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Chevening in Jordan

Study in the UK on a fully funded Chevening Scholarship

Applications for 2024-2025 Chevening Scholarships are now closed.

Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarships programme. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations, we offer awards to study in the UK for one year on a fully funded master’s degree course.

Successful Chevening candidates come from a diverse range of countries and backgrounds, but they all demonstrate the passion, vision and skills needed to shape a better world.

There are many benefits to being selected, including fully funded tuition fees, access to some of the best quality education in the world, exclusive networking opportunities, and the chance to explore the UK’s diverse culture.

At the end of your scholarship, you’ll join our diverse community of over 55,000 global alumni. You’ll return home equipped with the knowledge and networks to bring your ideas to life and thrive in your career.

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Required documents

All Chevening applicants must submit their education documents, references, and one unconditional UK university offer. The deadlines for these required documents are in the Chevening application timeline . Use the ‘update my application’ button above to upload them.

If you are conditionally selected for a Chevening Scholarship, it is essential that you submit these documents in order to remain in the process.

Selection updates and timelines

You will receive email updates about your application status at each step of the selection process. You can also check your status on the online application system. Log in using your registration details. Take a look at the Chevening application timeline  and our  FAQs  for a better understanding of the upcoming stages of the selection process.

Due to the large number of applications received each year, we are unable to provide individual application status updates or feedback to unsuccessful applicants. Please do not contact your British embassy or high commission with application enquiries.

Application guidance

You may wish to review our guidance to help you with the next steps.

Applications are now closed.

Applications for fully funded Chevening Scholarships for one-year master’s degrees at UK universities are now closed. Subscribe to the Alphagram to be the first to find out when applications reopen in 2024.

What is included?

As Chevening Scholarships are fully-funded, your award includes the following:

• university tuition fees
• a monthly stipend
• travel costs to and from the UK
• an arrival allowance
• a homeward departure allowance
• the cost of one visa application
• a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK

How to apply

We recommend that you review the following pages to help you prepare your application:

• Eligibility
• Work experience

For information about the application and selection process, visit the application timeline and frequently asked questions .

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Commonwealth PhD Scholarships

by Alumni Team | Aug 2, 2022

COMMONWEALTH PHD SCHOLARSHIPS

How to apply, supporting documentation, advice for applicants, choosing a university/course, applicant eligibility.

• Eligible countries

Completing the application form

• Selection process and criteria

Tenure and placement

Financial assistance, general conditions, faqs and enquiries.

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for applicants from least developed countries and fragile States, as classified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), in the Commonwealth,  for full-time doctoral study at a UK university.

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth. By attracting individuals with outstanding talent and identifiable potential from all backgrounds and supporting them to become leaders and innovators on returning to their home countries, the CSC’s work combines sustainable development with the UK national interest and provides opportunities for international partnerships and collaboration.

Purpose: Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) , Commonwealth PhD scholarships contribute to the development needs of Commonwealth countries by supporting research that will have a developmental impact. They also enhance individual teaching and research capacity leading to increase institutional capacity in academic and other sectors in Commonwealth countries, and will contribute to UK higher education and research by attracting high-calibre international applicants and encouraging links and collaboration, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

Intended beneficiaries: Commonwealth PhD scholarships are for high-quality graduates who have the potential to undertake world-class research of a developmental nature and to become influential leaders, teachers, or researchers in their home countries.

These scholarships are offered under the six  CSC Development themes .

Applications for Commonwealth PhD scholarships for the 2024/25 academic year are now closed.

Applications to the CSC must be made using the CSC’s online application system.

The CSC is unable to accept any applications or documentation not submitted via the online application system .

Applicants are advised to complete and submit applications as early as possible, as the online application system will be very busy in the days leading up to the application deadline.

As well as applying to the CSC, applicants must apply to a nominating agency .

There are three types of nominating agency for PhD scholarships:

• National nominating agencies  – this is the main route of application.
• Selected universities/university bodies  – which can nominate their own academic staff.
• Selected non-governmental organisations and charitable bodies .

Nominating agencies put forward applicants to the CSC for consideration. The CSC does not accept direct applications for these scholarships.

Each nominating agency oversees its own selection process and may have additional eligibility criteria.  Applicants must check with the nominating agency for their specific advice and rules for applying, and their own eligibility criteria.

Nominating agencies may set their own closing dates for applications.

Agencies will nominate candidates to the CSC by December 2023.

Applicants can expect to hear the outcome by July 2024. We will contact all applicants by email and they should ensure all folders of their email accounts are monitored, including junk mail and spam folders. A scholarship offer may be withdrawn if an applicant is emailed but does not respond within a specified time.

Applications must include supporting documentation to be eligible.

Please note that applicants are required to collect references and supporting statements, on institution letterhead or an email clearly showing the sender’s details, from referees and proposed supervisors in the UK and then upload them in PDF format to the application system with their other supporting documentation.

The references and supporting statements must be uploaded to the application system by the deadline for applications and we are unable to accept references and supporting statements any other way or after this date.

Applicants must upload the following documents with the application:

• Proof that they are a citizen or have refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country: a copy of a valid passport (or national ID card) showing a photograph, date of birth, and country of citizenship.
• Full transcripts detailing all higher education qualifications, including to-date transcripts for any courses currently being studied, with certified translations if not in English. Where any transcripts are missing or do not include all pages, the application will be considered ineligible.
• References from at least two individuals, in PDF format, signed and on institutional letterhead or an email clearly showing the sender’s details.
• A supporting statement, in PDF format, signed and on institutional letterhead or an email clearly showing the sender’s details, from a proposed supervisor in the UK from at least one of the institutions named on the application form.

Applications will be considered ineligible if any of the required documentation is not included by the closing date.

The CSC will not accept supporting documentation submitted outside the online application system.

When completing the references, referees should be asked to comment as fully as possible on the applicant, keeping in mind the following points for inclusion, as appropriate:

• How long, and in what capacity, the referee has known the applicant.
• The referee’s views on the applicant’s suitability for the proposed Scholarship and the need for the particular subject of study in the UK.
• Information on how, and to what extent, the applicant has shown ability in terms of capability to grasp concepts and reason analytically; capacity for original thought; and motivation and perseverance in achieving objectives.
• Assessment of the applicant’s particular strengths and weaknesses.
• The applicant’s potential to impact development in their home country.
• Any other general qualities which the referee considers would make the applicant a good recipient of a Scholarship.

Please note that the CSC does not charge apply for any of its scholarships or fellowships through its online application system.

When completing supporting statements, proposed supervisors should be asked to confirm that they are, in principle, prepared to have the applicant working with them and that they have the facilities to undertake the research. They should also be asked how the applicant’s plan of study fits with the expertise of their department and to indicate how much of the applicant’s plan of study, if any, they wrote. Any additional comments they make will be appreciated by the Commission.

Applicants can find general information about applying for a Commonwealth Scholarship on our advice for applicants page .

Please read and complete the PhD Scholarships eligibility checklist before submitting your application.

Applicants may find the following resources useful when researching their choices of institution and course of study in the UK:

• Study UK – British Council website, with guidance for international students and a course and institution search
• Steps to Postgraduate Study – a guide to asking the right questions about taught postgraduate study in the UK
• Postgrad.com  – information for postgraduate students, with a course search
• Prospects – information on postgraduate study in the UK
• Research Excellent Framework 2021 results – results of a system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions
• UCAS Postgraduate – guidance on how to find and apply for a postgraduate course
• Discover Uni – the official website for comparing UK higher education course data
• UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) – advice for international students on choosing a course of study

The CSC is not responsible for the content of external sites.

Applicants can also discover how Commonwealth Alumni are making an impact and leading change across critical development issues by visiting our development impact stories page .

To apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
• Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
• Be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2024.
• By September 2024, hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)*.
• Not be registered for a PhD, or an MPhil leading to a PhD, at a UK university or in their home country before September/October 2024.
• Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
• Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format.

*The CSC recognises that disabled people have often faced and overcome challenges or barriers in their education journey which have prevented them achieving the academic requirement for a Commonwealth Scholarship. Disabled applicants who can demonstrate their potential to contribute to international development but who do not hold a 2:1 Undergraduate degree may be considered for a contextualised nomination through the Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum (CDPF) nominator. For more information, please contact CDPF directly using the details on our NGOs and charitable body nominators page .

The CSC aims to identify talented individuals who have the potential to make change. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants. For further information on the support available to scholars who share that they have a disability, see the  CSC disability support statement .

There is no age limit for CSC applications. Applicants are advised to confirm with their employers any age restrictions on leave entitlement they may have in place.

Eligible Countries

Please note that only applicants from the eligible countries listed below can apply for Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (for least developed countries and fragile states, as classified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), in 2023/24.

Bangladesh Cameroon Kenya Kiribati Lesotho Malawi Mozambique Nigeria Pakistan Rwanda Sierra Leone Solomon Islands Tanzania The Gambia Togo Tuvalu Uganda Zambia

In the application form, applicants are asked to:

• List all undergraduate and postgraduate university qualifications obtained.
• List up to 10 publications and prizes.
• Provide details of employment history and explain how the experience gained supports and is relevant to the programme to be undertaken in the UK.
• List names and positions of three referees who are qualified to comment on both their capacity to benefit from the proposed Scholarship in the UK and their ability to deliver development impact afterwards. One of the referees must be a current employer (if applicable) and at least two references must be included with the application.
• Provide a Development Impact statement in four parts.

