The UK government has opened applications for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025, offering fully funded opportunities for students from developing Commonwealth countries (including India) to pursue a one-year Master’s degree in the UK.
Key Benefits
- Full tuition fees covered
- Return airfare provided
- Living allowance included (approx. ₹1.1–1.2 lakh per month in INR equivalent)
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a citizen or refugee of an eligible Commonwealth country, and a permanent resident there
- Hold at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree (or a 2:2 with a relevant Master’s)
- Must not have studied/ worked in a high-income country for more than a year
- Should demonstrate financial need
- Be ready to start studies in the UK by September 2025
Application Process
Applications are submitted through participating UK universities, which shortlist candidates before final approval by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC).
This initiative reflects the UK’s commitment to educational equity and development-focused learning across the Commonwealth.
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Source: The Indian Express