Scholarships and Financial Aid Eligibility

Commonwealth Master's Scholarships

 

Commonwealth Master's Scholarships are administered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the United Kingdom and are intended for students from developing countries. This award is for deserving students who are starting their studies in the United Kingdom and have been accepted into a one-year master's programme.

 

1. A nomination method is used to accept applications for the Commonwealth Master's 

   Scholarship.

2. Applicants must not be able to pay for their education at a UK university without 

   financial assistance.

3. Academic merit, personal statement, references, and interviews are used to make 

   decisions (if required).

4. The commission has not established a reservation system.

 

The Commonwealth Masters Scholarships cover flights, living expenses, tuition fees, travel expenses, and even the price of writing a thesis or dissertation. Additionally, clients with children are given allowances in certain circumstances and a set amount for winter gear if necessary.

 

Highlights

 

Criteria for Eligibility

 

Applicants for the Commonwealth Master's Scholarship must meet the following qualifying requirements:

 

1.Citizens of Commonwealth countries such as India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, South 

   Africa, Malaysia, and others are eligible.

2. In September/October 2020, you will be able to begin your academic studies in the 

    United Kingdom.

3. By September 2020, you will have completed your undergraduate degree.

4. Without this scholarship, I would not be able to afford to study in the United

    Kingdom.

5. Supporting materials were submitted in the required format.

 

For admission to a specific programme, different universities and institutions have varying prerequisites. These scholarships are only available for full-time taught courses and are available in six main subject areas:

 

1. Developmental science and technology

2. Increasing the capacity and strength of health systems

3. Increasing world prosperity

4. Global peace, security, and governance are all being strengthened.

5. Increasing crisis resilience and reaction

6. Opportunity, inclusion, and access

 

Note: It's possible that CSC may not demand a certain qualification for eligibility, but that qualification is required for admission to a UK institution; in such case, the candidate must meet the institution's requirements because admittance is a prerequisite for the scholarship.

 

An English language test, for example, is not a qualifying condition for the CSC, although it is for entrance to most UK universities or institutes.

 

Procedure for Submitting an Application

 

A separate Commonwealth Master's Scholarship application must be submitted. CSC, on the other hand, does not accept applications for these scholarships directly.

 

Applicants must apply through one of the nominating bodies listed below:

 

Nominating organizations at the national level (main route of the application).

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

Applicants should be aware that applications submitted through one of the above methods will be approved.

 

CSC also specifies the documentation that must be uploaded.

 

There are two reference forms that must be completed online exclusively.

1. Academic transcripts that have been scanned

2. Proof of nationality

3. A scanned copy of the passport is required.

4. A letter of acceptance (optional)

5. A professor's declaration in favor (university you are enrolling into)

 

Process of Selection

 

The nominating entities must submit the best applications to the CSC within a certain time frame. Because the number of applications received outnumbers the number of scholarships available, decisions are based on predetermined criteria. There are no reservations or nation preferences, though.

 

The applicants are chosen by the Selection Committee based on their qualifications.

 

Academic credentials

Need for funds

Personal statement emphasizing career objectives and abilities to contribute to the prosperity of the country.

 

Since the applicants are from Commonwealth countries that are also developing countries, one of the most important concerns is to use the education earned to effectively lead one's country down the path of progress.

 

Before reaching a final decision on Commonwealth Master's Scholarship selections, the Commission may wish to interview the candidates. This is to guarantee that the students chosen are suitable for studies in the United Kingdom, such as obtaining a Master of Finance degree.

 

Grant Specifications

 

The Commonwealth Master's Scholarships are for one-year Master's studies at a UK university listed by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission as a partner funding institution.

 

Commonwealth Master's Scholarship Benefits

The Commonwealth scholarship will pay for the following:

 

Airfare from your home country to the UK institution of your choice and return (at the finishing of the course)

1.Tuition Fee Stipend of £1,110 per month (or £1,362 per month) to cover living  

  expenses

2.The cost of preparing a thesis or dissertation, if one is needed as part of the

   programme.

 3. Expenses for study or project-related travel within the UK or abroad

4. If necessary, bring warm clothing.

5. If the accompanying children are under the age of 16, the grantee is entitled to £476 

    for the first kid and £117 for the second and third children if the grantee is a single 

   parent, divorcee, or widow/widower. To receive this maintenance, these children  

   must remain with the recipient for the duration of the award.

 

 

Commonwealth Master's Scholarship Terms and Conditions

 

For candidates and recipients of the Commonwealth Master's Scholarship, the commission sets specified terms and conditions. These terms must be followed by everyone:

 

1. This scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship to study in the 

    United Kingdom.

2. Applicants must guarantee that after completing the study programme, they will - 

   return to their native country.

3.The plan of study provided at the time of admission is one of the criteria for 

   selection, and recipients must follow it.

4. During the study term, applicants should not work for a living.

5. They must visit and stay in the UK while still studying full-time.

6.Prior authorisation from the CSC is required for any study-related travel within or 

   outside the UK.

7. Any involvement in illegal activities may result in the termination of the award as  

    well as the visa.

8.The applicants chosen by the CSC represent both their home country and the  

  international organizations involved in the scholarship programme.

 

The Commonwealth Scholarships are primarily for people who have the capacity to contribute to their own country's growth but lack the financial means to pursue higher education in the United Kingdom.