The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme offers life-changing opportunities for high-quality postgraduate students from Least Developed and middle-income Commonwealth countries. This prestigious scholarship aims to foster sustainable development and leadership by enabling talented individuals to study at approved UK universities. Scholars will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance the development of their home countries upon their return.
- 🎓 Provides training for professionals and academics from Commonwealth countries.
- 🌍 Supports sustainable development and leadership.
- 📚 Covers tuition fees, living stipends, and travel grants.
- 🌟 Aims to enhance international partnerships and collaboration.
- 💼 Focuses on high-impact fields like engineering, science, and humanities.
- ✈️ Includes airfare, warm clothing, and thesis grants.
- 🏫 Administered through UK universities with approved Master’s courses.
Designation
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship (Master’s Programme)
Table of Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Purpose | To train skilled professionals and academics in various fields for development needs of Commonwealth countries. |
| Award Duration | Normally 12 months |
| Application Deadline | 16:00 GMT on Thursday, 18 December 2024 |
| Rewards | – Approved airfare to/from the UK |
| – Approved tuition fees | |
| – Monthly stipend (£1,347-£1,652) | |
| – Warm clothing allowance | |
| – Thesis grant | |
| – Study travel grant | |
| – Contribution towards TB test | |
| – Child allowance for qualifying families |
Research Area
Eligible fields of study include but are not limited to:
- Tourism
- Accounting
- Aerospace Engineering
- Agricultural Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business and Economics
- Environmental Science
- Health Sciences
- Public Policy
- Sustainable Development
Location
Various participating universities across the United Kingdom.
Eligibility/Qualification
- High-quality postgraduate students from Least Developed and middle-income Commonwealth countries.
- Must not have studied for a year or more in a high-income country before.
- Candidates must demonstrate potential for sustainable development in their home countries.
Job Description
The scholarship does not entail a specific job description. However, successful applicants are expected to complete a Master’s degree and utilize the acquired knowledge and skills to contribute to the development of their home countries.
How to Apply
- Select an Approved Course: Apply to study an approved Master’s course at a participating UK university.
- University Application: Ensure you meet the university’s admission requirements and secure an offer for your chosen course.
- Online Application: Complete and submit the scholarship application through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s online application system.
- Submit Early: Applications should be submitted as early as possible due to high demand close to the deadline.
Last Date to Apply
16:00 GMT on Thursday, 18 December 2024
Take this opportunity to advance your education and play a role in significant global development initiatives through the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme.
