Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship, UK: Applications Open for Sep'25 Intake

The Commonwealth Scholarship (CWS) is among the prestigious need-based scholarships offered to meritorious and talented international students to study in UK. The applicants can be from Commonwealth countries like India, Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Malaysia, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and more.

The Indian Ministry of Education has announced the commencement of online applications for the 2025 Commonwealth Scholarship applications for full-time Masters in UK. This scholarship covers tuition fees, living and travel expenses for the shortlisted candidates.

The application window is now open for the programs beginning in September and October 2025 in the UK Universities. Study abroad aspirants from India can apply for this scholarship via Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s Online Application System and the Indian Ministry’s SAKSHAT Portal.

Students need to hurry as the scholarship applications window closes on 15^th October 2024.

Eligibility Criteria of Commonwealth Scholarship

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants are required to fulfill the following requirements:

• Should be a citizen of India.
• Should hold at least an upper second-class degree i.e., equivalent to 60% or higher in bachelor’s studies, by September 2025.
• Must secure admission from a listed UK University by 31^st October 2024 and demonstrate a financial need.
• He/she should be available to begin the academic studies by the start of academic year i.e., in September 2025.
• If applying for a second Master’s degree, applicant must provide justification as to why he/she wishes to undertake this study.
  

Application Process & Deadline of Commonwealth Scholarship

The application process for a Commonwealth Scholarship UK is entirely online and the applicants are required to submit their respective applications via ‘Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s Online Application System’ or ‘Ministry of Education’s Sakshat Portal’. Mentioned below are the steps to be followed to apply for the scholarship:

• Step 1: Applicants can visit the official online portal of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s website and fill out the application form with details regarding academic records, personal details and other necessary information.
  
• Step 2: They need to attach all the necessary documents with the application form as per the specified format and size.
  
• Step 3: They must submit the application form before the application deadline for the respective academic year.

• Step 4: They need to submit the application on or before October 15^th, 2024, by 16:00 BST (15:00 GMT) for this Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year.
  

Themes of Commonwealth Scholarship

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission aims to support the students committed to contributing to India’s development upon their return to the country. Therefore, the commission has outlined six developmental themes under which the CWS is offered:

• Science and Technology for Development
• Strengthening Health Systems and Capacity
• Promoting Global Prosperity
• Strengthening Global Peace, Security and Governance
• Strengthening Resilience and Response to Crises
• Access, Inclusion and Opportunity

Interested applicants are advised to review detailed guidelines on the official website of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. In case of additional information, they can refer to the Ministry of Education's official notification as well.

Those who need further assistance for applying to this prestigious scholarship to study in UK, can connect with UK Experts at KC Overseas Education. KC’s experts will not only guide the applicants through the entire process for this scholarship but also suggest numerous other scholarships that they can apply for based on their eligibility.