national ID card) showing a photograph, date of birth, and country of citizenship.
- Full transcripts detailing all higher education qualifications, including to-date transcripts for any courses currently being studied, with certified translations if not in English.
- References from at least two individuals, in PDF format, signed and on institutional letterhead or an email clearly showing the sender’s details.
- A supporting statement, in PDF format, signed and either on institutional letterhead or an email clearly showing the sender’s details, from a proposed supervisor in the UK from at least one of the institutions named on the application form.
In the application form, applicants are asked to:
- List all undergraduate and postgraduate university qualifications obtained.
- List up to 10 publications and prizes.
- Provide details of employment history and explain how the experience gained supports and is relevant to the programme to be undertaken in the UK.
- List names and positions of three referees who are qualified to comment on both their capacity to benefit from the proposed Scholarship in the UK and their ability to deliver development impact afterwards. One of the referees must be a current employer (if applicable) and at least two references must be included with the application.
- Provide a Development Impact statement in four parts.
How To Apply for UK Commonwealth PhD Scholarship 2025
To apply for the UK Commonwealth PhD Scholarship, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
Applications for the Commonwealth PhD Scholarship to the CSC must be made using the CSC’s online application system.
The CSC is unable to accept any applications or documentation not submitted via the online application system.
Applicants are advised to complete and submit applications as early as possible, as the online application system will be very busy in the days leading up to the application deadline.
After applying to the CSC, applicants must apply to a nominator.
There are three types of nominator invited to participate in the PhD scholarship programme:
- National nominating agencies – this is the main route of application.
- Selected universities/university bodies – which can nominate their own academic staff.
- Selected non-governmental organisations and charitable bodies
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
Deadline: October 15th, 2024
- For more scholarship updates, Click HERE.
- Phone: +234 913 731 7629 (Whatsapp only)
- Email: contact@scholarsworld.ng
- Facebook: facebook.com/ngscholarsworld
- Twitter: twitter.com/ngscholarsworld
- Telegram: t.co/ngscholarsworld
