How does the Scheme work?
Awards are for taught masters courses only. No awards will be made for undergraduate or doctoral study. All courses undertaken must be demonstrably relevant to the economic, social or technological development of the candidate’s home country.
Awards are only available at participating institutions in the UK. The booklet giving details of the UK institutions offering Scholarships joint-funded with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in 2010 is available for download here or can be obtained in print copy from the Scheme Administrators (see below).
Please note that participating universities are required to support the student stipend for the award holder (at the rate set by the UK Government). The Commission funds the cost of tuition fees (at overseas rate), return airfares and other allowances. It is envisaged that around 170 Scholarships will be offered in 2010.
Who is eligible?
Applicants should:
- be nationals of (or permanently domiciled in) a Commonwealth developing country, and not be currently living or studying in a developed country
- hold a first degree at either first or upper second class level
- be sufficiently fluent in English to pursue the course
- have not previously studied for one year or more in a developed country
- not be employed by a government department (at national level) or a parastatal organisation (employees of universities are normally acceptable however)
- be able to confirm in writing that neither they nor their families would otherwise be able to pay for the proposed course of study
- be willing to confirm that they will return to their home country as soon as their period of study is complete
How can I apply?
All enquiries should be addressed to the University at which you wish to study and through which you should therefore apply for a Scholarship. They will advise you on how to make an application direct to them. Most universities will handle advertising and recruitment directly using their own application form and applications should therefore be addressed to the participating university direct (option 1). A few universities want all candidates for their Shared Scholarship courses to apply via the Commission’s Electronic Application System (EAS) (option 2). You will be advised by the institution if this is the case and should then access the EAS through the link above.
Following an option 1 university’s closing date, the university will ask the candidates it selects to complete the CSC application form. Candidates should note that institutions are asked to forward their nominations to the CSC no later than 31 May 2010; where institutions have not specified a closing date candidates should contact the institution so as to ascertain the latest date that the institution is willing to accept applications.
COSTS
- DFID and participating United Kingdom institutions will jointly meet the full costs of an award holder’s study in the United Kingdom including air fares to and from the United Kingdom. Maintenance allowance is paid by the scholar’s host institution, at the level set by the UK Government: £1,024 per month for scholars based in London and £828 per month for the rest of the UK. (July 2009 figures)
Where can I get further information?
Although applications for specific courses should be addressed to the individual university concerned, general inquiries regarding the scheme should be sent to the scheme administrators at the address below. Please note that applications sent to this office will be disregarded and will not be passed on to the institutions.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
c/o Association of Commonwealth Universities
Woburn House, 20-24 Tavistock Square
London WC1H 9HF
Telephone : 44 (0) 207 380 6700
Fax : 44 (0) 207 387 2655
E-Mail : info@acu.ac.uk
List of developing Commonwealth countries
Anguilla Kiribati Sri Lanka
Antigua and Barbuda Lesotho Swaziland
Bangladesh Malawi Tanzania
Barbados Malaysia Tonga
Belize Maldives Trinidad and Tobago
Bermuda Mauritius Tristan da Cunha
Botswana Montserrat Turks and Caicos
British Virgin Islands Mozambique Tuvalu
Cameroon Namibia Uganda
Cayman Islands Nauru Vanuatu
Dominica Nigeria Western Samoa
Falkland Islands Pakistan Zambia
Fiji Papua New Guinea
Gambia Pitcairn
Ghana St. Helena
Gibraltar St. Kitts and Nevis
Grenada St. Lucia
Guyana St. Vincent
India Sierra Leone
Jamaica Solomon Islands
Kenya South Africa
Fiji is currently suspended from the Commonwealth
FULL FREE SCHOLARSHIPS – http://www.freeundergraduatescholarships.info
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO – Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme
Booklet for 2010 Shared Scholarship Scheme (PDF)
First of all I would like to thank the University for opening this great chance for any developing countries. I am Zelalem Sisay from Ethiopia (East Africa). I am 25 years old. I am graduated from Haremaya University with a Bachelor degree in the field of Food science and post – harvest Technology with Excellent CG PA. Currently, I am working as a Food and Nutrition program coordinator and trainer in Shiny day social Services, Ethiopia.
Now I am looking for free scholarship in Food Science and technology, Nutrition and health, Public health or related fields that could be connect and help to serve my country further.
Therefore, it is my strong belief that you will give me this chance to join my further education in your institution. Please make my early dream to become to reality!!
Thanks in advance.
