Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government’s Commonwealth scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. Since 1960, the CSC has funded over 30,000 individuals to study in the UK and gain skills, acquire knowledge and build networks to tackle global development challenges. The Ministry of Education and Training is pleased to announce that the CSC in the United Kingdom (CSC) is inviting 2 nominations from Tonga for Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships for the academic year starting in September 2025.
The Ministry of Education and Training is now accepting applications for 2025 Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships in the United Kingdom. Deadline: October 15, 2024.
Click here to apply for a Master's Scholarship
How to apply
- Candidates must apply using the CSC’s online application system which can be found on the CSC website. Each scholarship has a ‘How to apply’ section which will have information and guidance on the application process and the link to the online application system. The CSC is unable to accept any applications that are not submitted via the online application system or after the closing date listed above.
CSC Eligibility Criteria for Commonwealth Master’s Candidates
To apply for these scholarships, you must:
- Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
- Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
- Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2025
- By September 2025, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, OR a second-class degree (2:2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree). The CSC would not normally fund a second UK Master’s degree. If you are applying for a second UK Master’s degree, you will need to provide justification as to why you wish to undertake this study
- Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship
- Provide full transcripts detailing all your higher education qualifications including to-date transcripts for any qualifications you are currently studying (with certified translations if not in English) – uploaded to the online application system
- Provide references from at least two individuals.
Contact:
CSC:
- Visit their website
- Follow them on Twitter @commschols
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
The Ministry of Education and Training’s Scholarships Unit will be holding information sessions for those interested in applying, on the following dates: Sept. 23, 4:00pm; Sept. 30, 4pm, and Oct. 7, 4:00pm at the Ministry of Education and Training’s Main Conference Room. Ápimataka, Tofoa. For questions, please contact the Scholarships Office at Email:naififita [at] gmail [dot] com or sptelefoni [at] gmail [dot] com ; telephone:7400944/7400943
Please note that all applicants are recruited in line with the CSC’s anti-fraud policy and procedure which can be viewed here.
Further general conditions, information and guidelines can be found on the CSC website.
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