Are you an international student from a developing country aspiring to pursue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom?
The UK Government is pleased to announce the commencement of applications for the 2025 edition of its fully funded Masters Scholarships.
This scholarship covers full tuition fees, travel expenses to and from the UK, and a generous living stipend of £19,824 per annum.
Additionally, Commonwealth scholars may receive a clothing allowance, study and research travel grants, and a family allowance of £8,640 for scholars with children and dependents.
Find more details about the scholarship, its requirements, and application procedure in this post
UK Commonwealth Masters 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
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Commonwealth Masters Scholarship Details
The agency-nominated Commonwealth Masters Scholarship programme, one of the three scholarships offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission is NOW available for interested applicants.
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK Government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives.
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.
By attracting individuals with outstanding talent and identifiable potential from all backgrounds and supporting them to become leaders and innovators upon returning to their home countries.
Commonwealth Masters Scholarship Requirements
To be eligible for this UK Commonwealth Masters Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen of or have refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country or be a British Protected Person.
- Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Be available to commence academic studies in the UK by September 2024.
- Hold a first-degree equivalent to at least an upper second-class (2:1) honors standard by September 2024. If applying for a second Master’s degree, applicants must justify their choice.
- Demonstrate financial need and inability to study in the UK without this scholarship.
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Additional Considerations
- Disabled applicants with potential for international development contribution may be nominated through the Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum.
- There is no age limit for CSC applications; however, applicants should confirm with their employers regarding leave entitlement and age restrictions, if any.
Commonwealth Masters Scholarship Benefits and Timeline
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.
Required Documents for the Commonwealth Masters Scholarship
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Application Form
- Proof of citizenship or refugee status
- Full transcripts of all higher education qualifications
- References from at least two individuals
- Development Impact statement
Ensure that all documentation is submitted in the required format.
How To Apply for UK Commonwealth Masters Scholarship 2025
To apply for the Commonwealth Masters Scholarship, candidates must use the CSC’s online application system, as no other forms of submission are accepted.
Early submission is advised due to anticipated high demand in the days leading up to the deadline.
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