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
- Full Tuition Coverage: Funded jointly by the CSC and King’s College London.
- Living Stipend: £1,690 per month for students studying in London.
- Airfare: Return flights between the scholar’s home country and the UK.
- 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:
- Academic Excellence
- Quality of Study Proposal
- Potential Development Impact
Application Process
Applicants are required to:
- Prepare Supporting Documents:
- Valid passport or national ID proving Commonwealth citizenship.
- Full academic transcripts (with certified English translations, if applicable).
- 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).
- 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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