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Scholarship Opportunities in the United Kingdom

  1. Commonwealth Champion: Dr. Hashir Moheed Kiani
  2. Introduction of the program: The Commonwealth Scholarship program, managed by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), is a prestigious initiative designed to support talented students from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries, including Pakistan. It provides fully-funded scholarships to pursue postgraduate studies, enabling individuals to gain advanced knowledge and skills for development-focused projects. These scholarships cover a wide range of academic disciplines and promote professional and academic growth, fostering lasting relationships between scholars and the Commonwealth. Scholars will study at leading UK universities, experiencing the vibrant culture and gaining exposure to global research and education standards.
  3. Eligibility Criteria:
    1. Must be a citizen of Pakistan and a permanent resident in Pakistan.
    2. Must not be registered for a Masters or PhD at a UK university at the time of application.
    3. Must hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honors standard or a second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a master’s degree).
    4. Must be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
    5. Provide evidence of English language proficiency as required by the CSC or chosen UK universities.
  1. Scholarship Cycle:
    1. Call Open: September
    2. Deadline: November
    3. Shortlisting and Nomination by HEC: December-January
    4. Final Selection by CSC: March-April
    5. Commencement: September/October
  1. Funding and Benefits:
    1. Full tuition fees
    2. Monthly stipend for living expenses
    3. Airfare to and from the UK
    4. Thesis and study grant (if applicable)
    5. Warm clothing allowance, where applicable
    6. Allowances for fieldwork and travel related to the study program
  1. Types of Commonwealth Scholarships available for Pakistan:
    1. Master’s Scholarships: For students wishing to pursue a master’s degree in priority areas, such as health, education, agriculture, and economic development.
    2. PhD Scholarships: For students undertaking doctoral research focused on the development needs of Pakistan.
    3. Shared Scholarships (Masters): For students applying to partner UK universities in fields aligned with sustainable development goals.
  1. Ineligibility:
    1. Individuals holding British or dual British citizenship.
    2. Those who have previously studied in the UK with funding from a UK Government-funded scholarship.
    3. Employees, former employees, or relatives of an employee of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, ACU, or their partner organizations are ineligible.
    4. Those currently living or studying outside Pakistan at the time of application.
  1. Selection Criteria:
    1. Academic merit.
    2. The quality of the study plan and its potential impact on Pakistan’s development.
    3. Alignment with Commonwealth priority areas, such as governance, health systems, and climate resilience.

External Link: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/about-us/scholarships/

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