• Top 20 commonwealth scholarships 2017-2018

    ABOUT CSC

    The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) awards over 900 scholarships and fellowships for postgraduate study and professional development to Commonwealth citizens each year.  The CSC aims to contribute to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, support excellence in UK higher education, and sustain the principles of the Commonwealth. Candidates are selected on the basis of merit and their potential to contribute to the needs of their home countries.

    Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships in the UK are funded by the Department for International Development (for developing Commonwealth countries), and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Scottish Government (for developed Commonwealth countries), in conjunction with UK universities.

    1. University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship for international Students

    The University of Pretoria is a research intensive university. Hence, it is seeking candidates for doctoral studies who will make significant contributions to its research endeavour.  As part of South Africa’s contribution to the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan, the University of Pretoria has made funds available for two doctoral scholarships for students coming from Commonwealth Countries (excluding South African students).  This scholarship will be known as the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship and will be awarded on a competitive basis...APPLY HERE

    2. 2017 British High Commission Singapore Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships, UK

    These programmes, managed by the Royal Commonwealth Society of Singapore, aim to part-fund the successful applicants for their industry placements or postgraduate studies in the UK in the fields of innovation, and promote knowledge transfer between both countries...APPLY HERE

    3.Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries

    Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study in the UK are offered for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID)…APPLY HERE

    4.Commonwealth Youth Council Poetry Competition for Applicants of Commonwealth Country

    Are you a proactive writer? Do you have the what it takes to see your articles on the large publishing platforms in the world? Commonwealth Youth Council is inviting Applications for Poetry Competition for interested Applicants from the Commonwealth Country…APPLY HERE

    5.Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries

    he Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships support candidates to study Master’s degree courses that are either offered in partnership with universities in developing countries, or delivered directly by UK institutions…APPLY HERE

    6. 230 Fully-funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries

    Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are a joint initiative between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (with funding from DFID) and UK universities, to support scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK.Shared Scholarships are offered on an annual basis for Master’s study only…APPLY HERE

    7. Bangor University, Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for African Students

    Bangor University and the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission are jointly funding 6 scholarships for masters study at Bangor University.reference will be given to students from East and Central African Countries. We are especially interested in applications from strong candidates resident in Uganda and Kenya who are refugees, internally displaced or have otherwise been affected by conflict..APPLY HERE

    8.University of the West of Scotland Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

    The University of the West of Scotlandhas officially announced the to offer this scholarship in partnership with the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) for students from developing commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom..APPLY HERE 

    9.Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) at Sheffield Hallam University

    Sheffield Hallam University participates in the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) and welcomes applications from students for this prestigious award. The CSSS covers tuition fees, living and travel costs for the duration of a full-time taught masters course…APPLY HERE

    10.University of Exeter Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

    The University of Exeter has officially announced the offer of scholarships in partnership with the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study a Masters programme in the United Kingdom...APPLY HERE

    11. University of Birmingham Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

    The University of Birmingham is  offering  scholarship in partnership with the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) to students from developing commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom…APPLY HERE

    12.University of Warwick Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

    The University of Warwick Commonwealth Shared Scholarship are intended for students from developing countries who would not otherwise be able to afford to undertake Master’s level study in the UK, to gain skills and knowledge which will allow them to contribute to the development of their home countries…APPLY HERE

    13.Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University for International Students

    The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards supporting exceptional students from around the world to study at the University of Oxford. The Rhodes is the oldest and perhaps the most prestigious international scholarship programe in the world Established in the will of Cecil Rhodes in 1902 , which aims to nurture public-spirited leaders for the world’s future...APPLY HERE

    14.Queen’s University Belfast Scholarships for International Students

    The scholarship opportunity is open for exceptionally talented international students who will be starting their full-time studies at Queen’s University Belfast in September 2017.Queen’s is committed to welcome students from all over the world and helping them to achieve their ambitions.Queen’s University Belfast today is an international centre of research and education and a major part of the fabric of Northern Ireland…APPLY HERE

    15.Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI) Australia for Masters & Doctoral Studies

    The University of Adelaide, Australia is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI) for Master’s and Doctoral degrees (postgraduate) for international students...APPL HERE