Commonwealth PhD Scholarships for Least Developed Countries and Vulnerable States

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for applicants from least developed countries and vulnerable states, as classified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), these scholarships contribute to the development needs of Commonwealth countries by supporting research that will have a developmental impact. They also enhance individual teaching and research capacity leading to increase institutional capacity in academic and other sectors in Commonwealth countries, and will contribute to UK higher education and research by attracting high-calibre international applicants and encouraging links and collaboration. These scholarships are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK. The intended beneficiaries are high-quality graduates who have the potential to undertake world-class research of a developmental nature and to become influential leaders, teachers, or researchers in their home countries. These scholarships are offered under the six CSC Development themes.