Commonwealth Scholarship
Fully funded (tuition, monthly stipend, flights, study travel grant)
Scholarship Overview & FAQs
Commonwealth Scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarships are intended for talented individuals who have the potential to make a very significant contribution to their home countries upon graduation. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), these scholarships cover all study expenses, living allowances, and travel.
Coverage & Financial Benefits
- Approved airfare from home to UK
- Full tuition fees covered
- Stipend of £1,347 per month (or £1,652 inside London)
- Warm clothing allowance
Eligibility Criteria
- 1Must be a citizen or permanent resident of a participating Commonwealth country (e.g. Bangladesh)
- 2Must hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honors standard
- 3Must be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship
Required Application Documents
- Transcripts
- Two references
- Admission offer from a UK university
- Personal statement
Host University
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UKThe University of Cambridge is a collegiate research university in Cambridge, England. Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world's third-oldest university in continuous operation. The university's founding followed the arrival of scholars who left the University of Oxford for Cambridge after a dispute with local townspeople. The two ancient English universities, although sometimes described as rivals, share many common features and are often jointly referred to as Oxbridge.
View Admission GuideApplication Process
- Step 1Apply to a nominating agency in your home country (e.g. UGC in Bangladesh) OR apply through selected non-governmental organisations.
- Step 2Submit the online application via the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission portal.
- Step 3Complete admission applications directly to the UK university.