Study Abroad Insider brings you the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2025, offering exceptional students the opportunity to pursue a fully funded master’s degree in the UK. These scholarships are open to mid-career professionals from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries. The goal of the Commonwealth Scholarship is to support talented individuals from various backgrounds to become leaders and innovators, while also promoting economic stability and peace in their respective countries.
Funded by the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), this scholarship provides a unique opportunity for students to enhance their skills and expertise in their chosen fields at top universities in the UK. Since 1960, more than 30,000 scholarships have been awarded, changing the lives of many around the world. Commonwealth alumni have gone on to become prime ministers, Nobel laureates, diplomats, and leaders in various industries. Now, it’s your turn to become part of this prestigious community!
Themes for Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2025:
- Science and Technology for Development
- Strengthening Health Systems & Capacity
- Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Strengthening Global Peace, Security & Governance
- Strengthening Resilience & Response to Crises
- Access, Inclusion & Opportunity
Benefits of the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships:
- Full coverage of tuition fees.
- Monthly stipend between £1,378 and £1,690.
- Round-trip airfare from your home country to the UK.
- Additional allowances for warm clothing and thesis/dissertation costs.
- Study travel grants within or outside the UK.
- Financial support for single parents or applicants with dependents.
- Access to the Commonwealth alumni network for life.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a citizen of an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Refugee status or British-protected person in an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Available to begin studies in the UK by September 2025.
- Hold at least an upper second-class degree or equivalent.
- A second Master’s degree is generally not funded unless strongly justified.
Application Process:
- Submit your application through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s online portal.
- Ensure all necessary documents are provided, including valid ID, transcripts, and two reference letters.
- Applications must be submitted via a nominating agency (National Nominating Agencies, NGOs, or Charitable bodies).
- Check with your nominating agency for additional eligibility criteria and deadlines.
Deadline:
The application deadline for Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2025 is 15 October 2024, at 15:00 GMT. Nominating agencies will submit their candidates by December 2024, and successful applicants will be notified by July 2025.
This is a life-changing opportunity to study in the UK on a fully funded scholarship! Click here to apply for the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2025.
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