Please note that this page gives information on how to apply through a national nominating Agency.  However, candidates can also apply for Commonwealth Scholarships through certain developing country Universities.  Please see the following Webpage for a list of Universities who are invited to nominate for Scholarships (the application form is the same through both nomination routes): Applying through universities in developing countries

Please note that the Commission has recently announced that it will be able to offer awards for doctoral study to Australia, The Bahamas, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Cyprus, Malta, New Zealand and Singapore for 2009.  Please see here for information on these Scholarships and how to apply for them.

Citizens of other Commonwealth countries, please see the information below on how to apply for doctoral, masters and split-site Scholarships in 2009:

There is a nominating agency for Commonwealth Scholarships in each Commonwealth country. Each year, the Commission writes to each agency asking for a specific number of nominations to be sent to us by December 31st. Each agency is responsible for its own selection process, and in most cases will set a deadline date in the months preceding this.

Approximately 200-230 scholarships are awarded each year.

Each year, the Commission seeks about three times more nominations than it has places available. Candidates who are nominated, therefore, are not certain to get a scholarship. There are no quotas for any individual country.

Applications may be for study at Masters or doctoral level, and are tenable at any UK university.  Candidates may also apply for Split-site doctoral awards, in which the Commission supports one year's study in the United Kingdom as part of a doctorate being taken in the home country. All subject areas are eligible, although the Commission selection criteria do give priority to those applications that demonstrate strong relevance to development.

For applicants from developing countries for 2009/10:

• Application Form 687 KB

The application form can be downloaded and saved on your computer to be completed electronically.  Once complete however, it should be printed and submitted to your local Agency following their advice.  (Please note that some countries may depart from the precise format used – please check with your nominating agency)

Please make sure you read the Prospectus and the Selection Criteria before making an application

• Prospectus 183 KB

• Selection Criteria

Applications are considered according to the following selection criteria:

• Academic merit of the candidate
• The quality of the proposal
• The likely impact of the work on the development of the candidate’s home country
 

Further Details of Selection Criteria 44 KB

 

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