Commonwealth Scholarships for Master's and PhD

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships - Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK Scholarships and Fellowships Current Scholars Regional networks Student wellbeing Programme Officers Handbook, policies and forms Alumni Personal and professional resources Alumni associations Common Knowledge magazine Development in Action webinar series Alumni Advisory Panel CSC Research Impact Awards Mentoring Programme Alumni Community Engagement Fund Update your details About us News Events Development Themes Evaluation and monitoring Time Limited Programmes Strategy 2025-28 Partners UK universities National nominating agencies NGOs and charitable bodies Fellowship host organisations Academic Advisers Find a scholarship Select Page Commonwealth PhD Scholarships by Alumni Team | Aug 2, 2022 COMMONWEALTH PHD SCHOLARSHIPS Overview How to apply Supporting documentation Advice for applicants Choosing a university/course Applicant eligibility Eligible countries Completing the application form Selection process and criteria Tenure and placement Financial assistance General conditions FAQs and enquiries Overview Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for applicants from least developed countries and vulnerable states, as classified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth. By attracting individuals with outstanding talent and identifiable potential from all backgrounds and supporting them to become leaders and innovators on returning to their home countries, the CSC’s work combines sustainable development with the UK national interest and provides opportunities for international partnerships and collaboration. Purpose: 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. Intended beneficiaries: Commonwealth PhD scholarships are for high-quality graduates who have the potential to undertake world-class research of a developmental nature and to become influential leaders, teachers, or researchers in their home countries. These scholarships are offered under the six CSC Development themes . How to apply Applications for Commonwealth PhD Scholarships for the 2027/28 academic year are now open . The closing date for applications is 16:00 BST on Tuesday 20 October . Please note that this opportunity is for study in the UK beginning in September/October 2027. Applications to the CSC are made using the application system, CSC Central . The CSC is unable to accept any applications or documentation not submitted via CSC Central . Candidates wishing to save a copy of an application that has already been submitted can access the system and use the ‘view a submitted application’ function . It is recommended to prepare answer s outside of the system and then add them to the form once they have been finalised. There is a template application form and guidance document available to assist applicants when applying . The form uses a two-factor authen tication (2FA) system and will require access to either a smartphone or a second email account when registering. The 2FA system must be passed each time a user logs in to access the form . …