COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MASTERS & PHD 2022

COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MASTERS & PHD 2022

COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MASTERS & PHD 2022

 

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Commonwealth PhD Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.  Visit: https://youtu.be/m5pGnDaJ0G8

Purpose: To contribute to the development needs of Commonwealth countries by supporting research that will have a developmental impact. These awards will also enhance individual teaching and research capacity leading to increase institutional capacity in academic and other sectors in Commonwealth countries and will contribute to UK higher education and research by attracting high-calibre international candidates and encouraging links and collaboration.

COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MASTERS & PHD 2022

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Programme offered

Commonwealth (CW) Scholarships are for candidates from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries, for fulltime study (Masters & PhD) in United Kingdom. These scholarships are offered under following six themes:

1. Science and technology for development
2. Strengthening health systems and capacity
3. Promoting global prosperity
4. Strengthening global peace, security and governance
5. Strengthening resilience and response to crises
6. Access, inclusion and opportunity
   

Complete details of programs, eligibility, financial coverage/benefits, duration and further classification of themes of study offered for Commonwealth scholarships is available at following websites (please read thoroughly before applying)

For Master: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-masters-scholarships/

For PhD: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-phd-scholarships-for-least-developed-countries-and-fragile-states/

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Eligibility:

To apply for these scholarships, you must meet eligibility requirements mentioned below:

• Be a Pakistani/AJ&K national & permanent resident of Pakistan/AJ&K. Dual nationals are not eligible.
• Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2022
• For Master scholarship, applicant must hold a first-class degree in relevant postgraduate qualification (16 years Bachelors/master's degree) in the relevant field of study by closing date of applications
• For PhD scholarship, applicant must hold a first-class degree in relevant postgraduate qualification (17/18 years Masters/MS/MPhil degree) in the relevant field of study by closing date of applications
• Maximum two-second divisions are allowed but candidate must not have second division in the terminal/last degree.
• Must apply under one of the themes as mentioned above and on the CSC website and candidate's field of study must be in line with future development needs of Pakistan.
• NOT be registered for a Master or PhD, or an MPhil leading to a PhD, at a UK university before September/October 2022
• NOT have commenced and be currently registered for a Master or PhD, or an MPhil leading to a PhD, in your home country or elsewhere
• Have the support of a potential supervisor from at least one UK university listed in your application form. (For PhD)
• Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format
• Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship
• Two references submitted online to UK application system.
• Must obtain minimum 70% marks in HEC Aptitude Test (HAT).

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For HEC Portal: Deadline for submission of HEC online application is 1st November, 2021 (1600 Hours Pakistan Standard Time)

For CW portal: All applications must be submitted, and all mandatory fields completed in the application form by 16:00 (GMT) on 1st November, 2021 at the latest. Your application must include the following supporting documentation by 16:00 (GMT) on 22nd November, 2021 in order for your application to be eligible for consideration:

NOTE:

1. HEC may conduct test/interview to shortlist/nominate candidates.
2. HEC endorses equal opportunity, therefore, females are encouraged to apply.
3. HEC online portal shall close as per the deadline, thereafter, no candidate would be able to apply. Also, incomplete applications (not submitted) will NOT be accepted.
4. Please note that HEC has only facilitation role in nomination process, as final selection will be made by the donor country. Further, HEC will have no financial liability regarding this scholarship.
5. In case of submitting false information at any stage, HEC reserves the rights to cancel and debar applicants for all future scholarships.
6. It is the sole responsibility of applicants to ensure that they apply before the deadline of 1st November 2021.

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