KCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2025

The KCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2025 offers an incredible opportunity for talented individuals from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries to pursue a Master’s degree at King’s College London (KCL).

This fully-funded scholarship is a part of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s (CSC) ongoing efforts to foster sustainable development and promote international collaboration and leadership.

Programme Objectives

• Purpose: The scholarship aims to address the development needs of Commonwealth nations by equipping skilled professionals and academics with advanced training.
• Target Beneficiaries: This programme is designed for outstanding postgraduate students from least-developed and middle-income countries, including those affected by conflict and fragility, who lack the financial resources to study in the UK.

Key Details

• Degree Level: Master’s
• Host Institution: King’s College London (KCL)
• Location: United Kingdom
• Funding Body: Commonwealth Scholarships Commission
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
• Eligible Countries: Low- and Middle-Income Commonwealth Nations
• Deadline: January 8, 2025

Scholarship Benefits

1. Full Tuition Coverage: Funded jointly by the CSC and King’s College London.
2. Living Stipend: £1,690 per month for students studying in London.
3. Airfare: Return flights between the scholar’s home country and the UK.
4. Additional Allowances:
   • Warm clothing grant (if applicable).
   • Thesis grant for dissertation preparation.
   • Study travel grant for UK or overseas trips.
   • Child allowance for single parents.
   • Tuberculosis (TB) test reimbursement for visa purposes.
   • Tailored financial support for scholars with disabilities through the CSC’s disability assessment programme.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be a citizen or hold refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country.
• Be permanently resident in an eligible country.
• Start studies in the UK by September 2025.
• Possess a first degree with at least upper second-class (2:1) honours or a relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Have not worked or studied for over one academic year in a high-income country.
• Be unable to afford UK study without the scholarship.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be assessed based on:

1. Academic Excellence
2. Quality of Study Proposal
3. Potential Development Impact

Application Process

Applicants are required to:

1. Prepare Supporting Documents:
   • Valid passport or national ID proving Commonwealth citizenship.
   • Full academic transcripts (with certified English translations, if applicable).
2. Complete the Online Application Form:
   • Outline academic qualifications and employment history.
   • Submit a personal statement detailing career goals, development impact plans, and leadership experience.
   • Provide three references, including one from a current employer (if applicable).
3. Submit the Following Statements:
   • Development Impact Statement: Explaining how their studies will address global, national, or local development issues.
   • Study Plan: Including detailed academic objectives.
   • Career Objectives: Short-term and long-term goals.

Method of Application

• Visit the Shared Scholarships Portal
• Ensure all supporting documents are uploaded to the online application system before the January 8, 2025 deadline.
• No application fees are charged by the CSC.

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