Scholarship

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

University of Southampton Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Dec 09, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

United Kingdom

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are for international postgraduate students from developing Commonwealth countries who may not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom. The scholarships are offered in partnership with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and are available on specific courses at the University of Southampton. The award provides comprehensive financial support including full tuition fee coverage, return travel costs, a monthly stipend, an allowances package, and costs for a mandatory tuberculosis test. Applicants must be citizens or refugees of eligible Commonwealth countries and be permanently resident in one of those countries. Recipients are required to commit to returning to their home country within one month of the scholarship end date.

Duration 12 - 25 mo
Decision Approximately 2-3 months after the December deadline

Who Can Apply

Region
United Kingdom
Citizenship
BD, BZ, BW, CM + 40 more
Residency
BD, BZ, BW, CM + 40 more
Project in
United Kingdom
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Review process

Applications are submitted through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website. Shortlisted candidates are contacted in mid-February and invited to apply for their chosen course using the university's online application form.

Additional benefits

  • travel_support
  • health_insurance

Restrictions

  • employment_restrictions
  • geographic_restrictions

Post-award obligations

  • return_if_unused