Administered By: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) & UK Government
Approved Airfare from home country + Approved Tuition and Examination Fees + Stipend (£1,347/mo or £1,652/mo in London) + Warm Clothing Allowance + Study Travel Grant
12-Month Master’s or Full-Time Doctoral (PhD) Degrees at participating UK institutions
Citizens or permanent residents of Commonwealth developing countries. First-class or upper second-class undergraduate degree, unable to afford study in the UK without scholarship funding.
Direct wire transfer to the host university covering international student tuition rates.
Monthly allowance for housing, food, and utilities (£1,400–£1,700 or $2,200–$2,800/mo).
Booked through government travel agents from home country international airport to destination.
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) or university health insurance fully paid by sponsoring body.
12-Month Master’s or Full-Time Doctoral (PhD) Degrees at participating UK institutions
Equivalent to minimum 65-70% aggregate in an undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
No individual sub-score band below 6.0 in Reading, Listening, Speaking, or Writing components.
Chevening requires 2,800 hours; Fulbright requires strong professional leadership track record.
Citizens or permanent residents of Commonwealth developing countries. First-class or upper second-class undergraduate degree, unable to afford study in the UK without scholarship funding.
Submit proof of degree completion and language test scores to fulfill all university conditions.
University issues Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (UK) or Form I-20 (USA) linking your scholarship award.
Undergo mandatory IOM tuberculosis screening and biometric appointment at the local visa application center.
Receive entry clearance vignette in your passport and coordinate flight booking with the scholarship secretariat.
Ensure your academic transcripts, English proficiency test reports, and references are ready prior to 12 Dec 2026.
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