Applications for the prestigious Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarships 2025 are now open! This scholarship is a golden opportunity for talented doctoral candidates from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries to pursue cutting-edge research at a UK university. Fully funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), this program exemplifies the UK’s commitment to sustainable development and nurturing global talent.
If you’re a high-achieving graduate with leadership potential, this scholarship could be your gateway to world-class research and development opportunities.
What is the Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarship?
This program allows doctoral candidates to undertake research at a UK university for 12 months, either as a single year or in two six-month periods. It’s designed to foster collaboration between UK institutions and universities in Commonwealth countries, promoting mutual knowledge exchange and skill-building.
The scholarship aims to:
- Provide access to advanced UK research equipment and expertise.
- Support candidates in conducting research with developmental and leadership potential.
- Build bridges between institutions for long-term partnerships.
Funding Package
The Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarship covers a comprehensive range of expenses to ensure scholars can focus entirely on their academic pursuits:
- Full Tuition Fees: At the UK host university.
- Living Allowance (Stipend): £1,347 per month (or £1,652 for those in London).
- Travel Costs: Return airfare to and from the UK.
- Study-Related Travel: Research-related costs within the UK or abroad.
- Warm Clothing Allowance: For scholars traveling to the UK during colder months.
- Support for Family: Additional allowance for scholars with disabilities.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, candidates must:
- Be a citizen of or have refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Be enrolled in a PhD program at a university in an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Demonstrate a strong institutional or departmental link between the home and UK universities.
- Hold a first-class or upper second-class (2:1) honors degree, or a lower second-class degree with a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Be unable to afford UK study without the scholarship.
How to Apply for this Split-site commonwealth scholarship?
Applications are open until 16:00 GMT on Monday, December 16, 2024, and must be submitted via the CSC Central Application System https://aocu-prod.appianportals.com/8203efea-93f7-455c-b40b-7e7b62c938ce-gma-applications as per this call letter https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-split-site-scholarships-for-low-and-middle-income-countries/.
