Under the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) the following Scholarship opportunities are being offered to citizens of the United Kingdom.
If you would like to register to receive information by e-mail about future Scholarship opportunities for UK Citizens, please e-mail or write to the following contact:
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (DB)
c/o ACU, Woburn House
20-24 Tavistock Square
London WC1H 9HF
Email enquiries to: csfpout@acu.ac.uk
Scholarships are currently being offered for study in the following countries:
Two Commonwealth Scholarships will be available at the National University of Singapore at its Graduate School of Integrative Sciences and Engineering (NGS). The two awards, for PhD study, are open to citizens of any Commonwealth country include a monthly stipend, full payment of fees and computer/book/conference allowance. Applicants should have at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent.
The closing deadlines are 15 May and 15 September for the January intake of the following year, 15 November for the August intake of the following year, and 15 Mar for the August intake of the same year. For further information contact: ngsenquiry@nus.edu.sg or see the National University of Singapore website: :http://www.nus.edu.sg/ngs/scholarships.html
Please note that Scholarships are currently being advertised for study in Brunei Darussalam. For more information on these please the CSFP Website. Please note that the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission has not been invited to nominate for these Scholarships but applications should be submitted directly to the Agency in Brunei Darussalam.
It is anticipated that Scholarships will be offered at a future date for study in the following countries (we maintain the information from the previous competitions for guidance only):
Canadian Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships (PDRF) for citizens of the United Kingdom
Please note that the closing date for applications in 2009 has now passed but information is maintained on this Website for candidates who might be interested in applying in the future. Please note that if/when the UK is asked to nominate candidates again in 2010, we will post updated information as soon as it is available (in Autumn 2010).
As part of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP), the Government of Canada invites up to 25 nominations for one-year post-doctoral research fellowships tenable at recognised public Canadian universities and affiliated research institutes only.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be citizens of the United Kingdom. Anyone who has obtained Canadian citizenship or who has applied for permanent residency in Canada shall not be eligible for an award.
- Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. degree within the last four years or have completed the Ph.D. degree requirements before taking up the award (evidence of submission of dissertation for defence provided by the responsible department head).
- Fellowships are not offered to professional artists or to those wishing to do clinical research and training involving patient-care.
- Applicants must be accepted into a post-doctoral position at a recognised public Canadian university or affiliated research institute of their choice.
- Priority will be given to candidates who have not previously studied in Canada under a Canadian government scholarship.
Value
The total value of the fellowship is $32,000 CAD. The fellowship is not taxable in Canada. As no dependant allowance is payable, it is essential that fellows who plan to bring their family to Canada have sufficient financial resources for their support.
Terms and Conditions
- Fellowships must be of 12 months duration and are not renewable.
- Fellowships must commence no later than 30 September 2010.
Please note: the Canadian agency of the CSFP no longer offer scholarships to UK citizens for postgraduate study in Canada. The ACU does administer a scheme for the Canada Memorial Foundation, which offers funding to those who wish to undertake Masters level work in Canada. The closing date has now passed for this Scheme in 2009, but please see the website for future invitations to apply.
Please note that the closing date for applications in 2010 has now passed but information is maintained on this Website for candidates who might be interested in applying in the future. Please note that if/when the UK is asked to nominate candidates again in 2010, we will post updated information as soon as it is available (in early 2011).
As part of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP), the Government of India is offering two postgraduate awards for scholarships to UK citizens wishing to study in India.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be citizens of the United Kingdom.
- Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements of the course and institution at which they intend to study.
- Candidates may not study courses in medicine or dentistry.
- Priority will be given to candidates who have not previously studied in India.
The application form and associated documents can be downloaded below:
Application Form (PDF)
Guidelines (PDF)
Applications should be on the official application form, together with certified copies of all requested supporting documentation (see Guidelines above). In the case of those applying for an MPhil or PhD, it is also necessary for an application for approval of research visa to be submitted.
Closing date for receipt of applications in 2010 was 13 February 2010
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As part of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship plan, the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago invites up to two nominations for postgraduate level study in Trinidad and Tobago tenable at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus and the University of Trinidad and Tobago.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be citizens of the United Kingdom
- Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree with at least Lower Second Class Honours from a recognized University
- These scholarships are available for study in the Faculty of Science and Agriculture, Social Sciences, Engineering, Humanities and Education, Institute of International Relations and Institute of Business. Awards in Medicine may also be available (details to follow).
- The Agency in Trinidad and Tobago state that they will give preference to candidates who have graduated with a first degree or Master’s degree after August 1998.