In the first part applicants should explain how the proposed scholarship relates to:

• Development issues at the global, national, and local level
• Development issues connected to the chosen CSC development theme and the wider sector

The second part should explain how they intend to apply their new skills once the Scholarship ends.

The third part should outline what they expect will change in development terms following the Scholarship, including:

• The outcomes that they aim to achieve
• The timeframe for their implementation
• Who the beneficiaries will be

In the fourth part applicants should write about how the impact of their work could be best measured and evidenced.

Applicants are also asked to:

• Confirm what their award objectives are and how each of them will be met by the Scholarship programme.
• Confirm what their career plans are for the 5 years following the Scholarship.
• Confirm their long-term career plans.
• Provide a detailed plan of study.
• Provide a personal statement to summarise the ways in which their personal background has encouraged them to want to make an impact in their home country. Applicants may wish to highlight any areas where they have already made significant contributions, including overcoming personal or community barriers in accessing higher education or within their field.
• Summarise the ways in which they have engaged in voluntary activities and the opportunities they have had to demonstrate leadership.

Selection Process and criteria

Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:

• Academic merit
• Quality of research proposal
• Potential impact on the development of the candidate’s come country

For further details, see the Commonwealth Scholarships selection criteria .

Applicants should note the criteria carefully and link their answers in the application form to each point listed.

Scholarships are tenable at any approved UK university or higher education institution with which the CSC has a part-funding agreement for a specific programme of research for 36 months of full-time study only. For the full list, see here: cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/uk-universities

Scholarships are to obtain one degree; funding will not be extended to enable candidates to complete a qualification in addition to or higher than that for which the selection was made.

Scholarships are made in respect of full-time study only and no other course of study may be undertaken at the same time.

The CSC does not provide new direct financial or promotional support for the fossil fuel energy sector overseas, defined as the extraction, production, transportation, refining and marketing of crude oil, natural gas or thermal coal, as well as any fossil-fuel fired power plants.

Applicants must make clear in the application which qualification they are applying for. This will enable the CSC to consider the application in the correct category. Applications which do not make this clear may be considered ineligible.

Applicants are advised to list three universities and supervisors that they think are the most appropriate for their study, in order of preference, and to explain their reasons. This is important because the CSC will not change the university or supervisor (or the order of preference) of a provisionally selected candidate after the point of selection, unless exceptional information becomes available that could not have been foreseen at the time of application.

Applicants may propose to study at one university for a four-year PhD, but this must be based in a recognised Doctoral Training Centre. They must research this option thoroughly and justify its added value compared with a three-year PhD. As the CSC will fund only a limited number of four-year PhDs, applicants are strongly advised to also propose at least one three-year PhD choice.

The CSC will make the final decision on institution of study, and reserves the right to overrule any preferences indicated by the candidate. The CSC will consider the suitability of the course and its value for money when deciding on any overrule.

Applicants must take the necessary steps to apply for admission to their preferred universities in advance of their scholarship application. Many courses have strict admission deadlines and candidates should check admission requirements carefully when applying. If an applicant is selected for a scholarship and has not applied and been accepted for a course, it may not be possible to proceed with the scholarship.

Applicants must provide a supporting statement for a named supervisor from at least one of the UK universities to which they are applying. Details of what the supporting statement should include are outlined in the supporting documentation section. Applicants are strongly advised to provide a supporting statement from a supervisor at the first choice university. If not, the CSC reserves the right to select for placement at another university for which a statement is provided.

Each scholarship provides:

• Approved airfare from the Scholar’s home country to the UK and return at the end of the award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor the cost of journeys made before the award is confirmed).
• Approved tuition fees: full fees are covered by agreement between the CSC and the UK university, and Scholars are not liable to pay for any part of the tuition fee.
• Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,347 per month, or £1,652 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at current levels).
• Warm clothing allowance, where applicable.
• Study travel grant towards the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas.
• Provision towards the cost of fieldwork undertaken overseas (the cost of one economy class return airfare to the fieldwork location), where approved.
• Paid mid-term visit (airfare) to the Scholar’s home country, unless they have claimed or intend to claim spouse and/or child allowances during their scholarship or have received a return airfare to their home country for fieldwork.
• If a Scholar is accompanied by their spouse but no children: spouse allowance of £290 per month for a maximum period of nine months, if they and their spouse are living together at the same address in the UK (unless the spouse is also in receipt of a scholarship; other conditions also apply).
• If a Scholar is accompanied by their spouse and children: spouse allowance of £290 per month and child allowance of £290 per month for the first child, and £143 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if their spouse and children are living with them at the same address in the UK (unless their spouse is also in receipt of a scholarship; other conditions also apply).
• If a Scholar has children and is widowed, divorced, or a single parent, child allowance of child allowance of £576.61 per month for the first child, and £143 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if their children are living with them at the same address in the UK.

If a Scholar shares that they have a disability, a full assessment of their needs and eligibility for additional financial support will be offered by the CSC.

The CSC’s family allowances are intended to be only a contribution towards the cost of maintaining a Scholar’s family in the UK. The true costs are likely to be considerably higher, and Scholars must be able to supplement these allowances to support any family members who accompany them to the UK.

For more information, see the current Handbook for Commonwealth Scholars .

Please note that the conditions outlined in the Handbook are subject to change.

A Commonwealth Scholarship covers fees, approved fares, and personal maintenance. Other scholarships, awards, or bursaries that cover the same costs may not be held concurrently.

For the CSC to administer the application effectively and efficiently after submission, it will be necessary to create a record in the applicant’s name. If they apply for an award to the CSC, their details will be kept on file. Basic anonymised demographic data for all applicants will be kept for analytical research. The CSC is committed to protecting personal information and to being transparent about the information we are collecting about applicants and what we do with it. To find out more, see our privacy notice .

Applicant’s personal information will be used to conduct necessary due diligence checks to CSC’s satisfaction, before CSC proceeds with any type of formal agreement or contractual relationship. In most cases, the due diligence checks will be straightforward, however further information may be requested, so we ask for full co-operation to speed up the process.

If an applicant does not agree to personal data being used for the purpose of conducting due diligence, unfortunately CSC will not be able to proceed further with the application process.

If an application is successful, the CSC will notify the applicant that they have been provisionally selected (selected for an award subject to the CSC agreeing terms of admission to the university) at which point they will be a provisional scholarship candidate.

The CSC does not require any applicants to take an IELTS (English language) test.

The CSC will not be able to offer a scholarship if it would contravene the terms and conditions of another scholarship previously held.

When terms of admission to the university have been agreed, the CSC will provide a Notification of Award (formal offer of a scholarship).

When all conditions of the Notification of Award have been met, the CSC will provide a formal Confirmation of Award.

Candidates will be required to submit a Health and Disability Form  before the Confirmation of Award can be issued.

Candidates will be required to sign an undertaking to return to their home country as soon as possible after the end of the award.

Candidates are expected to start the award on the date stated in the Notification of Award.

If a candidate requires a Student visa to come to the UK to study, they must meet all relevant immigration requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. They should check the GOV.UK website for updated information.

All UK immigration regulations are set by UK Visas and Immigration and are subject to change. The CSC has no control over these regulations.

Candidates will be selected for an award based on the plan of study outlined on the application form, which is not expected to change significantly during the award. Any such changes must be agreed by the CSC.

Throughout their award, Scholars are expected to reside in the UK, and must seek approval from the CSC in advance of any overseas travel.

Scholars must not undertake paid employment during the award without approval from the CSC in advance.

Collaboration is a feature of doctoral research. The CSC expects that participants in collaborative projects will develop a collaborative agreement to clarify the contributions and rights of each partner. The CSC will not get involved in negotiating an exploitation agreement but will need to be assured that an arrangement acceptable to all parties exists. Arrangements should be made to identify, protect, and value any arising intellectual property and to secure a suitable return to the institution and the investigators through exploitation. The CSC considers the intellectual property ownership to lie initially with the student; however, many universities have their own locally applicable policy. In many cases, it is in the best interest of a student for ownership to be vested with the university, which will have greater negotiating powers and will be likely to be able to seek the best returns in any exploitation agreement. Award holders are expected to notify the CSC when CSC-funded intellectual property is exploited.

The CSC will consider a request to extend a Scholar’s leave to remain in the UK after their award only if they wish to move from Master’s to PhD study. Strict conditions will apply.

The CSC cannot provide a letter of support or permission for Scholars to remain in or return to the UK after the award to enable them to work or undertake postdoctoral study.

The following are not eligible to apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship or Fellowship; an employee, a former employee, or relative of an employee of the Government of the United Kingdom; or a staff member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities or the British Council; or a Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioner, former Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioner or a relative of a Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioner. Former employees of the organisations listed above are eligible to apply three years after ceasing their employment with them.

In line with the UK Bribery Act 2010, any applicant convicted of bribery will be banned from reapplying for a Commonwealth Scholarship or Fellowship for a period of up to five years.

Applicants are expected to adhere to the CSC’s Code of Conduct for award holders and the Disciplinary Policy and Procedure .

An award may be terminated at any time for reasons of unsatisfactory conduct, progress, or attendance, or if registration is suspended or terminated by the university for any reason.

The CSC is committed to administering and managing its scholarships and fellowships in a fair and transparent manner. For more information, see the CSC Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedure at and the FCDO guidance on reporting fraud .

