COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MASTERS & PHD 2024. The agency-nominated Master’s program is one of three Master’s programs offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC).

COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS Overview:

he Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth. By attracting individuals with outstanding talent and identifiable potential from all backgrounds and supporting them to become leaders and innovators on returning to their home countries, the CSC’s work combines sustainable development with the UK national interest and provides opportunities for international partnerships and collaboration.

COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS Purpose:

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

Intended Beneficiaries:

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are for candidates from eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries, to undertake full-time taught Master’s study at a UK university.

These scholarships are offered under the six CSC development themes.

COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS Eligible countries:

Please note that only candidates from the eligible countries listed below can apply for Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

To apply for these scholarships, you must meet HEC eligibility in addition to CSC requirements mentioned below:

• ​Be a Pakistani/AJ&K national and permanent resident of Pakistan /AJ&K. Dual nationals are not eligible.
• For Master scholarship, an applicant must hold a first division  in 16 years Bachelors/master’s degree in the relevant field of study.
• For PhD scholarship, an applicant must hold a first division in 17/18 years Masters/MS/MPhil degree in the relevant field of study.
• Candidate must not have Second/Third division in the terminal/last degree. Result-awaiting candidates are eligible to apply.
• All applicants are required to provide HAT test score. Applicant must have obtained a minimum score of 60 out of 100 in HAT test. Those applicants who have taken HAT test on or after January 01, 2022 may upload the test result on HEC portal for consideration and enter their score while filling online HEC application.
• Without providing minimum HAT test score (60 out of 100), applications will not be considered for further process. Those interested applicants who are yet to take HAT test, may register for the same by visiting https://etc.hec.gov.pk/. ETC is accepting applications for HAT test.
• Merit shall be strictly based on HAT score. (HEC reserves the right to modify the merit criteria)

COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS Financial assistance:

• Approved airfare from the Scholar’s home country to the UK and return at the end of the award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor the cost of journeys made before the award is confirmed).
• Approved tuition fees: full fees are covered by agreement between the CSC and the UK university, and Scholars are not liable to pay for any part of the tuition fee.
• Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,347 per month, or £1,652 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at current levels).
• Warm clothing allowance, where applicable.
• Study travel grant towards the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas.
• If a Scholar has children and is widowed, divorced, or a single parent, child allowance of child allowance of £576.61 per month for the first child, and £143 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if their children are living with them at the same address in the UK.
• For more information for COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS , see the current Handbook for Commonwealth Scholars. Please note that the conditions outlined in the Handbook are subject to change.

How to apply:

​Applicants are required to submit online applications at the Commonwealth and HEC portals. In case the applicant fails to submit online application forms on BOTH websites mentioned in Step (1) & Step (2) below, HEC is unable to accept their application.

Step- 1 (Commonwealth Online Application)

• Candidates must apply using the CSC’s online application system mentioned below. The CSC is unable to accept any applications that are not submitted via the online application system or after the closing date listed above.

Kindly visit below mentioned links for further details on the eligibility criteria & terms of the award

For Master: Click here to read information for a Master’s Scholarship

For PhD: Click here to read information for a PhD Scholarship

​​Step – 2 (HEC Online application)

• Apply online at HEC website: https://scholarships.hec.gov.pk/#/auth/login  After registering and filling your profile, please select “Learning Opportunities Abroad”. After submission of the application, get its printed copy to be signed by applicant. HEC online application portal shall close on October 17, 2023 (04.00 PM Pakistan Time)

Before applying, kindly update your HEC profile with latest email/cell number & updated information. You are advised to complete and submit your application as soon as possible, as the online application system will be very busy in the days leading up to the application deadline.

Important Note:

Application without submitting both Commonwealth Application form and online HEC form will not be entertained in any case (submitted applications must also be complete in all aspects)

Keep a copy of your HEC online application and Commonwealth online application after successful submission to relevant portals.

Hardcopies of HEC application form (along with relevant academic documents viz. transcripts, equivalence for foreign degree, statement of purpose, research plan/proposal, copies of CNIC, Domicile) & submitted Commonwealth scholarship forms (proof of minimum 02 references & placement letter) may be kept saved for applicant’s own record.

​DO NOT SEND HARD COPIES OF APPLICATIONS TO HEC.

Note:

• HEC endorses equal opportunity; females are encouraged to apply. The female Nomination ratio shall be minimum 45%.
• HEC online portal shall close as per the deadline, thereafter, no candidate may be able to apply. Also, incomplete applications (not submitted/saved) will NOT be accepted.
• Please note that HEC has only a facilitation role in the nomination process, as the final selection will be made by the donor country. Further, HEC will have no financial liability regarding this scholarship.
• In case of submitting false information at any stage, HEC reserves the right to cancel and debar applicants for all future scholarships.
• It is the sole responsibility of applicants to ensure that they apply on both Commonwealth and HEC portal before the deadline of the deadline of October 17, 2023.​

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