University Of Edinburgh Commonwealth Shared Scholarships For Developing Countries 2024/2025

Published: 25 Nov 2023

The University of Edinburgh Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme 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.

University of Edinburgh Commonwealth Master

Application Deadline	December 14, 2023
Country to study	United Kingdom
School to study	University of Edinburgh
Type	Masters
Sponsor

University of Edinburgh Commonwealth Master Benefits

The award is financed jointly by the University of Edinburgh and DfID. The award will cover:

• All tuition fees;
• Air fare to and from the United Kingdom;
• Expenses for accommodation and maintenance

Requirements for University of Edinburgh Commonwealth Master

• Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country
• Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
• Be available to start their academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2024
• By September 2024, hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree (2:2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)
• Not have studied or worked for more than one (academic) year or more in a high-income country
• Be unable to afford to study in the UK university without this Scholarship
• Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format

Selection Process

All applicants will be informed of the result of their application by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.

It is anticipated that results will be available by the end of July 2024.

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Application Deadline

December 14, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to on fs29.formsite.com to apply

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