Further information and details on the programmes available can be sourced from the following websites: http://sta.uwi.edu, www.gsb.tt, and www.utt.edu.tt.
Application forms and associated documents available below:
Application Form (PDF)
Application notes (PDF)
Plan of study (PDF)
Supporting letter (PDF)
Scholarship details (PDF)
Applicants should submit one original, complete application and five copies, together with five copies of the referees’ reports and five copies of the academic record. The latter should list the subjects passed and the grades of pass in each subject. Candidates should also submit one copy of a certified passport or birth certificate.
Closing date for receipt of applications in 2010 was 1 March 2010
As part of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan the New Zealand Vice-Chancellors’ Committee invited the Commission to submit up to 10 nominations for PhD study in New Zealand from February 2011. Please note that there are no longer Scholarships available for Master's study in New Zealand.
The following Universities in New Zealand are offering to fund awards at varying values:
Auckland University of Technology
Lincoln University
Massey University
University of Auckland
University of Canterbury
University of Otago
University of Victoria
University of Waikato
Please visit individual university’s websites for more information on subjects and supervisors available. Please see the terms and conditions for levels of funding offered by each University. Please note that these may be subject to update.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be citizens of the United Kingdom (applicants with dual New Zealand/British nationality are ineligible)
- Applicants must have a minimum of standard of upper second class honours in their undergraduate degree.
How to Apply
For important information on the application process please see the Guidance Notes. Please read these notes before completing the application form.
In order to apply for a Scholarship, please complete the Application Form and submit it along with all of the documentation listed below.
Each applicant must submit one original application and five copies (so six in total) accompanied by the following:
- six copies of each of your three referee's reports submitted on the supporting statement form on which a summary of your plan of study should be included (please note that this is an interactive pdf which can be downloaded, saved and completed on your computer).
- six copies of a plan of study on the form provided (not more than 200 words)
- six copies of any undergraduate or postgraduate transcripts (it is very important that these list the subjects passed and the grades of pass in each subject. Academic records excluding such information cannot be assessed by the Universities)
- six copies of a covering letter no longer than two sides of A4, which sets out why you should receive a Commonwealth Scholarship, and stating why you would like to study in New Zealand
- one copy of a certified birth certificate attached to the original application
Closing date for receipt of applications in 2010 was 20 April 2010
Please note that the closing date for applications in 2010 has now passed but information is maintained on this Website for candidates who might be interested in applying in the future. Please note that if/when further information is available we will post it here (in Winter 2010/11).
The Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program is facilitated through student exchange agreements between Canadian and regional institutions. These student exchange agreements are created between universities for graduate students. Scholarship recipients remain registered as full time students in their home institution during this exchange.
Graduate Students Exchanges (GSEP) are hosted by Canadian institutions for a period of five or six months and provide up to $10,000 to cover transportation, living and other related expenses during the students’ stay in Canada.
Further details on how the Scheme works and how to make an application can be found at: http://www.scholarships.gc.ca/CCSPGSEPNonCdn-PCBCPEECSEtr-Eng.aspx
Closing date for applications was 30 April 2010
The University of Pretoria regards itself as a research intensive university. Hence, it is seeking candidates who will make a significant contribution to its research endeavour. As part of an initiative by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the University of Pretoria has made funds available for one postdoctoral & two doctoral scholarships for students coming from Commonwealth Countries (excluding South African students). This scholarships will be known as the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Postdoctoral Scholarship and the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship respectively, which will be awarded on a competitive basis.
The University of Pretoria has established a reputation for academic excellence, particularly in relation to some of its major research activities. Information about these research activities can be obtained from the website of the University (http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCategoryID=1630) and from the 2008 Research report (http://web.up.ac.za/research/2008/).
Post-Doctoral Scholarship
The value of this Scholarship will be R 150,000 (±£10,312) per annum.
Please select this link for detailed information about this award:
http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCategoryID=13121
Doctoral Scholarship
The value of this Scholarship will be R 100,000 (±£ 6,873) per annum.
Please select this link for detailed information about this award:
http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCategoryID=13121
Should you have any enquiries about these Scholarships please contact:
Mr Ruan Dippenaar or Mrs Misiwe Moloi
Client Service Centre
University of Pretoria
Lynnwood Road
Pretoria
0002
Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5108/5139
Fax: +27 (0)12 420 2605
Email: ruan.dippenaar@up.ac.za
Email: misiwe.moloi@up.ac.za
For more information on the University of Pretoria please visit: www.up.ac.za
Closing date for applications was 30 April 2010 |
