The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is an international programme under which member governments offer scholarships and fellowships to citizens of other Commonwealth countries. The CSFP was established at the first Commonwealth education conference in 1959, and over 26,000 individuals have benefited.
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) is responsible for managing Britain’s contribution to the CSFP. The CSC supports around 700 awards annually. Awards are funded by the Department for International Development, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the Scottish Government, in conjunction with UK universities. The CSC also nominates UK citizens for scholarships to study in other Commonwealth countries under the CSFP.
Scholarships for PhD research
Scholarships for Master’s study
Shared Scholarships with UK universities in support of Master’s programmes
Academic Fellowships for staff serving in developing country universities
Split-site Scholarships for PhD students to spend up to one year in the UK
Professional Fellowships for mid-career professionals in developing countries
Distance Learning Scholarships for developing country students to study UK Master’s degree courses while living in their own countries
The scholarships and fellowships cover most costs associated with your study/time in the UK. This can include, where appropriate, return airfares, tuition fees, maintenance costs, study and other allowances. The terms and conditions of each type of scholarship and fellowship vary. More information is available on the CSC website.
Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study are available for postgraduate study at any UK university which has a funding agreement with the CSC. Awards are not limited to specific courses, but candidates must be able to demonstrate that their proposed study will develop leadership potential (for candidates from developed Commonwealth countries) or have a development impact on their home countries (for candidates from developing Commonwealth countries).
Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships support candidates who are undertaking PhD study at a university in their home country to spend up to one year at a UK university as part of their academic work.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are offered to developing country students who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK, for specific Master’s degree courses.
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships allow developing country students to study UK Master’s degree courses while living in their own countries. The scholarships are available for specific courses selected by the CSC on the basis of their quality and relevance to development.
Commonwealth Scholarships are also available for undergraduate study for citizens of the Falkland Islands, the Maldives, St Helena and the Seychelles only.
Commonwealth Academic Fellowships provide mid-career staff in developing country universities with the opportunity to network and update knowledge and skills related to their academic subject and responsibilities.
Commonwealth Professional Fellowships offer mid-career professionals from developing Commonwealth countries the opportunity to spend a period (typically three months) with a UK host organisation working in a relevant field.
The eligibility criteria for each type of scholarship and fellowship vary. More information is available on the
CSC website .
The application process for each type of scholarship and fellowship are listed below:
Commonwealth Scholarships for PhD and Master’s Study in 2017 – nomination through national Agencies and certain Universities in developing Commonwealth countries.
Click here to apply
Commonwealth Academic Fellowships in 2017 – Fellowships for early career academics to undertake research of between 3 and 10 months, with nomination by certain Universities in developing Commonwealth countries, as well as direct application by CSC Doctoral Alumni.
Click here to apply
Commonwealth Medical Fellowships in 2017 – Fellowships for a period of skills update for doctors, with nomination by certain Universities/medical schools in developing Commonwealth countries. Click here to apply
Closing date for applications for all above Schemes is 15 November 2016 (with nomination deadline of 13 December 2016) Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarships – one year of study at a UK institution as part of a PhD registered at an institution at a developing Commonwealth country (there must be a link between the home and UK institutions). Application is direct to CSC.
Click here to apply
Closing date for Split-Site Scholarships is 31 October 2016 (Apply directly CSC website.)
Kindly note that the nominating agency for Ghana is the
Scholarships Secretariat.
More information is available on the CSC website.
To help you prepare for your study abroad, we can provide information on the UK, and help you with specially-created information packs and pre-departure briefings before you leave for your studies.
If your scholarship or fellowship is awarded for study in the UK, you will be funded to live in the UK for the period of your study. During this time, you will be able to work part-time (no more than twenty hours per week), or full-time during the academic holidays. For more information on working while you study in the UK, please visit the
Education UK website.
You will not be able to work permanently in the UK once your course is finished. You are expected to return to your country, where you can put your new skills and experience into practice.
If you are a former Commonwealth Scholar or Fellow and have not registered as an alumni member, please send an email to Andrea.Adjaye-Gaisie@gh.britishcouncil.org so we can send you the forms.
We will then update your details on our database.
