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Apply Now for the Commonwealth Split Site Scholarship 2025 (Step-by-Step Guide)
Apply Now for the Commonwealth Split Site Scholarship 2025 (Step-by-Step Guide)
The Commonwealth Split Site Scholarship 2025 offers students from Commonwealth countries a unique chance to complete part of their PhD research in the UK with full financial support.
This fully funded scholarship covers tuition, monthly stipends, travel, visa fees, accommodation, and family allowances. Eligible applicants must be citizens of a Commonwealth country and hold a master’s degree in a relevant field.
This guide walks you through the step-by-step application process for the 2025 Commonwealth Split Site PhD Scholarship.
Commonwealth Split Site Scholarship Overview
Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
Eligible Countries: Commonwealth Countries
Benefits: Full Scholarship | £1,652 Monthly Stipends | Accommodation | Airfare
IELTS Requirement: Not Required
Deadline: December 16, 2024
Scholarship Details
The Commonwealth Split Site PhD Scholarship supports a one-year study period at a UK university as part of a PhD program conducted in the applicant’s home country.
The 12-month UK study can take place at any stage of the PhD program, provided it fits the study plan.
The study period may be split into phases, with no more than 12 months between each.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
1. Citizenship: Be a citizen, refugee, or British Protected Person of an eligible Commonwealth country.
2. Residency: Be permanently residing in an eligible Commonwealth country.
3. PhD Registration: Be enrolled in a PhD program at a university in an eligible Commonwealth country by September 2025.
4. Institutional Link: Establish a formal link between the home and UK universities, supported by both supervisors.
5. Start Date: Be available to begin studies in the UK by September 2025.
6. Academic Qualifications: Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honors or a lower second class degree with a relevant master’s degree by September 2025.
7. Financial Need: Demonstrate inability to afford UK study without the scholarship.
Scholarship Benefits
Airfare: Approved travel costs between home country and the UK.
Tuition Fees: Fully covered.
Stipend: £1,347 per month or £1,652 for London-based universities.
Warm Clothing Allowance: Provided if applicable.
Study Travel Grant: Covers study-related travel within the UK or overseas.
Child Allowance: £576.61 per month for the first child and £143 for each additional child (for single, widowed, or divorced parents).
Required Documents
1. Qualifications: Details of all undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
2. Publications and Prizes: A list of up to 10 achievements.
3. Employment History: Explanation of work experience relevant to the program.
4. References: Contact details of three referees, with at least two references included in the application.
5. Development Impact Statement: Four-part statement explaining the potential impact of the scholarship.
Step-by-Step Application Process
1. Check Eligibility: Confirm citizenship, academic qualifications, and financial need.
2. Research Host Institutions: Identify UK institutions and supervisors.
3. Prepare Research Proposal: Draft a detailed proposal.
4. Contact National Nominating Agency: Confirm if you need to apply through this agency.
5. Complete Application: Apply via the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission portal or national nominating agency.
6. Provide References: Ensure timely submission of reference letters.
7. Submit Documents: Upload all required documents, including transcripts.
8. Attend Interviews: Participate if required.
9. Wait for Results: Await notification.
10. Accept the Offer: Follow provided instructions.
11. Prepare for Study: Secure a student visa and arrange travel.
12. Begin Research: Start your research program in the UK.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity! Start your journey toward academic excellence with the Commonwealth Split Site Scholarship 2025.
