COMMONWEALTH MASTER’S AND PhD SCHOLARSHIPS TENABLE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 2025

1.0  Call for Application

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) administers the UK government’s Commonwealth scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. Since 1960, the CSC has funded over 30,000 individuals to study in the UK and gain skills, acquire knowledge and build networks to tackle global development challenges.

The General public is hereby informed that the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) is inviting eligible Tanzanians to apply for Commonwealth scholarships for PhD and Masters programmes for the year 2025/2026. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Full details of the scholarships are available on the website: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/about-us/scholarships

2.0  Application requirements

i.      An applicant for Master degree must hold a first degree of at least upper second class with honours;

ii.     An applicant for PhD degree must hold a relevant postgraduate qualification (a Master’s degree) with at least Upper Second Class with Honours or Distinction;

iii.    All applicants must have the support of a potential supervisor from at least one UK University listed in the applicants’ application form; and

iv.   All supporting documents must be submitted in the required format.

Full eligibility requirements for Master’s candidates are available on the CSC’s website: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-masters-scholarships/ and for PhD candidates at: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-phd-scholarships-for-least-developed-countries-and-fragile-states/

3. List of documents to be submitted

An applicant must submit the following supporting documents as part of the evaluation process:

i.      Academic certificates and transcripts;

ii.     Two recommendation letters (referees reports); 

iii.    One supporting statement from a UK institution (for PhD candidates);

iv.   Proof of Tanzanian citizenship or refugee status in a Commonwealth Country; and

v.     A quality study plan with a detailed potential impact on the development of your home country. 

4.0  Application process and submission

Candidates must apply using the CSC’s online application system which can be found on the CSC website. Online application will be open on 10 September 2024 and closed by 15 October 2024 at 16:00 (GMT). For details on how to apply please visit: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/about-us/scholarships/

NB: The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the online application system or after the closing date listed above.

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