Category
PhD
Details
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries to study for a full-time PhD at a UK university. These scholarships are offered under six themes: Science and technology for development; Strengthening health systems and capacity; Promoting global prosperity; Strengthening global peace, security and governance; Strengthening resilience and response to crises; Access, inclusion and opportunity.
Eligibility Criteria
Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country (including The Gambia), or be a British Protected Person. Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country. Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2027. Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours, or a second class degree (2:2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree).
Financial Benefits
Fully funded, including approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award, approved tuition fees, a monthly stipend, warm clothing allowance, study travel grant, and a child allowance where applicable.