The CSC is committed proactively to safeguard and promote the welfare of our beneficiaries, and to protect its staff, Commissioners, beneficiaries and all those with whom the CSC comes into contact. The CSC requires staff, members of the Commission, applicants for and recipients of CSC awards and suppliers to act consistently with its requirements for safeguarding. Applicants should note the  CSC Safeguarding Policy which sets out the obligation for staff, members of the Commission, applicants for and recipients of CSC awards and suppliers to act consistently with its requirements for safeguarding.  Any safeguarding concerns should be reported to the Commission at:   [email protected]

All conditions of award are subject to UK local law and practices and are subject to change by the CSC.

For more information, see the current Handbook for Commonwealth Scholars . Please note that the conditions outlined in the Handbook are subject to change.

For general information about applying for Commonwealth Scholarships or Fellowships, please see our FAQs page.

For queries not covered on the website, please use the contact us form .

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Studentships and doctoral training

Get a studentship to fund your doctorate.

UKRI studentships offer funding for doctoral research. They also offer you access to training, networking and development opportunities to help you build a research and innovation career.

Our expectations for research organisations, supervisors and students are set out in the statement of expectations for doctoral training .

You could get:

• a minimum stipend of £19,237 per year for your living costs, which is paid to you in regular instalments
• support for your tuition fees (minimum £4,786 per year)

The stipend is usually non-taxable and does not need to be paid back. Some research organisations may offer more if you study in London, or they or one of their collaborators might decide to top up the payment. This will be outlined in the studentship advert from the research organisation.

We normally pay the support for tuition fees directly to your research organisation.

The levels given here are for the academic year 2024 to 2025. UKRI’s approach to doctoral stipend and fee levels will be reviewed through the  new deal for postgraduate research .

Additional support for your doctoral studies

As a UKRI-funded doctoral student, you may be able to access additional funding to cover the cost of other related training and development opportunities.

This could include:

• conference attendance
• language training
• overseas research visits
• internships or placements with a non-academic partner

The availability of support will depend on the research organisation and the training grants they have on offer. You should contact the research organisation you are interested in applying to, to find out what you could get.

Extra support if you have a disability

If you have a disability, you may be entitled to a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) on top of your studentship.

You should speak to your research organisation’s disability advisor to assess your needs. They can help put the right support in place, including a DSA application if necessary. You cannot claim DSA directly from UKRI.

DSA helps to cover the cost of any additional support that a person studying for a doctorate might need as a result of a disability, mental health problem or specific learning difficulty.

The allowance covers:

• non-medical personal assistance
• specialist equipment
• extra travel costs
• general expenses

Find out more about DSA in our framework .

If you are a research organisation you can download claim forms and guidance for DSA .

Who can apply

Any prospective doctoral student wishing to study at a UK research organisation, including prospective international students, can apply for a UKRI studentship.

All UKRI-funded doctoral students will be eligible for the full award, both the stipend to support living costs, and home-level fees at the UK research organisation rate.

How to find opportunities

Many UK research organisations offer some form of studentship funding from UKRI. These opportunities will depend on the subject you want to study and will normally be advertised by the research organisations.

Research organisations may have additional opportunities that do not involve UKRI. UKRI supports around 20% of all UK-based postgraduate researchers. You should speak to the research organisation you are interested in to find out what studentships are available.

You could also consider using a specialist website like   FindaPhD  to look for opportunities.

When to apply

Research organisations set their own deadlines for applications.

Many open for applications early in the academic year and close in January or February. This is not a hard and fast rule. It is important that you check the deadlines for the research organisation where you want to study.

How to apply

You cannot apply to UKRI for a studentship. You must contact the research organisation you are interested in studying with and use their application process.

For doctoral students who are already studying with a studentship, there are opportunities to get additional funding to support placements that are separate from your doctorate.  Find training and development opportunities .

Last updated: 14 February 2024

This is the website for UKRI: our seven research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Let us know if you have feedback or would like to help improve our online products and services .

Applying from Jordan?

Here's all the information you need to study with us

If you’re from Jordan and interested in studying in the UK, the University of Portsmouth is a great place to fulfil your ambitions. And if you’re ready to take the next step, we’re ready to help you get here.

On this page, you'll find information about where you can meet us in your region, what you need to do to apply for a course with us and contact details for our people in your area.

Entry requirements for students from Jordan

If you're joining us from Jordan, the entry requirements you need to meet will depend on the course you want to study.

We consider all applications we receive. However, to make sure you get the most out of your time studying with us and have the best chance of applying successfully, we recommend the following minimum qualifications:

Foundation courses

If you have the General Secondary School Certificate (with a score of 60% or higher), you'll usually need to do a foundation year before doing an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree.

The International College Portsmouth can accept students onto their year 1 if you achieve 85% overall. We recommend you take a foundation course at our associated college International College Portsmouth (ICP) .

Undergraduate courses

If you've completed the foundation course, we'll consider you for admission onto an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree.

You can also apply with:

• Please check your specific course page to find the exact number of points needed. Your A level grades should equal or exceed the total points required. You can use the UCAS Tariff Calculator to work out your total points. You can use the UCAS Tariff Calculator to work out your total points.
• Some courses will require you to have studied specific subjects at A level. For example, to study a science course you will usually need to have achieved passing grades in scientific subjects at A level.
• A level points: A* = 56 A = 48 B = 40 C = 32 D = 24.

International Baccalaureate

• Most courses will require between 24 and 31 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB), depending on the degree you apply for.

You must have studied relevant subjects and achieved strong grades.

If you have a Higher National Diploma (HND) or a Higher Diploma, we will consider you for advanced entry onto a relevant undergraduate degree programme.

You may be able to join an undergraduate course with other qualifications. We do consider qualifications from a range of sources. Contact us to find out more.

Postgraduate courses

For entry to our postgraduate Master's programmes, you'll usually need to have a Bachelor's degree from a recognised Higher Education institution. Exact requirements will depend on the course you are applying for, but as a guide, you will need a GPA above 2.6 / 65%.

Many of our other postgraduate courses will ask for relevant work experience, and some will require you to have studied relevant subjects. Please see our courses for more details.

If you don't meet the postgraduate entry requirements, you can do a pre-Master's programme at International College Portsmouth (ICP) for many of our courses.

We'll consider you for a PhD if you have a good Master’s degree and submit a research proposal.

English language requirements

When you join us, it’s important that you can speak and understand English to the level that your course requires. The specific English language requirements will be on your chosen course page.

We accept IELTS, IGCSE and several other certificates, but don’t worry if you're currently short of the standard required – we offer English Language Programmes that will get you to the necessary level.

What to do next

Ready to start your adventure with us? Whether you know which degree course you want to do or not, get in touch with us now or meet us at an event near you to discuss your next steps.

Our Global Officers are experts in helping students from Jordan, like you, to apply to join us. Whatever you want to know, just ask.

Scholarships and Bursaries

As a student from Jordan, you may be eligible for a scholarship. You can find out what is available to you on our funding pages . 

Representatives and agents

If you want to learn more about studying with us or you want help with your application, contact one of our official representatives in Jordan:

Agents in Jordan

Ahz associates.

Zahran Street Al-Husseini Building 314 between 8th and 7th circle 8th Floor Office 804 Amman

Tel: +962 7 9824 3250 Email: [email protected]

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Taipei Medical University, International Student Scholarships in Taiwan, 2024

Taipei Medical University, International Student Scholarships in Taiwan, 2024 is a Full Funding international scholarship offered by the Taipei Medical University for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: Open to International Applicants except Taiwan

This scholarship can be taken for pursuing in Medical sciences. 31 May is the deadline to send applications for Taipei Medical University, International Student Scholarships in Taiwan, 2024. Taipei Medical University , . You may apply on Taipei Medical University, International Student Scholarships in Taiwan, 2024 application form .

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UCL Research Fellowships 2024

UCL Research Fellowships 2024 is a Partial Funding international scholarship offered by the University College London (UCL) for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: Open to all nationals

This scholarship can be taken for pursuing in courses offered by university. Deadline varies is the deadline to send applications for UCL Research Fellowships 2024. University College London (UCL) , . You may apply on UCL Research Fellowships 2024 application form .

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American Association Of University Women International Fellowships in US 2023

American Association Of University Women International Fellowships in US 2023 is a Partial Funding international scholarship offered by the American Association Of University Women (AAUW) for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: Open to female International applicants (other than the US)

This scholarship can be taken for pursuing in All Subjects. 15 Nov is the deadline to send applications for American Association Of University Women International Fellowships in US 2023. Any US University. You may apply on American Association Of University Women International Fellowships in US 2023 application form .

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Tomlinson Doctoral Fellowship at McGill University 2024

Tomlinson Doctoral Fellowship at McGill University 2024 is a Partial Funding international scholarship offered by the McGill University for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: Open to all nationals

This scholarship can be taken for pursuing in Subjects offered by the university. 22 May is the deadline to send applications for Tomlinson Doctoral Fellowship at McGill University 2024. McGill University , . You may apply on Tomlinson Doctoral Fellowship at McGill University 2024 application form .

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The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program in the US 2024

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program in the US 2024 is a Full Funding international scholarship offered by the The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: Open to selected nationals

This scholarship can be taken for pursuing in Sustainable Development, Democratic Institution Building, Education, Public Health. Deadline varies is the deadline to send applications for The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program in the US 2024. Participating Universities in the US. You may apply on The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program in the US 2024 application form .

