FAWE Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarships 2025

02 September 2024

The Commonwealth Scholarships are for students from developing commonwealth countries for Master’s (one-year), PhD, and split-site PhD study in the UK. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID). The prospectus and selection criteria, along with full details of the scholarships and information on how to apply are available for candidates on the Commission’s website at: Click here to apply for a Master's Scholarship Click here to apply for a PhD Scholarship Field(s) of Study All subject areas are eligible for consideration, although the CSC’s selection criteria give priority to those applications that demonstrate strong relevance to development. CSC’s 6 Thematic areas are; i) Science and Technology for Development, ii) Strengthening Health Systems and Capacity, iii) Promoting Global Prosperity, iv) Strengthening Global Peace, Security and Governance, v) Strengthening Resilience and Response to Crises and vi) Access, Inclusion and Opportunity. Target Group The scholarships are targeted to Developing Commonwealth countries, but FAWE will concentrate only on the following member countries that are in the FAWE network. Masters Scholarship Cameroon, Eswatini, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, The Gambia, Uganda, and Zambia only. PhD Scholarship (Excluding Namibia) Cameroon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, The Gambia, Uganda and Zambia only. Eligibility Full eligibility requirements for Master’s candidates are available at: Click here to apply for a Master's Scholarship Full eligibility requirements for PHD candidates are available at: Click here to apply for a PhD Scholarship Advice to Applicants webpage A new Advice to Applicants page has been added to the CSC website along with a list of FAQs. Female candidates are encouraged to apply and priority shall be given to: Candidates who are currently or in the past contributed to FAWENA’s work, mission and vision Past FAWENA beneficiaries/FAWENA scholarship alumni Candidates who have contributed to the promotion of girls’ education, gender equity and equality in education in their current or previous engagements Candidates with first degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates who in their application show commitment that they will contribute to FAWENA’s vision and mission within their communities upon completion of the course. Please note that the deadline for candidates to submit their applications and all supporting documentation through the Commonwealth Scholarship Electronic Application System (EAS) is Tuesday 15 October, 2024 at 16:00 (GMT). A copy of the submitted CSC application with all supporting documents must also reach FAWENA office (fawena@moe.gov.na) on the same day Tuesday 15 October 2024 at 16:00 (GMT). Supporting Documents For an application to be eligible for consideration, applicants must include the following supporting documents. Proof of citizenship or refugee status-uploaded to the online application system 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 References from at least two individuals- submitted directly by the referees to the online application system (referees will be sent an email request). Supporting statement from a proposed supervisor in the UK from at least one of the institutions named on your application form-submitted directly by your proposed supervisor to the online application system (supervisors will be sent an email request) - only applies for PhD applicants. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that her referees are able to complete the references by the deadline and that they receive the reference requests -Masters Applicants. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that her referees and proposed supervisor(s) are able to complete the references and supporting statements by the deadline and that they receive the reference and statement requests -PhD Applicants. The CSC will not accept supporting documentation submitted by nominating agencies or outside the online application system. Application Instructions: All applicants will be expected to have completed the CSC application form online by Tuesday 15 October 2024 at 16:00 (GMT). Information on how to use the EAS, including detailed guides, is available at: Click here to apply for Master's Scholarship (for Masters) Click here to apply for a PHD Scholarship (for PHD) All nomination applications must be made through FAWE National Chapters in the respective countries by Tuesday 15 October 2024 16:00 (GMT). Important Information Please note that when applying on online, applicants should select FAWE as nominating Agency. Deadline for applications is Tuesday 15 October 2024 at 16:00 (GMT). The CSC will not accept any application which are not submitted via the Electronic Application System (EAS) to the nominating agency in the candidates’ home country. All applications must be made through a nominating agency; CSC does not accept direct applications from the candidates. All applicants must submit the required supporting documentation directly to CSC.