Commonwealth Shared Scholarship (APPLICATIONS CLOSED)

***please note that applications for this scholarship are currently closed***

IDS is pleased to offer two scholarships in conjunction with the Commonwealth Secretariat.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are offered in partnership with select UK universities.

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Commonwealth Shared 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.

The scholarships are specifically for candidates from least developed and lower middle income Commonwealth countries. They are offered under six development themes:

Science and technology for development
Strengthening health systems and capacity
Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship
Strengthening global peace, security and development
Strengthening resilience and response to crises
Access, inclusion and opportunity

The award is only for master’s courses and not for undergraduate or PhD study. Eligible courses at IDS include:

Read more about studying at IDS at www.ids.ac.uk/learn

How to apply
Apply via the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) online application system. Applicants will also need to apply for one of the above courses via the University of Sussex online application system by the application deadlines below, but do not need to have been made an offer of a place by this date.

Application deadline
Applicants must apply to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission by their deadline of 12 December 2024. Applicants must have applied to the University of Sussex by 31 January 2025.

Contact details
If you have any questions regarding the scheme, please email: [email protected]