University of Oxford Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for Developing Countries 2024

University of Oxford Commonwealth Shared Scholarships: Empowering Global Scholars

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Overview of University of Oxford Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
Benefits of University of Oxford Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
Eligibility Criteria
Application Process and Important Dates

The University of Oxford, one of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions, offers the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for Developing Countries, an initiative designed to provide outstanding students from eligible nations the opportunity to pursue postgraduate education. For 2024, this scholarship programme continues its mission to empower scholars, support sustainable development, and foster global cooperation.

Benefits

Full coverage of course fees.
A living allowance of at least £14,832 for full-time students.
Return airfare from the recipient's home country.
Warm clothing allowance for the UK climate.
Grants for study-related travel and thesis preparation.
Jointly funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the University.
Aimed at supporting students from developing Commonwealth countries who lack the financial means to study in the UK.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for the University of Oxford Commonwealth Shared Scholarships must meet the following criteria:

Possess a first degree with either first-class or upper second-class honours.
Be citizens of a developing Commonwealth country and not currently residing or studying in a developed nation.
Have not previously undertaken studies of one year or longer in a developed country.
Provide written confirmation that neither they nor their families can afford the cost of studying in the UK (this confirmation will only be required if nominated for the scholarship by Oxford).
Commit to returning to their home country immediately after completing their scholarship. (Exceptions for extending stay in the UK are limited to those progressing from Master’s to PhD studies under strict conditions).

Application Process and Important Dates

To apply for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship:

Complete the online scholarship application form on the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s website by 4pm (GMT) on December 14, 2023.
Submit your application for graduate study by the relevant deadline for your chosen course.

Only candidates who meet both criteria will be considered for the scholarship. Applicants must be applying for an approved Master's course at a participating UK university.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply