Commonwealth Scholarship & Fellowship Plan
The Commonwealth Scholarship & Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is one of the most prestigious schemes for international study and professional development in the world. They offer scholarships to enable Commonwealth citizens to study in the UK on a programme of taught or research postgraduate study.
The selection of candidates is a partnership between the UK and the applicant's country of origin. It is the responsibility of the Commonwealth Scholarships agency in the applicant's country to advertise the awards and make the required number of nominations to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK, who will select the final recipients.
Award details
The total value of a Commonwealth Scholarship varies a little according to the applicant's country of origin. The Scholarship comprises the cost of the Overseas tuition fees; a monthly maintenance stipend; one return air fare from the applicant's country of origin; and an allowance for necessary books and materials.
Awards for doctoral study are tenable for a maximum of three years subject to satisfactory progress. Awards for Masters study are tenable for one year.
Eligibility
Eligibility is determined by the Commonwealth Scholarship eligibility criteria as set out in their website. Applicants should review this guidance in the first instance.
Commonwealth Scholarship Guidance
The general eligibility requirements are:
- Academic requirements – applicants should have, or expect to achieve, a first or upper second class UK honours degree, or equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK, in an appropriate area of study.
- Allowed study options – applicants should be registering on their first year of study with the University on a full-time programme of postgraduate taught or research study.
- Personal criteria – applicants must have the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership and be motivated to make a career that will take them to positions of leadership in their own country within 10 years of their scholarship.
- Residency restrictions – applicants must originate from a Commonwealth country. View a list of Member Countries.
How to apply
The University is not involved in the selection and award of these studentships. Applications should be made directly to the appropriate Commonwealth Scholarship agency in your country. They will then nominate their selected candidates to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK, who will select the final recipients. Full details of the application procedure are available on their website:
Commonwealth Scholarship Application Procedure
Further information
Should you have any questions about Commonwealth Scholarships you should contact the CSFP directly.