Commonwealth Scholarship 2025 | Fully Funded Scholarship in the UK

Start preparing for the fully funded Commonwealth Scholarship 2025 for master’s and PhD programs in the UK. Here you will find detailed information about the scholarship, its benefits, and a step-by-step guide on how to apply. This scholarship covers university tuition fees, provides a monthly living allowance of £1,347, covers economy class airfare to the UK, and includes additional grants to cover other necessary expenses.

The Commonwealth Scholarship 2025 is funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC). It operates within the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP), showing the UK’s ongoing commitment to the Commonwealth. The CSC aims to attract talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and help them become future leaders and innovators in their home countries. The CSC’s work supports sustainable development while promoting international partnerships and collaborations.

Also check, fully funded Chevening Scholarships in the UK.

Details of the Commonwealth Scholarship

Host Country: United Kingdom

Host Institution: Various UK universities. You can find the list of universities below:

Program Level: Open for Master’s and Ph.D.

Program Duration:

• Master’s: One year of full-time taught study.
• Ph.D.: 36 months of full-time research.

Benefits of the Commonwealth Scholarship 2025

For Master’s Applicants

• Airfare: Approved airfare from the scholar’s home country to the UK and back at the end of the award.
• Tuition Fees: Full tuition fees covered by an agreement between the CSC and the UK university.
• Living Allowance: £1,347 per month, or £1,652 for those studying in London.
• Allowance for Warm Clothing: If applicable.
• Travel Grant: For the cost of study-related travel inside or outside the UK.
• Family Allowance: If the scholar is a single parent, they may receive £576.61 per month for the first child, and £143 per month for the second and third child under 16 years of age, living with them in the UK.

For Ph.D. Applicants

• Airfare: Approved airfare from the scholar’s home country to the UK and back at the end of the award.
• Tuition Fees: Full tuition fees covered by an agreement between the CSC and the UK university.
• Living Allowance: £1,347 per month, or £1,652 for those studying in London.
• Allowance for Warm Clothing: If applicable.
• Travel Grant: For the cost of study-related travel inside or outside the UK.
• Fieldwork Costs: Provision for the cost of fieldwork, including one economy class return airfare to the fieldwork location.
• Mid-Term Visit: Paid airfare to the student’s home country if not taking family allowances.
• Family Allowances: Monthly spouse allowance of £290, and child allowance of £290 for the first child, and £143 for the second and third child under 16 living with them in the UK.

Also check, Portugal Government Scholarship for International Students

Areas Covered in Commonwealth Scholarship 2025

All academic fields for Master’s and specific research programs for Ph.D.

If you are interested in studying in UK or Europe, do check our post on Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria for Commonwealth Scholarship 2025

For Master’s Applicants

• Be a citizen of an eligible Commonwealth country or have refugee status, or be a British Protected Person.
• Be a permanent resident of an eligible Commonwealth country.
• Be available to start studies in the UK by September 2024.
• Hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honors, or a lower second-class degree by September 2024. You should not apply for a second masters degree.
• Be unable to afford to study in the UK without the scholarship.

For Ph.D. Applicants

• Be a citizen of an eligible Commonwealth country or have refugee status, or be a British Protected Person.
• Be a permanent resident of an eligible Commonwealth country.
• Be available to start studies in the UK by September 2024.
• Hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honors, or a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification by September 2024.
• Not be registered for a Ph.D., or an MPhil leading to a Ph.D., at a UK university or in their home country before September/October 2024.
• Be unable to afford to study in the UK without the scholarship.

Documents Required for the Commonwealth Scholarship 2025

• Proof of citizenship in an eligible Commonwealth country or refugee status.
• Full transcripts detailing all higher education qualifications, with certified translations if not in English.
• References from at least three professionals, signed and on institutional letterhead or via email showing sender details.

If you are looking for fully funded scholarships in Europe, check out the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship!

How to Apply for the Commonwealth Scholarship 2025?

For Master’s Applicants

1. Online Application: Complete the CSC’s online application form.
2. Application Details: List all undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, up to 10 publications and prizes, employment history, and three reference letters.
3. Development Impact Statement: Here you will explain how the scholarship relates to development issues worldwide, how you will use newly acquired skills for betterment, expected outcomes from scholarship in development terms, and how to you aim to measure the impact you will create.
4. Personal Statement: Summarize your background, career plans, and voluntary activities.
5. Supporting Documents: Provide proof of citizenship, full transcripts, and references.

For Ph.D. Applicants

1. Online Application: Complete the CSC’s online application form.
2. Application Details: Similar to the master’s application, list qualifications, publications, employment history, and referees.
3. Development Impact Statement: Similar to the master’s application, explaining the scholarship’s relevance, future skills application, expected development changes, and impact measurement.
4. Personal Statement: Summarize your background, career plans, and voluntary activities.
5. Supporting Documents: Provide proof of citizenship, full transcripts, references, and a supporting statement from a proposed supervisor in the UK.

Once you have all the required documents, you apply to the nominating agency in your country. There are two types of nominating agencies:

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Application Deadline for the Commonwealth Scholarship 2025

October, 2024 (currently closed). This may vary for other countries so it is advisable to check the official website below:

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