Things You Should Know About Commonwealth Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarships are the most prestigious and perhaps the most anticipated dream for every student who wants to study in the United Kingdom. Many of us think it’s not their cup of tea to study in the UK with a Commonwealth Scholarship. Some may be afraid of going through the overall procedures, and the rest of us may not be at all interested in it, despite fulfilling all the criteria for getting the scholarships.

If you hold any of the above thoughts, then our suggestion would be for you to kick out all the misconceptions that you probably keep in your mind. Before deciding whether to apply for the scholarships or not, let’s get a complete overview of them.

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What is Commonwealth Scholarships

The Commonwealth Scholarships are a global programme that is controlled and operated by the Commonwealth governments for citizens of other Commonwealth countries. Every year it is given to prospective students of developing and under-developing states who want to pursue their Masters or PhD.

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The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) is solely responsible for providing the main UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. Every year, the CSC offers nearly 800 awards for postgraduate study and professional development.

The application is open now

Good news for those who want to go to the UK with Commonwealth Scholarships. The application for the Common Wealth Scholarship is open now. To check your eligibility and for further details, you can visit:

For Masters: http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/masters-scholarships/#linkage1

For PhD: http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/phd-scholarships-least-developed-countries-and-fragile-states/

Who can apply for a Commonwealth scholarship?

There are some Commonwealth scholarship requirements:

• If you are coming from a Commonwealth country and as a student believes in yourself that you can make a change in the world but you can not effort in your study you can obviously apply for the scholarship.
• To apply for the Commonwealth scholarship 2022/23, you have to hold citizenship of a Commonwealth country.
• You will need to complete your undergraduate program and you have to earn at least upper second class for scholarship.
• If you want to start your PhD program you have to complete your master’s program first.
• You have to proof that you are unable to complete your study without any scholarship.

Some eligible countries:

• Bangladesh
• Cameroon
• India
• Pakistan
• Nigeria
• Sri Lanka
• Kenya and so on.

CSC’s awards:

These awards are offered under six development themes, they are:

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

Types of Commonwealth scholarships:

• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships
• Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships
• Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
• Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships
• Commonwealth Medical Fellowships
• Commonwealth Professional Fellowships

Tips for Students

• Undoubtedly one of the most competitive scholarships for the United Kingdom is the Commonwealth scholarships.
• Before starting to nail, biting or having nightmares about what going to happen; go through the each and every detail regarding the scholarships.
• As an experienced education agent, we understand that to be a Commonwealth Scholar is tough but not impossible.
• As one of the major selection criteria for Commonwealth scholarships is academic merit; you must have the minimum eligible score to apply for the scholarships.

As an experienced education agent, we understand that being a Commonwealth Scholar is tough but not impossible. As one of the major selection criteria for Commonwealth scholarships is academic merit; you must have the minimum eligible score to apply for the scholarships.

How can apply:

• As an international student, you can apply online. (CSC apply)
• Need to apply through a National Nominating Agency
• A scanned copy of your national ID
• Copy of your passport
• Copy of academic transcripts
• Certificate of your university degree 
• Need two references for you
• Your offer letter for admission
• Your personal statement on the relevance of your previous work experience (up to 300 words)

Benefits of Commonwealth Scholarship:

• Airfare from your home country to the UK and provide a return ticket at the end of the award.
• They provide tuition fees
• Student’s living costs, start from £1,133 per month or £1,390 per month depends on your living area
• Warm clothing allowance, paid and funded by the university
• Provide travel costs while researching or studying
• If you are widowed, divorced, or a single parent, your child is staying with you then a child allowance of £485 per month for the first child, and £120 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16.

How AHZ can help you

AHZ is a registered representative of higher education institutes based in the United Kingdom with branches located all over the world. We provide free and A-Z services to our students who want to go to the United Kingdom for higher studies. All our counsellors are UK degree holders, and based on their real-life experience, they can give you the right direction. They will take care of the overall process, from helping you to write a brilliant application to all the steps required to complete your application form.

Over the years, we have served around 71,000 prospective students for higher education in the UK, and our long-cherished experience as an educational agent has made us competent enough to take on the challenge of completing your application or sorting out any problem at the right process.

You can rest assured with AHZ that your application for the Commonwealth Scholarship is in safe hands with us.

No matter whether you decide to apply for your Commonwealth Scholarship by yourself or with us, we would recommend you visit our office and consult with our experienced and friendly counsellors, who are always there to provide you with the right information.

Reading the above information by this time, you probably get the full details about the Commonwealth scholarship. So what’s holding you back from applying for it? If you have confidence and firm belief in yourself, then do not delay anymore and visit AHZ today to go through a smooth and accurate application procedure.

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