Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Commonwealth PhD scholarships contribute to the development needs of Commonwealth countries by supporting research that will have a developmental impact. They also enhance individual teaching and research capacity leading to increase institutional capacity in academic and other sectors in Commonwealth countries, and will contribute to UK higher education and research by attracting high-calibre international applicants and encouraging links and collaboration, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.
| Key info | Application details |
|---|---|
| Eligible programmes | Postgraduate research programmes starting October 2025, January 2026, April 2026 and July 2026 on our Loughborough or London campus. |
| Amount | Commonwealth scholarships provide tuition fees and stipend for three years and airfare to and from the UK. Some students may also be eligible for a family allowance. |
| Criteria and eligibility |
Each nominating body is responsible for its own selection process and may have additional . You must check with your nominating body for their specific advice and rules for applying, and for their own closing date for applications. You must make your application using the CSC’s online application system, in addition to any other application that you are required to complete by your nominating body. The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the online application system. |
| Eligible countries |
Bangladesh, Cameroon, The Gambia, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, |
| Application procedure | If you are interested in applying for a Commonwealth Scholarship, you will need to make an and be supported by your home country’s nominating body. |
| Deadline | 15 October 2024 16:00 hours BST (15:00 GMT) |