Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2025

The Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships for the academic year 2025/26 offer fully funded opportunities for students from eligible Commonwealth countries to pursue full-time taught Master’s study at a UK university. These scholarships are designed to support students who might not otherwise be able to study in the UK, allowing them to gain the skills and knowledge required for sustainable development. For more information and the application portal, visit the official Commonwealth Scholarship page: Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the 2025 Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships, applicants must:

• Citizenship: Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
• Residency: Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
• Academic Qualifications: Hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honors standard or a lower second-class degree plus a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree) by September 2025.
• Start of Study: Be available to start academic studies in the UK by September 2025.
• Financial Need: Be unable to afford to study in the UK without the scholarship.
• Supporting Documentation: Provide all required supporting documentation in the correct format.

Note: Applicants who have disabilities and cannot meet the academic requirements due to challenges in their education can be considered through the Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum nominator.

Financial Support

The Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship provides the following financial benefits:

1. Airfare: Approved airfare from the scholar’s home country to the UK and return at the end of the award.
2. Tuition Fees: Full tuition fees are covered by the scholarship.
3. Living Stipend: £1,378 per month, or £1,690 for those in the London metropolitan area.
4. Warm Clothing Allowance: If applicable, a special allowance will be provided.
5. Study Travel Grant: Towards study-related travel within the UK or overseas.
6. Child Allowance: £590 per month for the first child and £146 per month for each additional child under 16, provided the children live with the scholar in the UK.

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Application Process

The application process involves two steps:

1. Nomination: Applicants must apply through an official nominator, such as a national nominating agency or recognized charitable body. The nominator will handle the selection process.
2. Online Application: After receiving a nomination, applicants must submit their application via the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) online portal.

• The nominator’s deadline may differ, so applicants should check with their nominator for specific dates.
• Nominators will submit their nominations to the CSC by December 2024.
• Applicants will be informed of the results in July 2025.

Important Note: A nomination is not a guarantee of selection. For more details on the application process, visit the official page: CSC Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships.

Required Documentation

Applicants must upload the following documents to the CSC online application system:

• Proof of Citizenship or Refugee Status: A valid passport or national ID card with a photo, date of birth, and country of citizenship.
• Transcripts: Full transcripts of all higher education qualifications, including up-to-date transcripts for any current courses. Certified translations are required if the transcripts are not in English.

Applications will be considered ineligible if any required documentation is missing by the deadline. The CSC will not accept documentation submitted outside the online application system.

Application Deadline

• The application deadline for 2025/26 Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships is early December 2024.
• Nominations will be submitted by December 2024, and applicants will be notified by July 2025.

Additional Information

For applicants with disabilities, the CSC provides additional support through the assessment of their needs for further financial assistance. Applicants should ensure their application documents are complete and accurately submitted to avoid disqualification. For detailed application guidelines and to access the application portal, visit the official page: CSCUK Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships.