Commonwealth Split-Site PhD Scholarships 2024 Portal

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The process to apply for Commonwealth Split-Site PhD Scholarships is updated below. Do well to follow the steps we have been able to update below

How to Apply for Commonwealth Split-Site PhD Scholarships

What Are Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships?

These scholarships are part of the UK’s commitment to the Commonwealth and are aimed at those who are already pursuing a PhD in their home country.
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) administers these scholarships with funding from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), operating under the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP).

Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP)

Scholarship Benefits to Elevate Your Academic Journey
The Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships come with several benefits:
Approved airfare to and from the UK
Tuition fees covered in full
A monthly stipend to support living expenses
Warm clothing allowance, applicable to some Scholars
A study travel grant for educational travel expenses
Child allowance for eligible Scholars with children in the UK

General Eligibility

You must be a citizen or refugee of an eligible Commonwealth country and reside there.
You should be enrolled in a PhD programme in your home country by September 2024.
A robust link must exist between your home university and your prospective UK university.
You’re expected to commence your UK studies in September 2024.
You should hold a first degree of 2:1 honours standard, a 2:2 honours degree, and a relevant postgraduate qualification.
The scholarship must be critical to affording your studies in the UK.
Selection Criteria: Ensuring the Best Candidates are Chosen
Academic excellence
The quality of your research proposal
The potential developmental impact your work could have on your home country.