The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) is responsible for managing Britain’s contribution to the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP).

The CSC supports over 800 awards annually. Awards are funded by the Department for International Development (for developing Commonwealth countries), and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the Scottish Government (for developed Commonwealth countries), in conjunction with UK universities. The CSC also nominates UK citizens for scholarships to study in other Commonwealth countries under the CSFP.

The CSC makes available seven types of award:

• Scholarships for PhD research


• Scholarships for Master’s study


• Shared Scholarships for developing country students who would not otherwise be able to undertake Master’s level study in the UK, jointly supported by UK universities


• Academic Fellowships aimed at mid-career staff in developing country universities


• Split-site Scholarships to support PhD candidates to spend up to one year in the UK as part of their doctoral studies


• Professional Fellowships for mid-career professionals in developing countries


• Distance Learning Scholarships enabling developing country students to study UK Master’s degree courses while living in their home countries

Source: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom website

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