All About Commonwealth Scholarship, United Kingdom

Introduction

• Commonwealth Scholarships Commission offers various scholarships throughout the year for Master, Ph.D., Visiting Ph.D., etc. Unfortunately, it is not exposed, and we don't try for it due to its competitiveness and fear of non-selection.
• But, you should make your profile strong enough and try it again and again—very high funding and highly prestigious.
• Under the Commonwealth Scheme, around 800 students are given a chance to undertake postgraduate degrees with UK universities each year. 
• You can apply only to Commonwealth designated UK Universities and their programs. But it is very diverse. It is almost impossible that you won't find your program. So, be cool and apply.

Official Website: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/ 

Types of Awards for Indian

The Commonwealth Scholarships Commission offers:

• Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships (for low and middle-income countries) - For Visiting Ph.D. Students up to 12 Months.
• Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships - Master Program at UK Universities.
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarships - Degree Program at UK Universities.
• Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 
• Commonwealth Medical Fellowships for mid-career medical staff to enhance their clinical skills.
• Commonwealth Professional Fellowships for mid-career professionals spend between 6 weeks and 3 months at a UK Host organization working in their sector on a professional development program.

Find the participating UK Universities, Nominating Agencies, Host Organizations, etc., in this link.

CSC Development Themes

All Commonwealth Scholarships funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Department (FCDO), are offered under six CSC development themes.

Find these themes here. You have to write SOP or similar documents according to these themes. So, read and understand it.

Financial Support

Don't worry about it. It is very high and for your dependent and child, if any. Work hard and smart for Selection.

Most scholarships are fully funded, which means that, as well as covering your tuition fees, you will also receive your airfare to and from the UK and a high living allowance to support you while you are in the UK.

Check the website of each scholarship and find the eligibility, note the deadline, and see the procedures and Apply accordingly.

All the Best/Talib-e-Dua 
Seerin Ahmad