Applications for Commonwealth Master’s scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year are now open. The deadline for submitting an application is 16:00 BST (15:00 GMT) on 15 October 2024. The scholarships are for study in the UK beginning in September/October 2025.
Applications to the CSC must be made using the CSC’s online application system.
The CSC is unable to accept any applications or documentation not submitted via the online application system.
Applicants are advised to complete and submit applications as early as possible, as the online application system will be very busy in the days leading up to the application deadline.
As well as applying to the CSC, applicants must apply to a nominator.
There are two types of nominator invited to participate in the Master’s scholarship programme:
- National nominating agencies – this is the main route of application.
- Selected non-governmental organisations and charitable bodies.
Participating nominators put forward an agreed number of candidates to the CSC for consideration. The CSC does not accept direct applications for these scholarships.
Each nominator oversees its own selection process and may have additional eligibility criteria. Applicants must check with the nominator for their specific advice and rules for applying, and their own eligibility criteria.
Nominators may set their own closing dates for applications. They will nominate candidates to the CSC by December 2024.
Selections are made from the pool of nominations. Candidates are asked to note that a nomination is no guarantee of selection.
Applicants can expect to hear the outcome of their applications by July 2025. We will contact all applicants by email and they should ensure all folders of their email accounts are monitored, including junk mail and spam folders. A scholarship offer may be withdrawn if a candidate is emailed but does not respond within a specified time.
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