Commonwealth Master's Scholarships 2025
Commonwealth Master's Scholarships for 2025/2026
Are you a talented individual seeking to pursue a Master's degree in the UK? Look no further! The Commonwealth Master's Scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year are now open for applications. In this article, we'll guide you through the application process, eligibility criteria, and key deadlines.
About the Scholarship
The Commonwealth Master's Scholarships are prestigious awards that enable talented individuals from eligible Commonwealth countries to pursue a Master's degree in the UK. The scholarships are funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) and are tenable at any UK university.
Eligible Countries
Please note that only candidates from the following eligible countries can apply for Commonwealth Master's Scholarships:
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1. Bangladesh
2. Belize
3. Botswana
4. Cameroon
5. Dominica
6. Eswatini
7. Fiji
8. Gabon
9. The Gambia
10. Ghana
11. Grenada
12. Guyana
13. India
14. Jamaica
15. Kenya
16. Kiribati
17. Lesotho
18. Malawi
19. Malaysia
20. Maldives
21. Mauritius
22. Montserrat
23. Mozambique
24. Namibia
25. Nauru
26. Nigeria
27. Pakistan
28. Papua New Guinea
29. Rwanda
30. Saint Helena
31. Saint Lucia
32. Saint Vincent and The Grenadines
33. Samoa
34. Sierra Leone
35. Solomon Islands
36. South Africa
37. Sri Lanka
38. Tanzania
39. Togo
40. Tonga
41. Tuvalu
42. Uganda
43. Vanuatu
44. Zambia
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for these scholarships, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
1. _Citizenship_: Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
2. _Residency_: Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
3. _Availability_: Be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2025.
4. _Academic Qualification_: By September 2025, hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree).*
5. _Financial Need_: Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
6. _Supporting Documentation_: Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format.
*The CSC recognises that disabled people have often faced and overcome challenges or barriers in their education journey which have prevented them achieving the academic requirement for a Commonwealth Scholarship. Disabled applicants who can demonstrate their potential to contribute to international development but who do not hold a 2:1 Undergraduate degree may be considered for a contextualised nomination through the Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum nominator.
Application Process
To apply for a Commonwealth Master's Scholarship, you must follow these steps:
1. _Submit your application via the online application system_: The CSC is unable to accept any applications or documentation not submitted via the online application system.
2. _Apply to a nominator_: As well as applying to the CSC, applicants must apply to a nominator. There are two types of nominators:
- _National nominating agencies_: This is the main route of application.
- _Selected non-governmental organisations and charitable bodies_: Participating nominators put forward an agreed number of candidates to the CSC for consideration.
3. _Check with the nominator for specific advice and rules_: Each nominator oversees its own selection process and may have additional eligibility criteria. Applicants must check with the nominator for their specific advice and rules for applying, and their own eligibility criteria.
Important Notes
- The CSC does not accept direct applications for these scholarships.
- Nominators may set their own closing dates for applications.
- They will nominate candidates to the CSC by December 2024.
- Selections are made from the pool of nominations.
- A nomination is no guarantee of selection.
Key Deadlines
- _Application Deadline_: Varies depending on the nominator (check with your nominator for specific deadlines)
- _Nominator Deadline_: December 2024 (nominators must submit their nominations to the CSC by this date)
- _Selection Outcome_: July 2025 (applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications)
Communication
- The CSC Scholarship body will contact all applicants by email and they should ensure all folders of their email accounts are monitored, including junk mail and spam folders.
- A scholarship offer may be withdrawn if a candidate is emailed but does not respond within a specified time.
Diversity and Inclusion
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 applicants.
By following these guidelines and deadlines, you can take the first step towards pursuing your academic dreams in the UK. Good luck with your application!
Remember to carefully review the eligibility criteria, application process, and key deadlines to ensure that you submit a successful application. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the scholarship hosts.
FAQs and enquiries
For general information about applying for Commonwealth Scholarships or Fellowships, please see the official Scholarship page.
https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/about-us/contact-us/
Disclaimer:
This is not the official scholarship page and information may change without notice. For accurate and updated information, refer to the official scholarship provider's website
