Commonwealth Master's & PhD Scholarships (UK Commission)
Program Description
Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Commonwealth Scholarships enable talented individuals to gain skills in clinical sciences, infectious disease control, and epidemiology to contribute to sustainable development.
Eligibility & Requirements
• Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible Commonwealth country.
• Hold an upper second-class (2:1) honors degree or first-class degree in Medicine/Science.
• Unable to afford studying in the UK without scholarship.
• Hold an upper second-class (2:1) honors degree or first-class degree in Medicine/Science.
• Unable to afford studying in the UK without scholarship.
How to Apply
Must be nominated by a national nominating agency or invited university/NGO. Submit application via CSC online application system.
Benefits & Funding
• Approved tuition fees covered in full.
• Monthly stipend of £1,347/month (£1,652/month for London universities).
• Return air travel from home country to the UK.
• Warm clothing allowance and thesis grant.
• Monthly stipend of £1,347/month (£1,652/month for London universities).
• Return air travel from home country to the UK.
• Warm clothing allowance and thesis grant.
Recommended Skills
Epidemiology
Tropical Medicine
Biostatistics
Important Application & Program Notes
Requires 2 references and detailed development impact statement.