University of Edinburgh 2021 Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for Developing Countries

The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme is a joint initiative between the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and UK universities, including the University of Edinburgh, to jointly support scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom.

Applications from students planning to study the following eligible programmes will be considered:

• MSc Africa and International Development
• MSc International Development
• MSc Global Health Policy
• MSc Global Crime, Justice and Security

• Table of Content
• About University of Edinburgh
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
• Requirements for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Edinburgh

From Nobel laureates and Olympic champions to space explorers and prime ministers, the University of Edinburgh has been influencing history since it opened the gates to its first students in 1583. Following the Scottish Enlightenment of the 18th century, the University was positioned at the forefront of academia and critical thinking. Due to the determination and perseverance of a group of Edinburgh intellectuals, established facts about the world were being boldly and consistently challenged. Amid this group was David Hume, philosopher, economist and essayist known for his philosophi... continue reading

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

The award is financed jointly by the University of Edinburgh and DfID. The award will cover: (i) All tuition fees; (ii) Air fare to and from the United Kingdom; (iii) Expenses for accommodation and maintenance. Payments for the academic year 2020-21 are set at £1,116 per month for the programme of study

Requirements for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Qualification

To apply for these scholarships, you must:

• Be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British protected person
• Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
• Be available to start your academic studies in the UK (on campus study only) by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2021 and have applied for admission to one of the programmes detailed above – University of Edinburgh application process
• By August 2021, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard
• Not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a developed country
• Be unable, either yourself or through your family, to pay to study in the UK

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Application for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme should be made through the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission’s Electronic Application System (EAS).

More details including how to access the Electronic Application System (EAS) can be found on the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission’s website.

For more details, visit University of Edinburgh website.