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Dodds-Walls Centre PhD Scholarships 2024

Dodds-Walls Centre PhD Scholarships 2024 is a Full Funding international scholarship offered by the Dodd-Walls Centre for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: Open to all ccountries

This scholarship can be taken for pursuing in Childcare management. 30 Sep is the deadline to send applications for Dodds-Walls Centre PhD Scholarships 2024. New Zealand. You may apply on Dodds-Walls Centre PhD Scholarships 2024 application form .

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German Research Foundation DFG Individual Research Grants 2024

German Research Foundation DFG Individual Research Grants 2024 is a Partial Funding international scholarship offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: Open to all nationals

This scholarship can be taken for pursuing in All research fields. Deadline varies is the deadline to send applications for German Research Foundation DFG Individual Research Grants 2024. Universities in Germany. You may apply on German Research Foundation DFG Individual Research Grants 2024 application form .

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DAAD - Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarship 2024

DAAD - Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarship 2024 is a Partial Funding international scholarship offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: Open to applicants from developing countries

This scholarship can be taken for pursuing in All subjects offered by the universities. Deadline varies is the deadline to send applications for DAAD - Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarship 2024. Universities/Institutions in Germany. You may apply on DAAD - Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) Scholarship 2024 application form .

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology KAUST Fellowship 2023

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology KAUST Fellowship 2023 is a Full Funding international scholarship offered by the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: Open to all nationals

This scholarship can be taken for pursuing in All subjects offered by the university . Deadline varies is the deadline to send applications for King Abdullah University of Science and Technology KAUST Fellowship 2023. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) , . You may apply on King Abdullah University of Science and Technology KAUST Fellowship 2023 application form .

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Fraunhofer-Bessel Research Award 2024

Fraunhofer-Bessel Research Award 2024 is a Partial Funding international scholarship offered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for international students. Students eligible for this scholarship are: Open to all nationals except Germany

This scholarship can be taken for pursuing in All courses offered by the university. Always Open is the deadline to send applications for Fraunhofer-Bessel Research Award 2024. Research Institutions in Germany. You may apply on Fraunhofer-Bessel Research Award 2024 application form .

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We have a wide range of scholarships and awards to support students on our degree programmes (this excludes any distance learning programmes).

There is a competitive application process for these scholarships and awards – based on academic merit. And their focus can range from supporting students from specific countries or a group of countries, to particular degrees or areas of research. We also offer a number of bursaries based on financial need at undergraduate level.

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About our scholarships.

The Saïd Foundation has offered educational scholarships and training opportunities since 1984. The programme aims to empower people through educational opportunities and to encourage the development of the Middle East. It is targeted towards outstanding individuals with leadership potential who will be drivers of positive change within our target countries of Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine.

What courses are considered?

We offer scholarships for one-year master’s degree courses in the UK.

There are no restrictions on academic subjects but candidates must demonstrate that their subject will enable them to contribute to the development of their home country.

Candidates must apply to one or more of the Foundation’s partner universities. You can find details of our partner universities here .

We may consider an application for study at a non-partner university but only if the candidate’s proposed course is not offered by a partner university. If you have selected a non-university partner you must explain why in your application form or your application will not be considered for a scholarship.

We will not consider applications for study at universities outside the UK or for undergraduate or PhD programmes.

Selection criteria

Saïd Foundation scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and applications are carefully considered by officers and trustees of the Foundation and external assessors. Our decisions are based on the candidate’s academic excellence, the usefulness of the subject to their home country, their leadership potential, their commitment to serving their community, their future career goals and their practical ability to make use of the knowledge to be gained in the UK on their return to the Middle East

Further details about the selection process and the timeline can be found here .

Application process, further details about the application process and how to apply can be found here ..

A-Z of scholarships

The following scholarships are managed by the University's Student Fees and Funding team. This list is provided to give an idea of the centrally-managed funds that are available to graduate students starting a degree in the 2024-25 academic year.

You may not be eligible for all of the listed scholarships and some may not yet be confirmed; please open the drop-down for each scholarship for further details. This is not an exhaustive list of all available scholarships and additional funding opportunities may be available across the University (for example through colleges, departments and divisions).

Please see the  Oxford funding page  and the  Standard scholarship selection terms  for more information on the scholarship selection process. You may also like to refer to the  Fees, funding and scholarships search  to help you identify scholarships you may be eligible for that require you to submit an additional application.

Scholarships that require an additional application

In addition to submitting the Oxford graduate application form for your chosen course(s), the following scholarships also require an additional application process.

Care-Experienced Academic Futures

The Care-Experienced Academic Futures scholarships  will  offer financial support to students who have experienced being in care in the UK to pursue graduate study at Oxford.  

The scholarship covers course fees and  provides  a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.  

To be considered for this scholarship,  submit  your application for graduate study by the December or January deadline (whichever is relevant to your course) , ensuring you select the box  on the  application  form   indicating  you  are  care-experienced .  Eligible applicants will then be invited to  submit  an application for the scholarship in April 2024. Only applicants who  submit  the scholarship application will be considered for the award.   This scholarship is not open to applications from candidates who hold deferred offers for 2024-25.  

For more information please see the  Academic Futures webpage .

Selection is expected to take place in June 2024.

China Oxford Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is available for applicants who are national of the People’s Republic of China and ordinarily resident in the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macau and who are applying to any full-time master’s or DPhil course at Oxford. Continuing Oxford students may also be considered, but preference is given to students who will be starting their first year of graduate studies at Oxford and those applying for this scholarship for the first time.

The application process for China Oxford Scholarship Fund (COSF) awards is completely separate from that of the University of Oxford and you should apply directly to COSF. Full details of how to apply are available on the  China Oxford Scholarship Fund website , and the deadline for applications is 15 April 2023.

If you have any questions about this scholarship, please  contact COSF  directly.

Selection is expected to take place in May 2023 .

Details for 2024-25 entry are still to be confirmed for this scholarship.

China Scholarship Council-University of Oxford Scholarships

For more information please see the  China Scholarship Council-University of Oxford Scholarships page .

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

In partnership with Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) , The University of Oxford offers  between 5 and 10 Commonwealth Shared Scholarships each year, available for applicants who are nationals of (or have been granted refugee status by) and are ordinarily resident in one of the following developing Commonwealth countries, as specified by the CSC:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St Helena, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, The Gambia, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia

Candidates must be applying for specific courses which alter each year dependant on the current focus of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. For 2024 entry candidates must be applying to one of the following courses:

• Master of Public Policy (MPP)
• MSc Water Science, Policy and Management
• MSc Global Health Science and Epidemiology
• MSt Diplomatic Studies
• MSc Economics for Development

The scholarship covers course fees in their entirety and provides a grant for living costs for full-time students of at least £16,164 , return airfares from your home country plus a warm clothing allowance and study travel and thesis grants. Awards are made for the full duration of fee liability for the agreed course. The scholarship is jointly funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the University.  It supports students from developing Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the United Kingdom.

Details of full eligibility criteria and how to apply are available on the  Commonwealth Scholarship Commission's  website, applications opened on Thursday 16th  November 2023

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Complete the online scholarship application form via the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s website by  4pm (GMT) on Thursday 14 th December, 2023.
• Have submitted your application for graduate study  by the relevant deadline for your course . 

Candidates who have not completed both of the above, will not be considered.

Selection is expected to take place between June and July 2024.

Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme in the Humanities

The Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme funds full-time graduate degrees in various subjects within the Humanities.

The scholarship will cover course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course. Established in 2012, the programme is supported by the generosity of Mica Ertegun.

To be considered for this scholarship, you must select ‘Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities’ in the University of Oxford scholarships section, attach the  Ertegun supporting statement  to your Oxford graduate application and submit your application for graduate study by the relevant January deadline for your course. See the relevant  course page  for the deadline applicable to your course.

For further information on these scholarships please see the dedicated  Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme in the Humanities  website. You will be able to find resources available to scholars such as sections on Ertegun House, scholar experience, alumni profiles, news and events.

Hill Foundation Scholarships

Up to 15 full scholarships are available for applicants who are nationals of and ordinarily resident in the Russian Federation and who are applying to any full-time master’s or DPhil course at Oxford. 

• Applicants must also have a first degree from a Russian university. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously been enrolled in any other degree programme outside of Russia.
• Applicants should intend to leave Great Britain on completion of their studies.
• The trustees favour candidates who demonstrate extremely high academic ability and personal and social qualities of a high order. They seek applicants who wish to spend their lives in ways that are beneficial to society, whether in business, academic life, public service, the arts or the professions. The selection panel will use the information that applicants provide in their graduate application form to assess how they meet these criteria.
• Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.

The information you provide in the relevant sections of the graduate application form (for example, your country of ordinary residence and your previous education institutions), will be used to determine your eligibility for this scholarship.

The scholarship covers course fee and a grant for living costs for full-time students of at least £18,622. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course. The scholarship is funded by the Hill Foundation. The  Hill Foundation  is a charity which aims to create a community of Oxford scholars and alumni.

To be considered for this scholarship, submit your application for graduate study by the relevant December/January deadline for your course, and tick the relevant box on the graduate application form.

Course applications which are held over after the January deadline to be re-evaluated against applications received by the March deadline, or course applications which have been put on a waiting list are not eligible for scholarship consideration. 

This scholarship is not open to candidates applying for postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma courses, part-time courses or  non-matriculated courses . 

This scholarship is not open to applications from candidates who hold  deferred offers  to start in 2024-25.

Selection is expected to take place in April 2024.

Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Graduate Scholarships

For more information please see the  OCIS Scholarships page .

Oxford MESCYT Scholarship

Further information about this scholarship is available on the MESCYT page .