See also
External links
A male scholar smiling
The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) is an international programme under which member governments offer scholarships and fellowships to citizens of other Commonwealth countries. The CSFP was established at the first Commonwealth education conference in 1959, and over 26,000 individuals have benefited.
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) is responsible for managing Britain’s contribution to the CSFP. The CSC supports around 700 awards annually. Awards are funded by the Department for International Development, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the Scottish Government, in conjunction with UK universities. The CSC also nominates UK citizens for scholarships to study in other Commonwealth countries under the CSFP.
Scholarships for PhD research
Scholarships for Master’s study
Shared Scholarships with UK universities in support of Master’s programmes
Academic Fellowships for staff serving in developing country universities
Split-site Scholarships for PhD students to spend up to one year in the UK
Professional Fellowships for mid-career professionals in developing countries
Distance Learning Scholarships for developing country students to study UK Master’s degree courses while living in their own countries
The scholarships and fellowships cover most costs associated with your study/time in the UK. This can include, where appropriate, return airfares, tuition fees, maintenance costs, study and other allowances. The terms and conditions of each type of scholarship and fellowship vary. More information is available on the CSC website.
Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study are available for postgraduate study at any UK university which has a funding agreement with the CSC. Awards are not limited to specific courses, but candidates must be able to demonstrate that their proposed study will develop leadership potential (for candidates from developed Commonwealth countries) or have a development impact on their home countries (for candidates from developing Commonwealth countries).
Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships support candidates who are undertaking PhD study at a university in their home country to spend up to one year at a UK university as part of their academic work.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are offered to developing country students who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK, for specific Master’s degree courses.
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships allow developing country students to study UK Master’s degree courses while living in their own countries. The scholarships are available for specific courses selected by the CSC on the basis of their quality and relevance to development.
Commonwealth Scholarships are also available for undergraduate study for citizens of the Falkland Islands, the Maldives, St Helena and the Seychelles only.
Commonwealth Academic Fellowships provide mid-career staff in developing country universities with the opportunity to network and update knowledge and skills related to their academic subject and responsibilities.
Commonwealth Professional Fellowships offer mid-career professionals from developing Commonwealth countries the opportunity to spend a period (typically three months) with a UK host organisation working in a relevant field.
The eligibility criteria for each type of scholarship and fellowship vary. More information is available on the
CSC website .
The application process for each type of scholarship and fellowship are listed below:
Commonwealth Scholarships for PhD and Master’s Study in 2017 – nomination through national Agencies and certain Universities in developing Commonwealth countries.
Click here to apply
Commonwealth Academic Fellowships in 2017 – Fellowships for early career academics to undertake research of between 3 and 10 months, with nomination by certain Universities in developing Commonwealth countries, as well as direct application by CSC Doctoral Alumni.
Click here to apply
Commonwealth Medical Fellowships in 2017 – Fellowships for a period of skills update for doctors, with nomination by certain Universities/medical schools in developing Commonwealth countries. Click here to apply
Closing date for applications for all above Schemes is 15 November 2016 (with nomination deadline of 13 December 2016) Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarships – one year of study at a UK institution as part of a PhD registered at an institution at a developing Commonwealth country (there must be a link between the home and UK institutions). Application is direct to CSC.
Click here to apply
Closing date for Split-Site Scholarships is 31 October 2016 (Apply directly CSC website.)
Kindly note that the nominating agency for Ghana is the
Scholarships Secretariat.
More information is available on the CSC website.
To help you prepare for your study abroad, we can provide information on the UK, and help you with specially-created information packs and pre-departure briefings before you leave for your studies.
If your scholarship or fellowship is awarded for study in the UK, you will be funded to live in the UK for the period of your study. During this time, you will be able to work part-time (no more than twenty hours per week), or full-time during the academic holidays. For more information on working while you study in the UK, please visit the
Education UK website.
You will not be able to work permanently in the UK once your course is finished. You are expected to return to your country, where you can put your new skills and experience into practice.
If you are a former Commonwealth Scholar or Fellow and have not registered as an alumni member, please send an email to Andrea.Adjaye-Gaisie@gh.britishcouncil.org so we can send you the forms.
We will then update your details on our database.
See also
External links
A male scholar smiling
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