The Federal Ministry of Education has officially announced the commencement of the application process for the 2024/2025 Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP). This prestigious scholarship program, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), is designed to support talented individuals from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries in pursuing higher education in the United Kingdom.
Nigerian students aspiring to further their education in the UK are encouraged to apply online, with the application window open from September 10 to October 10, 2024. This opportunity is open to candidates interested in both Master’s and PhD programs.
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Possess a First Class or Upper Second-Class Honours degree in their undergraduate studies.
- For PhD scholarships, a Second Class Lower Division degree is acceptable.
- Hold a valid National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge or exemption certificate.
- Secure at least two admissions from UK universities before applying.
Additionally, candidates 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 commence academic studies in the UK by September 2024.
- Demonstrate the inability to afford studying in the UK without the scholarship.
- Provide all necessary supporting documentation in the required format.
Eligible Countries for Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
Nigerian students are among those eligible to apply, alongside candidates from other Commonwealth countries such as Ghana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, Pakistan, South Africa, and more.
Application Process
The application process is free, and candidates are required to submit their applications online. Applicants must also print their completed forms for submission. For PhD candidates, a supporting statement from a UK university supervisor is mandatory.
The following supporting documents must be uploaded in PDF format:
- Proof of citizenship or refugee status.
- Full academic transcripts.
- References from at least two individuals on institutional letterhead or emailed from a verified source.
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) will not accept documents submitted outside the online system or after the deadline.
Selection Criteria
The CSC evaluates applications based on academic merit, the quality of the research proposal, and the potential impact on the candidate’s home country. The scholarship program seeks individuals who demonstrate the ability to contribute significantly to international development and who are committed to leveraging their education for the benefit of their home nations.
Important Links for Application
Interested candidates can find more details and begin their application process via the following links:
This scholarship represents a significant opportunity for talented Nigerians to advance their education and contribute to global development. Applicants are urged to adhere to the guidelines and deadlines to maximize their chances of securing these scholarships. For further inquiries, candidates can contact the Federal Scholarship Board at fsb@education.gov.ng.
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