Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship to study in the UK

Most of these scholarships are fully funded i.e., they will cover your tuition fees, your airfare to and from the UK, and living expenses to support you while you are studying in the UK.

Use our cost of living calculator tool to determine cost of living in the UK.

The duration of the scholarship varies based on the course such as for master’s it’s one year and three years in the case of PhD.

Types of scholarship awards

• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships

• Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships

• Commonwealth Master's Scholarships

• Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

• Commonwealth Distance learning Scholarships

• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships

• Commonwealth Professional Fellowships

In order to apply for the Common Wealth Scholarships, you will need to meet the eligibility criteria, which is:

• Permanent resident or a citizen of a Commonwealth country. Also, you can be eligible if you are a British contacted person or a refugee

• An undergraduate in an honours degree of at least upper second class i.e., 2:1

• In the case of a PhD, a relevant master’s degree is also required

Note: You will need to show that you are unable to afford studies in the UK without the scholarship.

To begin with your online application, you need to submit a scanned copy of the passport, existing university degree certificate, academic transcripts, and two references but in case you have one then your admission letter will be required.

Streams covered under the scholarship for Common Wealth Scholarship

These scholarships which are funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) which, cover six CSC development themes:

1. Science and technology for development

2. Strengthening health systems and capacity

3. Promoting global prosperity

4. Strengthening global peace, security, and governance

5. Strengthening resilience and response to crises

6. Access, inclusion, and opportunity

Although there are no restrictions on the choice of subjects, the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission prioritise applicants whose studies are comparatively relevant to the development criteria.

Generally, the annual deadlines for the applications are in December but it can vary based on the type of post-graduate degree and you can apply for the same through a university or National Nominating Agency or Non-Governmental Organisation.

For more information, you can reach out to our international education experts. Don’t worry if you get stuck anywhere, our IDP experts will be more than happy to guide you through the process.

*Source: https://www.britishcouncil.in/study-uk/scholarships/commonwealth-scholarships
*Source: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-shared-scholarships/