Optiver Foundation Scholarships

For more information visit the  Optiver Foundation Scholarships page .

Oxford-E P Abraham Research Fund Graduate Scholarships

Up to three full scholarships are available for applicants who are applying to the full-time DPhil in Molecular Cell Biology in Health and Disease.

The scholarship for students covers course fees and an annual grant for living costs of at least £18,622. Awards are made for four years. The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund of the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology and is associated with Lincoln College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants may be transferred to Lincoln College in order to take up the scholarship.

For further details on how to apply for this scholarship, please visit the Pathology website .

Selection is expected to take place in February 2024.

Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship

Further information about this scholarship is available on the Saïd Business School website .

Oxford-Taiwan Graduate Scholarships 

The Oxford-Taiwan Graduate Scholarships are available for nationals of the Republic of China who are ordinarily resident in Taiwan, Penhu, Kinmen or Matsu and who are applying to any full-time DPhil course at Oxford.

The scholarships are jointly funded by the University and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China (Taiwan).

The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course. 

For more information and details on how to apply please visit the Oxford-Taiwan Graduate Scholarships website .

Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme

For more information about the scholarship visit the  Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme page .

Refugee Academic Futures Scholarship

The Refugee Academic Futures Scholarship is available for applicants applying to any  one-year  full-time master’s course, or two-year part-time master’s course, at Oxford  who have lived experience of displacement.  

To be considered for this scholarship,  submit  your application for graduate study by the December or January deadline (whichever is relevant to your course)   ensuring you select the  ‘ re f ugee status ’   box on the application form .   Eligible applicants will then be invited to  submit  an application for the scholarship in April 202 4 . Only applicants who  submit  the scholarship application will be considered for the award.  

This scholarship is not open to applications from candidates who hold deferred offers for 2024-25. 

Selection is expected to take place in June 2024.

Saïd Foundation Oxford Scholarships

The Saïd Foundation Oxford Scholarships are the continuation of a long-standing partnership between the University and the  Saïd Foundation  which has supported students from the Middle East since 1984.

The scholarship will cover course fees, a grant for living costs and flights to and from the UK at the start and end of your course. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Eligibility

You must be applying to start a new full-time master's courses at Oxford, and be of Jordanian, Lebanese, Palestinian or Syrian nationality and ordinarily resident in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine or Israel. You should be intending to return to one of these countries on completion of your course to apply your new skills and knowledge.

Applicants will be assessed on their potential to become leaders and innovators of change and on academic merit. For detailed eligibility criteria please visit the  Saïd Foundation Scholarship  webpages.

This scholarship is not open to candidates applying for postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma courses, part-time courses or  non-matriculated courses .

How to apply

In order to be considered for this scholarship, you must:

(1)   Apply to the Saïd Foundation  by 31 October 2023.

(2)  Submit your application for graduate study to the University of Oxford by the relevant December or January deadline for your course. See the relevant  course page  for the deadline applicable to your course.

We will use the details you enter in the graduate application form to assess your nationality and country of ordinary residence. For a definition of ordinary residency and further details on how to complete this section of the graduate application form, please see the 'Nationality and ordinary residence' section of the graduate application form and also the Application Guide .

Decisions are expected to be made by the end of June 2024.

University of Oxford Croucher Scholarships

For more information please see the University of Oxford Croucher Scholarships page . 

Scholarships that you will be considered for automatically

If you fulfil the eligibility criteria and apply for your course by the relevant December or January deadline for your course you will be automatically considered for the following scholarships as part of the standard admissions process, or contacted directly by the University and invited to apply. Please see the  Standard scholarship selection terms  for more information about the application and selection process.

All Souls Hugh Springer Graduate Scholarships

The All Souls Hugh Springer Graduate scholarships are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in or are nationals of a Caribbean country, who identify as of Black or Mixed Black ethnicity and who are applying to any full or part-time Master’s or DPhil course at Oxford. Please note that in this case Caribbean countries are identified with the following island states and territories of the Caribbean and Guyana: 

Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Barbados, Bermuda, Bahamas, Belize,  Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, Cayman Islands, St Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, St Vincent and The Grenadines and British Virgin Islands. 

The scholarships have been made possible through the support of All Souls College, Oxford. 

Selection is expected to take place in April 2024.  

Black Academic Futures Scholarship

The Black Academic Futures Scholarships are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom, are of Black or Mixed-Black ethnicity, and who are applying to any full or part-time graduate course at Oxford.

These scholarships have been made possible through the support of funding partners from across the University and Colleges, including Academic Divisions and Departments.

The scholarship covers course fees and provides a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course. 

All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, it may be necessary to transfer successful applicants between colleges for the scholarship to be taken up.

This scholarship is not open to applications from candidates who hold deferred offers for 2024-25.  

For more information, visit the Academic Futures page .

Selection is expected to take place in May 2024.

Clarendon Fund

The Clarendon Fund offers around 200 new fully funded scholarships each year to outstanding graduate scholars. For more information, including details of the selection process, visit the Clarendon website .  

CMA CGM Excellence Fund for Lebanon Scholarships

The CMA CGM Excellence Fund for Lebanon Scholarships are available for applicants who are nationals of Lebanon, not ordinarily resident in the UK, and who are applying to any full or part-time graduate course at Oxford. Preference will be given to applicants ordinarily resident in Lebanon. Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and potential.

The scholarships have been made possible through the support of the CMA CGM Group.

The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs for full-time students of at least £18,622. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

To be considered for this scholarship, submit your application for graduate study by the relevant December/January deadline for your course.

Selection is expected to take place by the end of May 2024.

Crankstart Graduate Scholarship

The Crankstart Scholarships (formerly known as Moritz-Heyman Scholarships) provide a programme of enhanced support for UK residents from lower-income households to undertake undergraduate study at Oxford. This is possible thanks to a generous donation by Sir Michael Moritz and Ms Harriet Heyman. The Crankstart Graduate Scholarships continue this support to graduate level, both for taught and research courses.

Up to 8 Crankstart Graduate Scholarships are available to former undergraduate Crankstart scholars applying to pursue taught postgraduate study at Oxford. We know that the absence of funding at master’s level is a key barrier to student progression to doctoral study. The aim of these scholarships, therefore, is to support Crankstart scholars’ progression from their undergraduate courses to taught postgraduate courses, which will prepare them for doctoral study at Oxford. Any applicant to any taught postgraduate course, who has at any time been in receipt of funding in the form of a Crankstart or Moritz-Heyman scholarship, will be considered for one of these Scholarships.

The awards are made on the basis of academic merit and potential and cover course fees as well as providing a grant for living costs.

Selection is expected to take place by the end of June 2024.

The Duke Of Cambridge Scholarship

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and who are applying to the Master of Public Policy (MPP).

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University, the Blavatnik Family Foundation and University College in honour of the Duke of Cambridge, who opened the new Blavatnik School of Government in 2016.

The scholarship covers course fees and provides a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

The scholarship is only tenable at  University College . All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to University College in order to take up the scholarship.

Selection is expected to take place by the end of May 2024.  

Felix Scholarships

For more information visit the  Felix Scholarships page . 

Gus and Jenny Rose Carey Graduate Scholarships

The Gus and Jenny Rose Carey Graduate scholarships are funded through a generous gift aimed to support graduate students at Oxford, with a preference for those studying at Lady Margaret Hall or Keble College. The scholarships are usually awarded through the Clarendon Fund allocation process and in conjunction with a Clarendon Fund Scholarship.

To be considered for this scholarship you must submit your application for graduate study by the relevant December or January deadline (Please visit your course webpage for specific deadline details.). 

Helmore Graduate Scholarships

The Helmore Graduate Scholarships are open to applicants to any full-time or part-time graduate course, excluding PGCerts and PGDips. They are made possible by the generous bequest of Lady Margaret Eleanor Helmore. The scholarships are usually awarded through the Clarendon Fund allocation process and in conjunction with a Clarendon Fund Scholarship.

To be considered for this scholarship, you must submit your application for graduate study by the relevant December or January deadline (Please visit your course webpage for specific deadline details.). 

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Graduate Scholarships at the University of Oxford

The Hong Kong Jockey Club scholarships are funded by  The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust . Since 1998, the Trust has been awarding annual scholarships at the city's tertiary institutions to students who combine outstanding academic performance with a strong commitment to serving the community. The scholarships are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident and have permanent residency in Hong Kong. Please note that DPhil courses with four years of fee liability are not eligible (to check the fee liability for your course, see the  Fee liability  page).

Selection will be based on the following criteria: academic merit; evidence of outstanding leadership and team work; commitment to service and improving the lives of others; and strength of character, including truth, courage, devotion to duty, empathy, social awareness, and commitment to fairness and justice.

To be considered for this scholarship, submit your application for graduate study by the relevant December or January deadline. (Please visit your course webpage for specific deadline details.)

Jardine-Oxford Graduate Scholarships

Up to five full scholarships are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in Cambodia, mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand or Vietnam and who are applying to a range of full-time master’s or DPhil courses at Oxford within the Department of Biology, the Blavatnik School of Government, the Department of Earth Sciences, the Department of Engineering Science, the Interdisciplinary Bioscience DTP, the Mathematics of Random Systems CDT, the Medical Sciences Division, the Nuffield Department of Medicine, the Department of Physics, and the Department of Sociology,

The scholarships have been made possible through the support of University partners and the Jardine Foundation , an educational trust supporting scholars who have the potential to become outstanding citizens with a high commitment to the community.

