The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) is responsible for managing the United Kingdom’s contribution to the CSFP. CSC awards over 800 scholarships and fellowships for postgraduate study and professional development to Commonwealth citizens each year.
Awards in the UK are funded in conjunction with UK Department for International Development, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), and the Department for Education (DFE), in universities.
Seven (7) Types of Awards by The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
1.     Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study at a UK university
2.     Split -Site Scholarships for split-site PhD study at a UK university
3.     Shared Scholarships for Master’s study at selected UK universities
4.     Distance Learning Scholarships to study UK Master’s degree courses in your home country
5.     Rutherford Fellowships For highly skilled researchers from Commonwealth countries, for one or two years postdoctoral research at a UK university
6.     Medical Fellowships for doctors and dentists to spend time at a UK hospital
7.     Professional Fellowships for mid-career professionals to spend time at a UK host organization
Below is a list of the most recent Commonwealth scholarships. Feel free to click on any of the available scholarship opportunities on this page.
The Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarship at the University of Birmingham, UK 2025/2026 offers joint funding for students from developing Commonwealth countries to study in the UK. Apply below:Â When is the Application Deadline: The application deadline for the Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarship at the University of Birmingham, UK 2025/2026 is the 18th of … Read more
Africans are known to leave their cities to seek higher education abroad. The QS survey rates Lagos, Accra, Addis Ababa, and Nairobi to be the top cities in Africa where youths typically leave to go study abroad. So where do they go? Where are the top choice cities Africans choose to have their education in, … Read more
Application for UK Commonwealth Scholarship is now open for Masters and PhD students from developing Commonwealth countries to study in UK, funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID). This is different from the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship. Application Deadline: 18th October 2024 at 16:00 GMT. Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: Developing commonwealth countries Subject Areas: … Read more
The Fully Funded Commonwealth Masters Scholarship 2025 is For Students From Developing Countries who want to pursue their master’s degree in the United Kingdom. Apply Below: When is the Application Deadline: Applications for the Apply For Fully Funded Commonwealth Masters Scholarship 2025/26 For Students From Developing Countries will open on 10 September 2024. Tell Me … Read more
Is it you? Nominations are now open for the 2024Â Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. Apply now. Application Deadline: 18th October 2024 23:59 GMT Eligible Countries:Â Commonwealth countries To be taken at (country): UK About the Commonwealth Youth Awards:Â Nominations for the 2024 Commonwealth Youth Awards, which recognise exceptional young people from across the … Read more
Applications for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2024 are now open. Click on your preferred subject area below to apply: Application Deadline: 24th May 2024. Eligible Countries: Commonwealth countries About the Award: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships give talented students from anywhere in the Commonwealth the opportunity to gain a Master’s degree, while developing new skills, experiencing life in another country, … Read more
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