Commonwealth Scholarships for masters (MPhil) and PhD are announced for the academic year 2024. The United Kingdom UK scholarship is provided by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission CSC. It is one of the most prestigious scholarships throughout the world. The students from Commonwealth member countries can apply for this scholarship and it is an excellent opportunity for these students to study in United Kingdom UK. CSC selects students with outstanding talent and upon return of these students, they will lead the sustainable development of their country. The main aim of this scholarship is to enable low- and middle-class income students to study in the UK who can not study there without any scholarship. Commonwealth Scholarships for Masters and PhD 2024 are announced the details are given below.
The Commonwealth Scholarships for Masters and PhD will be announced in October 15, 2024.
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Scholarship Name: Commonwealth Scholarship
Level of Study: Masters (MPhil) and PhD
Funding: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), UK Government
Host Country: United Kingdom — UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland)
Available Fields: Almost all Fields of Study
Stipend: 1,347 Pound Per Month
Benefits of Commonwealth Scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarships cover the following things
- Full Tuition Fee Exemption
- The living allowance is at the rate of 1,347 pounds per month and 1,652 pounds per month for universities in London.
- Grant for warm clothes
- Study Travel Grants
- Paid mid-term airfare
- Family allowance for nine months
Eligibility Criteria
- The candidate must be a citizen and permanent resident of an eligible country (Commonwealth member) or a British Protected Person.
- Must be available in the UK in September 2024 for studies.
- Must have upper second class or second class degree.
- The candidate must be unable to support his studies without a scholarship.
Available Fields of Studies
Almost all fields of studies are available for Commonwealth Scholarships for Masters and PhD 2024.
- Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
- Applied and Pure Sciences
- Architecture, Building and Planning
- Business and Administrative Studies
- Computer and Mathematical Science
- Creative Arts and Design
- Education and Training
- Engineering and Technology
- Health and Medicine Humanities
- Law
- MBA
- Personal Care and Fitness
- Social Studies and Communications
- Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
Tenure and Placement
Common Wealth Scholarships have the following rules regarding placement and tenure.
- This scholarship is available for full-time studies only and funds one year of taught master’s program and PhD studies (Complete, you are supposed to complete in four years).
- For master’s (MPhil) candidates must select at least three universities and courses while for PhD candidates must list three universities and supervisors.
- PhD candidates must have at least one supporting letter from proposed supervisors.
- Candidates must also apply to the university and preferred program in advance of the scholarship application.
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How to apply for Commonwealth Scholarships for Masters and PhD 2024?
Applications are open for Commonwealth Scholarships for Masters and PhD for the academic year 2024. The application procedure for Commonwealth Scholarships for Masters and PhD 2024 is given below.
Interested candidates must apply for Commonwealth Scholarships for Masters and PhD 2024 on the website of nominating agency of their country (HEC is nominating agency for Pakistan) and each nominating agency has its own eligibility criteria.
Candidates must also apply for the scholarship on Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) online application system.
Official Website for Master’s Scholarship
Official Website for PhD Scholarship
Guidelines for Pakistani Students to apply through HEC
HEC has announced the following criteria for application in Commonwealth Scholarships for Masters and PhD 2023.
- Candidate must be Pakistani or AJK national and hold 16 years of degree for Masters (MPhil) and MS/MPhil degree for PhD by the closing date of HEC application portal.
- Applicants must also have at least 60 out of 100 marks on the HAT test. If you haven’t taken the HAT test yet you can apply for it on the ETC website.