Email; zelalemsisay@yahoo.com
am Ethiopian girl who learn in adama university in wood science and engineering 3thd year student . i went to study wood science & relented course in wood pleas help me to get this chance
thank you
i have to say thank to you for providing as a free chance of studying i am a third year Tanzanian Boy who taking bachelor of science in statistics and mathematics at University Of Dodoma for three years,i would like to continue towards my graduate degree program in some Scandinavia countries and i need your sponsorship.thanks for your help.
Dear Sir,
I would like to get a grant/fellowship or any finantial support / loan for my phd study program. I have completed my master degree in USM university / Penang/Malaysia-2010. My study program-mode was mixed-mode (courses + dissertation). My dissertation was about how to design, simulate,and fabricate a simple wideband multisection uniform microstrip coupled line coupler for AGC apllication in RF/microwave systems. The simulation was done by using the ADS (Advanced Design System). Now, I would like to do my phd in the same field (couplers) or any other distributed structures in the field of microwave engineering such as filters, mixers, amplifiers. Also, I have interesting in the field of power electronics.
Do you have any projects and accept phd students as assistants.
Is there any possibility to get grant or fellowship/scolarship/study loan ??
Some of my documents will be attached if you wish.
My Regards
Ihsan Ali Rashid
Iraq
Hi,I’m a Kenyan currently studying at Egerton University.Master of education.Indeed,finance is a major problem to me.I’m looking for a scholarship/grant to make me go through this crucial step in my life.I’m a first year.I will appreciate your consideration. Thanks in advance.Yours Wilfred k.Boen
Hello Guys!!
I was able to recieve my first degree from university of Gonadr,one of the host university of Ethiopians, on august 16,2008 in the field of applied Psychology. when i graduate i was able to have a GPA of 3.29 and now, i’m working in an NGO and trying hard to recieve my masters in the field of counselling psychology.Hence, Please keep me communicated if you have sth. to shout loudly as i’m gonna wait your generous response.
With many thanks!!
Abinet Girma
It’s great that you offer such a chance to young frofessionals from developping countries. Looking on the list I did not see Rwanda recently integrated the commonwealth. Can I apply for that scholarship also even if my country, Rwanda do not figure on the list!
With kind regards.
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I am Yazachew Wudineh from Ethiopia.I received BA. degree from Addis Ababa University , College of Social sciences, Department of Geography and Environmental studies . Now working as training process owner in one governmental TVET institute .I have deep interest to up grade my education In developmental studies but due to financial constraint un able to up grade my education. In addition this , I do have best academic performance .
I recently became aware of the the present of scholar ship in master of Developmental studies , and I would be interested in applying for it. I would appreciate it if you would send me the appropriate information.
I would especially like information about application deadlines, academic requirements, any additional qualification . If you would be sure to forward such information to me, I would appreciate it greatly.
Please send any information to E – mail wudyaze@yahoo.com. Thank you very much for your time and attention.
Regards,
Yazachew Wudineh
Hello,My name is Berlinda Mensah,a graduate of the University of Ghana, Legon with a second class in Psychology and Political Science. I will be grateful if you can send me a copy of the booklet giving details of the UK institutions offering Scholarships joint-funded with the Commonwealth Scholarship.My email address is audramenz@yahoo.com.Thank you.
Dear Mr./Mrs,
I would like to offer my academic qualifications as a graduate from the faculty of Computer and Information Science at the respected Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt being one of the best universities in Information and Computer Science in Egypt.
I am writing with a deep desire to pursue a research position to the Master’s Program to develop my academic career path. I truly believe that my credentials will be of great use in the workplace environment. Due to my academic discipline, I possess a formidable basis of onsite independent learning. With regards to my grades, I passed my bachelor’s degree with distinction and I was ranked first in my honors class. I also have a few professors who have recommended me.
One of my greatest strength lies in Software Design and Development. Teaching several courses in programming and Data Structure such as Object Oriented Programming, Assembly Language and Information Engineering has granted me the ability to work proficiently with software development using many programming languages such as .Net, Java…
I would like the chance to hear from you regarding my abilities and qualifications, and to further my capabilities with a research position. Thank you for your time, consideration, and kind assistance.
Sincerely,
Hussein Haggag
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Hello,
Thanks for the good work you are doing to help eduacate the world. I’ve studied a first degree in Education- Literature and English Language and would wish to study a masters in Literature/ Creative Writing or Film Studies. I would be glad if you grant me a scholarship. I am a writer in the making and would wish to grow in this career so as to make a better world for all through Literature since it is a reflection of reality in our societies.
Best regards
Nyamu John