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Commonwealth PhD Scholarships for Least Developed Countries and Vulnerable States

Deadline: November 17, 2026
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Opportunity Information

Posted By: Dawda Wally

Type: Scholarship

Category: PhD

Country: United Kingdom

Funding: Fully Funded

Deadline: November 17, 2026

Status: Active

Link: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-phd-scholarships-for-least-developed-countries-and-vulnerable-states/

Eligibility
•Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
•Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
•Be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year (September/October)
•Hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree (2:2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master's degree)
•Not be registered for a PhD, or an MPhil leading to a PhD, at a UK university or in your home country before the award start date
•Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship
•Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format by the specified closing date
Details
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development. These scholarships support full-time doctoral study at UK universities for applicants from least developed countries and vulnerable states.
Scholarships are offered under six CSC development 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
Candidates must apply through one of the CSC's nominating agencies (National Nominating Agencies or selected non-governmental organisations/charitable bodies) or be nominated by an eligible institution.
Financial Benefits
•Approved airfare from the scholar's home country to the UK and return at the end of the award
•Approved full tuition fees covered through agreement between CSC and UK universities
•Stipend (living allowance) paid monthly at standard UK government rates (£1,347 per month, or £1,652 per month for universities in London metropolitan area)
•Warm clothing allowance, where applicable
•Study travel grant towards the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas
•Provision towards the cost of approved fieldwork undertaken overseas
•Paid mid-term visit airfare to scholar's home country for eligible unaccompanied scholars
•Family allowances, including child allowance and spouse allowance, where applicable under CSC regulations
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