The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

The scholarship is only tenable at one of the Foundation’s four link colleges: Exeter College, Oriel College, The Queen’s College and Trinity College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to one of the link colleges in order to take up the scholarship.

Selection is expected to take place by May 2024.

Lady Allen and Linares Rivas Scholarship

One partial scholarship is available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in Spain and who are applying to a full-time master's or DPhil course (four-year DPhil courses are not eligible). Preference will be given to applicants who have a degree from a Spanish university.

The scholarship is funded by the trustees of the late Lady Consuelo Maria Allen, who worked to promote cultural understanding between Spain and the UK.

The scholarship covers a grant for living costs of at least £18,622. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Selection is expected to take place in May 2024.  

Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholarships

The University of Oxford and the Mastercard Foundation have established an innovative and ambitious partnership under the  Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program  and the Africa Oxford Initiative ( AfOx ). 60-70 Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholarships are available for applicants to any full-time one-year taught master’s course at Oxford for 2024-25 entry who are African nationals, are ordinarily resident in African countries who are applying and intending to return to Africa upon completion of their studies.

The Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholarships cover course fees and a grant for living costs for full-time students at the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

To be considered for this scholarship you must submit your application for graduate study by the relevant December/January deadline for your course. If you are eligible for this scholarship, you will be contacted by email and asked to submit additional material to show how you meet the selection criteria.

In awarding the Scholarships the panel looks at four areas: 1) Academic merit and potential 2) Leadership experience and capacity development 3) Alignment with AfOx values and themes 4) Commitment to Africa’s development.

For more information about these scholarships, visit the  Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholarships page .

Oppenheimer Scholarships

The Oppenheimer Fund makes small awards that are linked to other scholarship schemes such as Clarendon, Commonwealth and the Skye Foundation in order to offer full scholarship awards. Scholarships are available for applicants who are applying to a full-time master’s course, and who have previously studied at a South African university. 

Selection is expected to take place in July 2024. 

Oxford Kobe Scholarships

The Oxford Kobe Scholarships are available for applicants who are nationals of Japan and who are applying to start any full-time or part-time graduate course at Oxford.

The scholarships have been funded by a donation to  St Catherine's College . 

The scholarships cover course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of fee liability for the agreed course. Applicants should not be intending to exercise in Great Britain the skills which may be obtained as a result of the scholarship.

One of the scholarships will only be tenable at St Catherine's College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, one successful applicant will be transferred to St Catherine's College in order to take up the scholarship.

Selection is expected to take place in May 2024. 

Oxford-Anderson Graduate Scholarship in History

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to any one year full-time graduate MSt course in the Faculty of History within the range accepted by  University College . To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by University College, please review the relevant  Course  page.

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and by James K. Anderson, who studied at University College in 1977 and is a distinguished Old Member (alumnus) and Foundation Fellow.

The scholarship is only tenable at University College. All eligible applicants will be considered for the scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to University College in order to take up the scholarship.

Selection is expected to take place by the end of May 2024.  

Oxford-Anderson Humanities Graduate Scholarship

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to any full-time Humanities graduate taught course within the range accepted by  University College . To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by University College, please review the relevant  Course  page.

Oxford-Ashton Graduate Scholarship in Engineering

One full scholarships is available for applicants who are applying to any full-time graduate courses within the Department of Engineering Science, in a subject accepted by  University College . To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by University College, please review the relevant  course page .

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and by anonymous Old Members (alumni) of University College, in memory of Mrs J P Ashton. 

Selection is expected to take place by the end of May 2024

Oxford-Bede Jarrett Graduate Scholarship

One full scholarship is available for applicants with Home fee status who are applying to a DPhil course in Philosophy or Theology. This is tenable only at Blackfriars Hall.

The Oxford-Bede Jarrett Graduate Scholarship is jointly funded by the University and by generous donors to Blackfriars Hall.

Oxford-Berman Graduate Scholarship

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to any full-time DPhil program in the department of Physics within the range accepted by  University College . To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by University College, please review the relevant  Course  page.

This scholarship has been funded by a group of Old Members (alumni) in recognition of Dr Robert ‘Bobby’ Berman’s valuable and much appreciated contribution to life at University College over more than three decades. Dr Berman was University College’s first Fellow in Physics, an extremely influential and popular tutor in the college from 1955 – 83, Emeritus Fellow thereafter, and known for his unfailing kindness and generosity towards his students

Oxford-Bounden Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-Bounden Graduate Scholarship is available for any applicants who are applying to any Humanities Division courses within the range accepted by Jesus College.

The scholarship has been established in memory of the late John Bounden, who generously left his estate to Jesus College to support a scholarship.

The scholarship is only tenable at Jesus College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Jesus College in order to take up the scholarship.

Oxford-Brunsfield ASEAN Human Rights Graduate Scholarships

The Oxford-Brunsfield ASEAN Human Rights Scholarship is available for applicants who are nationals of and ordinarily resident in Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Philippines, Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam and are applying to the part-time MSt in International Human Rights Law.

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and the Brunsfield Foundation of Malaysia.

The scholarship covers course fees and a study support grant (towards your travel expenses to Oxford and other sundry expenses). The award is for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Selection is expected to take place in April 2024.

Oxford-Cawkwell Graduate Scholarship

One Oxford-Cawkwell Scholarship is available for applicants with Home fee status who are applying for any full-time Master’s within the Faculty of Classics, in a subject accepted by  University College . To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by University College, please review the relevant  Course  page.

This Oxford-Cawkwell Graduate Scholarship is jointly funded by the University of Oxford and a collection of grateful University College Old Members and friends in celebration of the lives of Pat and George Law Cawkwell, Emeritus Fellow of Ancient History at University College (‘Univ’). George, who passed away in 2019, was the College’s longest serving Fellow, and he and his wife Pat influenced the lives of countless students at the College through their hospitality, warmth, and caring nature.

The scholarship is only tenable at University College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. Successful applicants, however, will be transferred to University College in order to take up the scholarship.

Oxford-Cecil Lubbock Memorial Graduate Scholarships

The Oxford-Cecil Lubbock Graduate Scholarships are available for applicants who are applying to the DPhil English (with preference for either Medieval or 19 th Century studies) and the DPhil in Theology and Religion (one award to each).

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and by Sir Charles Chadwyck-Healey, a distinguished alumnus and Honorary Fellow of Trinity College, in memory of his grandfather.

The scholarship covers course fees at the Home rate and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.  

The scholarships are only tenable at Trinity College. All applicants offered a place at Oxford on either  the DPhil Theology and Religion, and the DPhil English (with a specialism in Medieval or 19 th century studies) from October 2024 will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there are no additional application forms. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Trinity College in order to take up the scholarship.

Oxford-Chellgren Graduate Scholarships

Two full scholarships are available for applicants who are applying to a full-time MPhil or DPhil course in the Department of Economics, in a subject accepted by  University College . To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by University College, please review the relevant  course page .

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and by Paul Chellgren, who studied at University College in 1966. Paul Chellgren is a visionary Old Member (alumnus) and an Honorary Fellow of University College.

The scholarship covers course fees and provides a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Oxford-Creat Group Graduate Scholarships

The Oxford-Creat Group Graduate scholarships are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in the People's Republic of China (including the Hong Kong and Macau SARs) and who are applying for one of the following full-time courses: MBA; Master of Public Policy (MPP); MSc Financial Economics; and MSc Law and Finance.

The scholarships have been jointly funded by the University and by the Creat Group of Beijing. The Creat Group is a leading investment company with a global portfolio and partnerships with leading financial institutions in the UK and Japan. The Creat Group intends that scholars will make a considerable contribution to the development of China’s economy over the course of their lifetime.

Oxford-DeepMind Graduate Scholarship (Computer Science)

The Oxford-DeepMind Graduate Scholarships (Computer Science) are available for applicants to any full-time DPhil course within, or affiliated to, the Department of Computer Science.

The scholarships have been made possible through the support of DeepMind, a world leader in artificial intelligence research.

The scholarship covers course fees at the Home rate and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Selection is expected to take place by the end of April 2024.

Oxford-Dieter Schwarz Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-Dieter Schwarz Graduate Scholarship is open to applicants to the MSt, MPhil or DPhil in German Language and Literature. This scholarship is jointly funded by the University and the Dieter Schwarz Foundation.

With the guiding principles, “Promote education, share knowledge, venture future”, the Dieter Schwarz Foundation supports with its commitment today what makes tomorrow’s society strong: a wide range of educational opportunities targeting people at different stages of their lives. 

The scholarship covers course fees and a provides a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the duration of the course’s fee liability.

Selection is expected to take place by the end of February 2024.

Oxford-Drue Heinz Graduate Scholarship

O xford-elizabeth murphy graduate scholarship.

The Oxford-Elizabeth Murphy Graduate Scholarship is available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in the UK or Republic of Ireland and who are applying to a DPhil in Medical Sciences or Biochemistry, with a preference for those specialising in Oncology, specifically research relating to ovarian cancer.

The scholarships have been made possible through the support of a Trinity College alumnus whose wife died of ovarian cancer and it is named in her honour.

The scholarship is only tenable at Trinity College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you stated as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applications will be transferred to Trinity College in order to take up the scholarship.

O xford-Emmy Graduate Scholarship

Two full Oxford-Emmy Graduate Scholarships are available to applicants to full-time or part-time DPhil courses in Physics, Mathematics or Computer Sciences, within the range accepted by Keble College. 

The scholarship is only tenable at Keble College . All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Keble College in order to take up the scholarship.

