Unlock life-changing opportunities with the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship programme for the 2025 academic year. This prestigious Master’s programme, jointly funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) and participating UK universities, aims to foster sustainable development and leadership in Commonwealth countries.
- 🌍 The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship programme offers Master’s programmes to foster sustainable development and leadership in Commonwealth countries.
- 🎓 Operates under the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP), supporting skilled professionals from diverse backgrounds.
- 📚 Intended for high-quality postgraduate students from Least Developed and middle-income countries, covering tuition, stipend, and other allowances.
- 📅 Application deadline for 2024/25 is 16:00 GMT on Thursday, 18 December 2024.
- 💼 Fields include Tourism, Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and more.
- 💻 Applications via UK universities with approved courses using the CSC’s online system.
Designation: Commonwealth Shared Scholar
Research Area: Various fields of study including Tourism, Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Science, Anthropology, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, and many more. (Refer to the “Eligible Fields for 2025 Commonwealth Shared Scholarships” section for the full list)
Location: United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification: High-quality postgraduate students from Least Developed and middle-income countries, including fragile and conflict-affected states, who have not studied for a year or more in a high-income country before.
Job Description:
The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship programme aims to contribute to the development needs of Commonwealth countries by providing training for skilled and qualified professionals and academics. Scholars are expected to enhance the development of their home countries with the knowledge and leadership skills acquired during their studies in the UK.
How to Apply:
Applications for the 2025 Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are now open. To apply, prospective scholars must follow these steps:
- Apply to study an approved Master’s course at a participating UK university.
- Complete the application via the CSC’s online application system before the deadline.
- Secure admission for the chosen university course, following the specific advice and rules provided by the university.
Last Date for Apply:
16:00 GMT on Thursday, 18 December 2025
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose | To contribute to development needs of Commonwealth countries by providing training for skilled and qualified professionals and academics. |
| Award Duration | Normally 12 months |
| Application Deadline | 16:00 GMT on Thursday, 18 December 2024 |
| Application Process | Via successful universities, using the CSC’s online application system. |
| Rewards | – Approved airfare to and from the UK |
