Commonwealth Scholarship and Their Eligibility Criteria

Commonwealth Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship offered by the British Council to international students. This renowned program is an opportunity for international students in financial crises. The scholarship available for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in the UK is for those deserving students who can positively impact globally.

Application eligibility for a Commonwealth scholarship is that the student should belong to a Commonwealth nation. The financial aid covers allowances for travel as well as tuition fee options throughout the course duration. No wonder it can transform the lives of even those deserving students who come from economically weak backgrounds.

Eligibility criteria of Commonwealth Scholarships

The first and foremost eligibility criteria for eligibility for such scholarship is that students ought to belong to a commonwealth nation. The next important one is that the students need a good academic record as it is merit-based. Other criteria, as well as requirements, vary as per the degree level and programs.

Eligibility criteria of Commonwealth Scholarships for the Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. doctoral programs:

Bachelor’s program criteria:

1. The student should be 12th pass or should have completed the final year of upper school from a recognized board.
2. The age limit is 40 years.
3. Should be capable of studying without a scholarship program.
4. Students need to belong to and be permanent residents of developing Commonwealth countries such as Bangladesh, Belgium, India, Malaysia, etc.

Master’s Program Criteria:

1. Students need to be permanent citizens and residents of a Commonwealth country.
2. The student shouldn’t be more than 40 years.
3. Students ought not to be enlisted for any master’s program in any foreign university.
4. Students interested in studying abroad or in a training program can apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship.
5. The student should be capable of studying in the UK without a scholarship.
6. The student should have completed a three-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized board of study obtaining 60% in Humanities and Social Sciences (social science subjects) or 65% in Engineering, Technology, Science, and Agriculture (science subjects).
7. Students need to present proof of English proficiency.
8. Applicants who have already stayed abroad for training, specialization, or completion of studies either through scholarship or their funds can apply though they must have remained in India for two years after returning from abroad.

Ph.D. program criteria:

1. Students need to belong to and be permanent residents of a Commonwealth country.
2. The age limit is 40 years.
3. Ph.D. program applicants ought to have a full-time master’s degree or need be in the final semester of the course. Moreover, they should have achieved at least 60% marks in social science subjects and 65% in science subjects.
4. They need not have applied for any Ph.D. or MPhil program at any university.
5. They should be capable of studying in the UK even without a scholarship.
6. Students ought to have a valid and approved admission granted by any university in a Commonwealth country. 

For more information on scholarships and other programs, get in touch with our Overseas Education Consultants in Delhi.