Selection is expected to take place between April and June 2024.

Oxford-Farthing Graduate Scholarship

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to the full-time DPhil in Law.

The scholarships have been made possible by the generous contribution of Peter Farthing (1949-2012), who read Law at Pembroke College.

The scholarship is only tenable at Pembroke College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Pembroke College in order to take up the scholarship.

In awarding the Oxford-Farthing Graduate Scholarship, preference will be given to those who wish to work with the Professor of Public Law and Criminal Law, Rebecca Williams.  It is likely that the scholar will also have an opportunity to teach at the College level.

Oxford-Feltham Graduate Scholarship

Details of the 2024-25 entry are still to be confirmed for this scholarship. 

Oxford-Finnis Graduate Scholarship

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to any full-time graduate course in the department of Law within the range accepted by  University College . To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by University College, please review the relevant  Course  page. Preference will be given to any students studying towards the Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL).

The Oxford-Finnis Graduate Scholarship in Law was established at University College to assist eligible students admitted to the Law Faculty, in particular those working towards the Bachelor of Civil Law. This was the first law scholarship to be offered by University College, was funded by John Finnis’ former pupils and Univ lawyers, and is named in honour of the 50th anniversary of his own Fellowship at the College (2016-17).

Selection is expected to take place by the end of May 2024. 

Oxford-Hackney BCL Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-Hackney BCL Graduate Scholarship is available for applicants to the full-time Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL).

The scholarships have been funded by the University and by a collection of Wadham College alumni, in honour of Jeffrey Hackney, the College’s Fellow in Law from 1976-2008 and an extremely prominent and much-loved tutor.

The scholarship is only tenable at Wadham College . All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Wadham College in order to take up the scholarship.

Oxford-Hasmukh Patel Graduate Scholarship

Further information about this scholarship is available on the  Saïd Business School website .

Oxford-Hoffmann Graduate Scholarships in Medical Sciences

The Oxford-Hoffmann Graduate Scholarships in Medical Sciences are available for any applicants who are applying to study within the Medical Sciences Division.

The scholarships have been made possible through the support of André Hoffmann, who is an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist. Mr Hoffmann studied economics at St Gallen University and holds an MBA from INSEAD.

Selection is expected to take place in April 2023.

Oxford-Indira Gandhi Graduate Scholarship

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in India, or who have previously studied at an Indian higher education institution. You must be applying for a DPhil course with proposed research in the eligible areas of study.

For DPhil courses, the proposed area of study must be relevant to the  Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development 's agenda of interdisciplinary research on sustainable development and India. The Centre's core research areas are: sustainable cities, climate change and clean energy, healthcare innovation, environmental sustainability and food and water security, law, governance and human rights are cross-cutting themes. Independent proposals on any India-related theme which fits within the overall aims of the Centre will be considered.

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit, relevance of studies to the Centre’s interdisciplinary aims, understanding of the development challenges faced by India, and leadership and entrepreneurial potential.  Somerville College  and the University have established these scholarships with the generous support of the Government of India.

The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course. 

The scholarship is only tenable at Somerville College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Somerville College in order to take up the scholarship.

There is no separate application process for this scholarship, however, you may be invited to attend an interview (via Microsoft Teams) if you are shortlisted for the scholarship .

The dates of the Microsoft Teams interviews are expected to be in late April/early May 2024.

Oxford-James Martin Graduate Scholarship at Keble College

The Oxford-James Martin Graduate Scholarship at Keble College is available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in the UK or Republic of Ireland and who are applying to full or part-time graduate courses in the School of Geography and the Environment, within the range accepted by Keble College. To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by Keble College, please review the relevant Course page.

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and the James Martin 21 st Century Research Trust in memory of Dr James Martin (1933 – 2013), founder of the Oxford Martin School, who came to Keble to study Physics in 1952.

The scholarship covers course fees (at the Home rate only) and a grant for living costs.  Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course. 

The scholarship is only tenable at Keble College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Keble College in order to take up the scholarship. 

Selection is expected to take place by April 2024.

Oxford-Kaifeng Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-Kaifeng Graduate scholarships are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident and nationals of the People’s Republic of China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau SAR). Preference will be given to those applying to courses in the order listed: History of Art; other Humanities Division courses; Social Science Division courses. Candidates must also demonstrate potential leadership qualities.

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and the Kaifeng Foundation. The Kaifeng Foundation was established in Beijing by Dr Whitney Duan to pursue progress in humanity and promote social development in China and abroad.

 The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Oxford-Ko Cheuk Hung Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-Ko Cheuk Hung Graduate Scholarship is available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in UK and who are applying to the MSt Traditional China. 

The scholarship has been made possible through the support of the Ko family and the University, in memory of Ko Cheuk-hung, MBE. Mr Ko was a prominent philanthropist who worked tirelessly for the homeless and destitute in British Hong Kong during the turbulent times following World War II. 

The scholarship covers course fee and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course. Two awards are available for 2024-25.

The scholarship is only tenable at St Cross College . All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to St Cross College in order to take up the scholarship.

Selection is expected to take place in March 2024

Oxford-Leon E and Iris L Beghian Graduate Scholarships

Details for the 2024-25 entry are still to be confirmed for this scholarship.

Oxford-Mary de Zouche Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-Mary de Zouche Graduate Scholarship is available for any applicants who are ordinarily resident in India, and who are applying for the following full-time courses:

MSc Biodiversity, Conservation and Management; MSc Environmental Change and Management; MSc Nature, Society and Environmental Governance; MSc Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment; MSc Water Science, Policy and Management; and MSc Energy Systems.

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit, the relevance of studies to the  Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development 's interdisciplinary aims, understanding of the development challenges faced by India, and leadership and entrepreneurial potential.

Interviews will take place in late April or early May. The dates will be confirmed in early 2024.

Oxford-McCall MacBain Graduate Scholarship

Details for 20 24-25  entry are still to be confirmed for this scholarship.

Oxford-Moh Family Foundation Global Health Scholarship

The Oxford-Moh Family Foundation Global Health Scholarship is available for any graduate student applying to a graduate course of study related to global health at the University, with a preference for those in the area of pandemic sciences. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or potential.

The   scholarship is funded by the Moh Family Foundation in collaboration with the University of Oxford.

The scholarship covers course fees, a grant for living costs for full-time students at the UKRI minimum doctoral stipend rate, and a Research Training Supplementary Grant (RTSG). Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Selection is expected to take place by May 2024.

Oxford-NaturalMotion and Oxford-Oxitec Graduate Scholarships

At least one full scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to the full-time DPhil in Biology.

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and by  NaturalMotion Ltd . NaturalMotion Ltd develops computational methods for animating movement, as used in Hollywood films and computer games. The founder, Torsten Reil, is an alumnus of the Department of Zoology at Oxford.

Oxford-Nizami Ganjavi Graduate Scholarships

The Oxford-Nizami Ganjavi Graduate Scholarships are available for applicants who are applying to any full-time or part-time DPhil or Master’s course offered by the Humanities or Social Sciences Division, where their proposed research relates to the study of the history, languages and cultures of Azerbaijan, the Caucasus and Central Asia.

The scholarships have been jointly funded by the University and the Oxford Nizami Ganjavi Programme.

The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs for both UK and International Students. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Oxford-Oxford Thai Foundation Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-Oxford Thai Foundation Graduate Scholarship is available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in Thailand and intending to return there after graduation. Preference will be given to applicants who are applying for the Master of Public Policy (MPP). Applicants to the following full-time courses may also be considered: MPhil in Development Studies; MPhil in Politics (Comparative Government); MPhil in Politics (Political Theory); MPhil in International Relations; MSc in Comparative Social Policy; MSc in Economics for Development; MSc in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation; MSc in Global Governance and Diplomacy; MSc in Nature, Society and Environmental Governance.

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and The Oxford Thai Foundation. The Oxford Thai Foundation is a scholarship programme to help promising young professionals from Thailand in the broader field of public policy to pursue advanced degrees at the University of Oxford. The programme wishes to create a strong network of future thinkers and leaders, built on mutual respect and trust developed during their time at Oxford, as well as through activities organised by the Foundation upon their return to Thailand. The goal is a more cohesive and equitable society, built on an inclusive public policy development platform.

The scholarship covers course fee and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Oxford-Pearson Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-Pearson Graduate Scholarship is available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in the UK or Republic of Ireland and who are applying to the DPhil Ancient History. Candidates may also be considered for DPhil Classical Languages and Literature if no eligible applicant is found.

The scholarships have been made possible through the support of an Old Member of Trinity, Stephen Pearson, who came up in 1982 and read Classics as an undergraduate. He is keen to support the subject and believes that one of the best ways to achieve this is by funding graduate research. The scholarship covers course fees at the Home rate and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Oxford-Qatar-Thatcher Graduate Scholarships

The Oxford-Qatar-Thatcher Graduate Scholarships will give preference to applicants who are ordinarily resident in one of the following Countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen. 

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and the Thatcher Development Programme at Somerville College. The late Lady Thatcher studied Chemistry at Somerville College Oxford from 1943 to 1946 and received bursary and scholarship support from the College. Lady Thatcher went on to become not only the first woman but also the first scientist to be Prime Minister of the UK, from 1979 to 1990. Following her death in 2013, Somerville College established the Margaret Thatcher Scholarship Trust in her memory. The Oxford-Qatar-Thatcher Graduate Scholarship was created following a £3 million donation by the Qatar Fund for Development, which supports international education, health and economic development causes.

