“The commonwealth scholarship and fellowship plan” also referred to as CSFP is one the most popular and largest scholarship scheme in the world. The CSFP was first introduced in the year 1959 and since then 35000 students have completed their education through this scheme. Out of these 35,000, around 27000 students were provided educational funds by the UK government under the flagship of “Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom”.
Today Commonwealth Scholarship Commission provides fellowships and scholarships to more than 800 commonwealth citizens for professional development and postgraduate study. The commonwealth shared scholarships provide an opportunity to talented students to nourish their skills and fully explore their hidden talents. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission is a mixed blend of 6 themes. These themes are as follows:
Opportunity, access, and inclusion
Technology and science for development
Strengthening response and resilience to different crisis
Making health systems stronger
Strengthening governance, security, and global peace
Spreading prosperity worldwideMajor Benefits of Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
There are several benefits because of which Commonwealth Scholarship Commission is considered as the best scholarship program. Some of the key merits pertaining to this scholarship scheme are as follows
The air charges which you incur by flying from your home country to the UK is taken care of by your university. Of course, the fare is funded by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.
The approved examination fee and tuition charges are all funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission program covers all your personal maintenance, fees and fares. The other awards and scholarships that cover similar expenses will not be held alongside.
While applying for the scholarship you need to go through a TB test. The charges of this test will be refunded to you by the university (funded by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission) provided you deposit the test slip to the administration.
A proper living allowance will be provided to you. The allowance very much depends upon your location. The normal allowance is £1,065/ month however if you are pursuing your education in the London metropolitan area then in such a case, your monthly stipend will be £1,306.
The excess baggage allowance is also funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission subject to claim and certain conditions.
You may require extra clothes for surviving in a cold atmosphere. Do not worry as you will be provided a proper warm clothing allowance (The allowance is provided where it is applicable).
If you want to make any kind of traveling in the UK for educational purposes then do not worry as funds to this effect will be paid by your respected university. The payment will be funded by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.Who can apply for the UK’s Commonwealth Scholarship
The eligibility criteria are as follows
You should be a citizen or an official refuge in a common wealth country. British protected person can also apply.
You should be in the UK before the academic year (September/October) starts.
Must possess a standard, upper second/ second class or postgraduate degree by October
You should not have worked or pursued the education in any high income or developed country for at least an academic year
You should not be someone who can pursue studies in the UK without the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission scholarship program.The Application Procedure for Common Wealth Scholarship for the UK
The application process is very much dependent on the university which you choose. Different universities have different application rules and requirements. There are some universities out there who make it mandatory on their applicants to fill the official university admission form. This admission form has its own closing date so be careful in this regard.
The application should be made through EAS which is an electronic system introduced by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. Other applications should also be processed through EAS. Ensure that the applications are submitted through EAS to your applied university otherwise, the application will be rejected.
The last date of application is 17th of April, each year. As mentioned already every university has its own closing date. The applications will not be entertained after the closing date of the university. The application should be made by EAS.
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