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Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Scotland 2024-25

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Scholarship Summary

Scholarship Description

The Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Scotland are open to citizens from developing countries.  The University of Edinburgh has three Commonwealth Shared Scholarships to offer for the 2024 academic year. It is a joint initiative between the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and UK universities, including the University of Edinburgh, to jointly support scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom.

Applications from students planning to study the following eligible programs will be considered:

1. MSc Africa and International Development

2. MSc International Development

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Scholarship Benefits

The Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Scotland will cover:

(i) All tuition fees;

(ii) Airfare to and from the United Kingdom;

(iii) Expenses for accommodation and maintenance.

Scholarship Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Scotland are stated below:

1. Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country

2. Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country

3. Be available to start their academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2024

4. By September 2024, hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honors standard or a lower second-class degree (2:2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)

5. Not have studied or worked for more than one (academic) year or more in a high-income country

6. Be unable to afford to study in a UK university without this Scholarship

7. Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format

Others

Application for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme should be made through the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission’s Electronic Application System (EAS).

More details including how to access the Electronic Application System (EAS), can be found on the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission’s website.

It is important to go through all application requirements on the Programme Webpage (see link below) before applying. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • When is the deadline of Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Scotland 2024-25?

    The deadline of Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Scotland 2024-25 is 14 December 2023.

  • For which degree is Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Scotland 2024-25 offered for?

    Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Scotland 2024-25 is offered to Masters degree.

  • For which field is Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Scotland 2024-25 offered for?

    Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Scotland 2024-25 is offered for Subject Offered by University

  • Who can apply for Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Scotland 2024-25?

    Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Scotland 2024-25 is open for: All

  • Who is offering Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Scotland 2024-25?

    The Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Scotland 2024-25 is offered by: 2

  • What is the funding covered in Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Scotland 2024-25?

    The Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Scotland 2024-25 covers Fully Funded Scholarships

  • Where can Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Scotland 2024-25 be taken at?

    The Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in Scotland 2024-25 can be taken at: Scotland