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Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025

Awarded by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Full Funding · Tuition fees + monthly stipend + return fare

Eligible Courses

All courses offered by the universities

Eligible Nationalities

Open to citizens of Commonwealth countries

Can Be Taken At

Kings College LondonNewcastle University, UKCoventry University, Coventry campus

Provider

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC)

Last Verified On

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025:

Applicants must:

  • Be a citizen of or have refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country or be a British Protected Person.
  • Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
  • Be available to start full‑time study in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2026.
  • Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours or a second class degree with a relevant postgraduate qualification by the closing date.
  • Not have studied or worked for one year or more in a high‑income country as defined by the World Bank.
  • Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
  • Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format via the online application system.
  • Have applied for and been offered a place on an eligible full‑time Master’s course at a participating UK university as required (universities may have separate requirements).
  • Satisfy the English language requirements of the chosen university where specified.
  • Confirm they will return to their home country after the award ends

Value of Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025:

  •  Approved tuition fees fully covered by agreement between the CSC and the UK university. 
  • Approved airfare from the scholar’s home country to the UK and return at the end of the award.
  • Living allowance (monthly stipend). 
  • Warm clothing allowance where applicable. 
  • Thesis or study travel grants for study‑related travel. 
  • Contribution towards mandatory TB test costs where required. 
  • Family allowances for eligible dependents in defined circumstances.

Application Process:

Applications are made via the CSC online application system called CSC Central. All supporting documents must be uploaded through this system.

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How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

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2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025 is Expired.
  • Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025 is offered to Masters degree.
  • Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025 is offered for All courses offered by the universities.
  • Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025 is open for: Open to citizens of Commonwealth countries.
  • Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025 is offered by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC).
  • Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025 covers Full Funding, Tuition fees + monthly stipend + return fare.