Commonwealth Masters Scholarships for Developing Countries 2025 | Fully-Funded

Overview

The Commonwealth Masters Scholarship program for 2025 is now open for applications! This prestigious, fully-funded scholarship offers a unique opportunity for students from developing countries to study in the UK. The scholarship covers all expenses, including tuition fees, travel costs, and a generous monthly living allowance of £1,652.

Key Details

• Application Opens: September 10, 2024
• Scholarship Type: Fully-Funded
• Administered by: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), UK

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a citizen or hold refugee status from an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
• Live permanently in an eligible Commonwealth country.
• Be prepared to start your studies in the UK by September 2025.
• Hold at least an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree or a lower second-class degree with a relevant postgraduate qualification by September 2025.
• Justify the need for a second Master’s degree if applicable.
• Demonstrate that you would not be able to study in the UK without this scholarship.
• Ensure all supporting documents meet the required format.

Benefits

The scholarship covers:

• Airfare to and from the UK (travel costs for dependants are not included).
• Full tuition fees.
• Monthly living stipend of £1,347, or £1,652 if studying in London.
• Warm clothing allowance (if needed).
• Study travel grant for study-related travel costs within the UK or overseas.
• Child allowance: £576.61 per month for the first child and £143 per month for the second and third children under 16, if applicable.

Application Requirements

When applying, ensure you provide:

• A list of all your undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.
• Up to 10 publications and awards.
• Your employment history and its relevance to the program.
• A statement linking your work experience to your scholarship plans.
• Details of three referees, including one from your current employer (if applicable).
• A Development Impact Statement covering:
  • Development issues you’re passionate about.
  • How you will use your new skills post-scholarship.
  • The changes you hope to achieve, your timeline, and beneficiaries.
  • Measurement of the impact of your work.
• Confirmation of your scholarship goals and career plans for the five years following the scholarship.
• A personal statement about your background and contributions.
• Details about volunteer work and leadership experiences (up to 500 words).
• A scan of your passport or national identity card.

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