Commonwealth Master’s
Scholarships are for candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth
countries, for full-time Master’s study at a UK university.
Scholarships are for candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth
countries, for full-time Master’s study at a UK university.
Funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID),
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to
gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are
aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to
gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are
aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.
These scholarships are
offered under six themes:
offered under six themes:
- Science
and technology for development - Strengthening
health systems and capacity - Promoting
global prosperity - Strengthening
global peace, security and governance - Strengthening
resilience and response to crises - Access,
inclusion and opportunity
Eligibility
To apply for these
scholarships, you must:
scholarships, you must:
- Be a
citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person - Be
permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country - Be
available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK
academic year in September/October 2019 - By
October 2019, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1)
honours standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate
qualification (usually a Master’s degree). The CSC would not normally fund
a second UK Master’s degree. If you are applying for a second UK Master’s
degree, you will need to provide justification as to why you wish to
undertake this study Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this
scholarship
The CSC aims to identify
talented individuals who have the potential to make change. We are committed to
a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination, and encourage
applications from a diverse range of candidates. For further information on the
support available to candidates with a disability, see the CSC disability support statement.
talented individuals who have the potential to make change. We are committed to
a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination, and encourage
applications from a diverse range of candidates. For further information on the
support available to candidates with a disability, see the CSC disability support statement.
The CSC is committed to
administering and managing its scholarships and fellowships in a fair and
transparent manner. For further information, see the CSC anti-fraud policy and the DFID guidance on reporting fraud.
administering and managing its scholarships and fellowships in a fair and
transparent manner. For further information, see the CSC anti-fraud policy and the DFID guidance on reporting fraud.
Terms and Conditions
For full terms and conditions
– including further details of the scholarship themes, tenure and placement,
value of the scholarship, and general conditions – see the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2019 terms and conditions
– including further details of the scholarship themes, tenure and placement,
value of the scholarship, and general conditions – see the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2019 terms and conditions
You should apply to study at
a UK university which has a part funding agreement with the CSC. View a full
list of UK universities with part funding agreements
a UK university which has a part funding agreement with the CSC. View a full
list of UK universities with part funding agreements
Selection Process
Each year, the CSC invites
selected nominating bodies to submit a specific number of nominations. The
deadline for nominating bodies to submit nominations to the CSC is 25 January
2019
selected nominating bodies to submit a specific number of nominations. The
deadline for nominating bodies to submit nominations to the CSC is 25 January
2019
The CSC invites around three
times more nominations than scholarships available – therefore, nominated
candidates are not guaranteed to be awarded a scholarship. There are no quotas
for scholarships for any individual country. Candidates nominated by national
nominating agencies are in competition with those nominated by other nominating
bodies, and the same standards will be applied to applications made through
either channel.
times more nominations than scholarships available – therefore, nominated
candidates are not guaranteed to be awarded a scholarship. There are no quotas
for scholarships for any individual country. Candidates nominated by national
nominating agencies are in competition with those nominated by other nominating
bodies, and the same standards will be applied to applications made through
either channel.
Applications will be
considered according to the following selection criteria:
considered according to the following selection criteria:
- Academic
merit of the candidate - Quality
of the plan of study - Potential
impact of the work on the development of the candidate’s home country
For further details, see the Commonwealth
Master’s Scholarships 2019 selection criteria
Master’s Scholarships 2019 selection criteria
How to Apply
You must apply to one of the
following nominating bodies in the first instance – the CSC does not accept
direct applications for these scholarships:
following nominating bodies in the first instance – the CSC does not accept
direct applications for these scholarships:
- National
nominating agencies – this is the
main route of application - Selected
non-governmental organisations and charitable bodies
All applications must be made
through one of these nominating bodies. Each nominating body is responsible for
its own selection process and may have additional eligibility criteria. You must check with your
nominating body for their specific advice and rules for applying, their own
eligibility criteria, and their own closing date for applications.
through one of these nominating bodies. Each nominating body is responsible for
its own selection process and may have additional eligibility criteria. You must check with your
nominating body for their specific advice and rules for applying, their own
eligibility criteria, and their own closing date for applications.
You must make your
application using the CSC’s online application system, in addition to any other
application that you are required to complete by your nominating body. The CSC will not accept any
applications that are not submitted via the online application system.
application using the CSC’s online application system, in addition to any other
application that you are required to complete by your nominating body. The CSC will not accept any
applications that are not submitted via the online application system.
All applications, must be
submitted by 16:00
(GMT) on 19
December 2018 at the latest.
You are advised to complete and submit your application as soon as possible, as
the online application system will be very busy in the days leading up to the
application deadline.
submitted by 16:00
(GMT) on 19
December 2018 at the latest.
You are advised to complete and submit your application as soon as possible, as
the online application system will be very busy in the days leading up to the
application deadline.
Your
application must include the following supporting documentation by 16:00 (GMT) on 4 January 2019 in order for
your application to be eligible for consideration:
application must include the following supporting documentation by 16:00 (GMT) on 4 January 2019 in order for
your application to be eligible for consideration:
- Proof
of citizenship or refugee status – uploaded to the online application
system - Full transcripts
detailing all
your higher education qualifications (with certified translations if not
in English) – uploaded to the online application system - References
from at least two individuals – submitted directly by the referees to the
online application system (referees will be sent an email request)
The CSC will not accept
supporting documentation submitted by nominating agencies or outside the online
application system.
supporting documentation submitted by nominating agencies or outside the online
application system.
Application will be available
soon.
soon.
Please note that the CSC does
not charge candidates to apply for any of its scholarships or fellowships
through its online application system, and it does not charge organisations to
nominate candidates.
not charge candidates to apply for any of its scholarships or fellowships
through its online application system, and it does not charge organisations to
nominate candidates.
Choosing a university/course
You may find the following
resources useful when researching your choices of institution and course of
study in the UK:
resources useful when researching your choices of institution and course of
study in the UK:
- Study UK
– British Council website, with guidance for international students and a
course and institution search - Steps to
Postgraduate Study – a guide to asking the
right questions about taught postgraduate study in the UK - Postgrad.com –
information for postgraduate students, with a course search - Prospects –
information on postgraduate study in the UK - Research Excellent
Framework 2014 results – results of a
system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education
institutions - Steps to
Postgraduate Study – a guide to
asking the right questions about taught postgraduate study in the UK - UCAS
Postgraduate – guidance on how to find
and apply for a postgraduate course - Unistats
– the official website for comparing UK higher education course data - UKCISA (UK Council
for International Student Affairs) – advice for international students on
choosing a course of study
The CSC is not responsible
for the content of external sites
for the content of external sites
Any questions?
All enquiries about these
scholarships should be directed to your nominating body.
scholarships should be directed to your nominating body.
For more information, visit http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/masters-scholarships/
