•Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country

•Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country

•Be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the academic year

•Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second class degree (2:2) and a relevant Master's degree

•Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship

•Provide all required supporting documentation and references

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) online application portal allows candidates from eligible Commonwealth countries to apply for postgraduate study in the UK. Scholarships are offered for Master's and PhD programs, as well as Distance Learning and Shared Scholarships. The scholarships are aimed at individuals who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK and who demonstrate potential to contribute to sustainable development in their home countries.

•Full tuition fees covered

•Approved return economy airfare from home country to the UK

•Monthly stipend (living allowance)

•Warm clothing allowance (where applicable)

•Study travel grant for academic trips within the UK or overseas

•Arrival allowance and thesis grant (where applicable)