More information can be found on Somerville College's webpage . 

Oxford-Radcliffe Graduate Scholarships

The Oxford-Radcliffe Graduate Scholarship provides up to 13 full scholarships to candidates who are applying for full-time courses in the following areas: 

Earth Sciences, Bioscience, Future Propulsion and Power, Inorganic Chemistry for Future Manufacturing, Synthesis for Biology and Medicine, Statistics and Statistical Machine Learning, Mathematics of Random Systems, Medical Sciences, Neurosciences, Oncology, Politics and/or International Relations, and Theoretical Physics.

The scholarships are unique to University College , supported by an historic £10m gift from a group of the College’s Old Members, the largest single gift received by the college in modern times. The benefactors are motivated to ensure that more talented graduate students than ever before will have an opportunity to work with both University College’s and Oxford’s leading academics to pursue their ambitions, contribute ground-breaking research, advance understanding and realise their full potential – regardless of their financial circumstances – focusing on today’s challenges and advancing tomorrow’s solutions.

All eligible applicants will be considered for the scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to University College in order to take up the scholarship.

Oxford-Reuben Foundation Graduate Scholarships

The Oxford-Reuben Foundation Graduate Scholarship is available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in Israel and who are applying to any full- or part-time Master’s or DPhil course at Oxford. At least one award will be made for 2024-25 entry.

The scholarship has been jointly funded by the University and the support of the Reuben Foundation.

Oxford-Reuben Graduate Scholarships

Reuben College and the University of Oxford are delighted to be working in partnership to offer the Oxford-Reuben Graduate Scholarships. The College and the University have confirmed that this cycle of awards will be shared between scholars selected from three areas: students from under-represented backgrounds and students working on relevant interdisciplinary areas.

The scholarship is only tenable at Reuben College. All eligible candidates will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful candidates will be transferred to Reuben College in order to take up the scholarship.

Oxford-Richards Graduate Scholarships

Up to three full Oxford-Richards Graduate Scholarships are available to applicants to full-time or part-time Master’s or DPhil courses offered by specific departments (to be confirmed for 2024 entry)  within the range accepted by Wadham College. 

Preference will be given to applicants working on interdisciplinary topics.

The scholarships have been made possible through the support of the University and David Richards’ generous bequest. David Richards (1939–2015) studied at Wadham College from 1961 and was a distinguished alumnus and Foundation Fellow of the College.

Selection is expected to take place between April and June 2024

Oxford-Robert and Soulla Kyprianou Graduate Scholarships

Details for the 2024-25 entry are still to be confirmed for this scholarship.   

Oxford-Rokos Graduate Scholarship

Details for 2024/25 entry are still to be confirmed for this scholarship.

Oxford-Rothermere American Institute Graduate Scholarship at University College

The Oxford-Rothermere American Institute Graduate Scholarship at University College is available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in the UK, who are applying to the full-time DPhil course in History or Politics, who will be conducting research specialising in American topics.

The scholarship is only tenable at  University College . All eligible applicants will be considered for the scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to University College in order to take up the scholarship.

Oxford-Ryniker Lloyd Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-Ryniker Lloyd Scholarship is available for any applicants who are applying to undertake any postgraduate Research courses offered by the Division of Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS).

The scholarship has been made possible through the support of the University and a generous legacy donation from Robert Lloyd. He cared deeply about supporting postgraduate students and scientific research, in commemoration of Eleanor Ruth Ryniker and Somerville alumna Elizabeth Lloyd.

The scholarship is only tenable at Somerville College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. Successful applicants, however, will be transferred to Somerville College in order to take up the scholarship.

Oxford-Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBRF) Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Graduate Scholarships are available for applicants who are nationals of and ordinarily resident in one of the following countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.

The scholarships are available to applicants who are applying to any full-time Master’s and DPhil courses, except the Master of Business Administration (MBA). You should be intending to return to one of the eligible countries on completion of your studies.

The scholarships have been jointly funded by the University and H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum through the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF). The Foundation was established in 2007 to provide support for knowledge and development in the Arab region and beyond, actively promoting education at all levels to enable individuals to make the best use of their abilities to benefit themselves and others.

The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course

Selection is expected to take place by June 2024

Oxford-Sir Anwar Pervez Graduate Scholarship

One Oxford-Sir Anwar Pervez Graduate Scholarship is available for applicants ordinarily resident in Pakistan who are applying for any full-time or part-time Master’s or DPhil course. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need.

The scholarship has been made possible through the support of the University and Sir Anwar Pervez, founder of the Bestway Foundation.

Oxford-Sir Ivor Roberts Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-Sir Ivor Roberts Graduate Scholarship is available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in the UK or Republic of Ireland and who are applying to the DPhil History of Art.

The scholarships have been made possible through the support of Trinity College, who created this award to mark the retirement of Sir Ivor Roberts as President of Trinity at the end of the academic year 2016-17. Sir Ivor has always highlighted the importance of graduate students, to both Trinity and the wider Oxford community, and he asked that the fund set up in his name be used to assist graduates within the Social Sciences and Humanities.

Oxford-Swire Graduate Scholarship in History

One full scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to any full-time graduate MSt course in the Faculty of History within the range accepted by  University College . To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by University College, please review the relevant  Course  page.

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and by Sir John Swire, who studied History at University College from 1948, and is a distinguished Old Member (alumnus) and Honorary Fellow of University College.

Oxford-Thatcher Graduate Scholarships

One Oxford-Thatcher Graduate Scholarships is available for applicants to full-time or part-time graduate courses with a preference in 2024/25 for applicants to courses in the Department of Medieval and Modern Languages. To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by Somerville College, please review the relevant  Course page .

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and the Thatcher Development Programme at Somerville College. The late Lady Thatcher, studied Chemistry at Somerville College Oxford from 1943 to 1946 and received bursary and scholarship support from the College. Lady Thatcher went on to become not only the first woman but also the first scientist to be Prime Minister of the UK, from 1979 to 1990. Following her death in 2013, Somerville College established the Margaret Thatcher Scholarship Trust in her memory. 

More information can be found on the  Somerville College website .

Oxford-The Queen's College Graduate Scholarship

The Oxford-The Queen's College Graduate Scholarships are open to graduate applicants and are tenable only at The Queen’s College. We anticipate that two scholarships will be available in the 2024-25 year of entry, one in a Social Sciences subject and one in a Medical Sciences subject, awarded through the Clarendon Fund allocation process and in conjunction with a Clarendon Fund Scholarship.

To be considered for this scholarship, you must submit your application for graduate study by the relevant December or January deadline (Please visit your course webpage for specific deadline details.).

Oxford-TrygFonden Graduate Scholarships

Two full scholarships are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in Denmark and who are applying for one of the following courses (preference will be given to courses in the order listed):

MSc Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation; MSc Education, with a speciality in Research Training; MSc Education, with a speciality in Child Development and Education; MSc (Res) Experimental Psychology; MSc Psychological Research; MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice; MSc (Res) Psychiatry; MSc (Res) Primary Health Care; other full-time master’s and DPhil courses in the departments of Criminology, Education, Experimental Psychology, Primary Care Health Sciences, Psychiatry and Social Policy and Intervention; and other one-year, full-time master’s courses in the  Social Sciences  or  Medical Sciences  Divisions.

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and by TrygFonden. TrygFonden is a Danish not-for-profit foundation which encourages close interactions between scientific research and the practical world, in which interventions are developed, tested, and implemented. The key objectives of the scholarship are to strengthen Denmark’s capacity in this area.

The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs (students on part-time courses will receive a study support grant). Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Oxford-Uehiro Graduate Scholarships

The Oxford-Uehiro Graduate Scholarships are available for applicants who are nationals of Japan not ordinarily resident in the UK, and who are applying to start any full-time or part-time graduate course at Oxford (excluding the MBA).

The scholarships have been made possible through the support of the Uehiro Foundation on Ethics and Education, which was established in Japan in 1987 with the aim of contributing to the development of society through the promotion of ethics-related academic research, and educational and socio-cultural activities.

The scholarships cover course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course. Applicants should not be intending to exercise in Great Britain the skills which may be obtained as a result of the scholarship.

Selection is expected to take place in May 2024 .

Oxford-University College-Burma Graduate Scholarship

One full scholarship will be available to applicants who are nationals of, or who were born in, Myanmar (Burma) and who are applying to any full-time course in a subject accepted by  University College . To check whether the course you are planning to apply for is accepted by University College, please review the relevant  Course  page. Preference will be given to applicants for the Master of Public Policy (MPP).

The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and a syndicate of generous donors to University College.

The scholarship is only tenable at University College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to University College in order to take up the scholarship.

Oxford-Wolfson College-Reginald Campbell Thompson Graduate Scholarship in Assyriology

The Oxford-Wolfson College-Reginald Campbell Thompson Graduate Scholarship in Assyriology scholarship is available for applicants who are applying to any full-time or part-time graduate course, within the range accepted by Wolfson College, and who are specialising in Assyriology.

The scholarships have been funded by the University and an anonymous donor to Wolfson College.

The scholarship is only tenable at Wolfson College . All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Wolfson College in order to take up the scholarship.

Scholarship selection is expected to take place in June 2024.

Oxford-Wolfson-Marriott Graduate Scholarships

The Oxford-Wolfson-Marriott scholarships are available for applicants who are applying to a number of full-time and part-time DPhil courses within the range accepted by Wolfson College. The courses to which applicants need to be applying to be considered, for 2024 entry, are:

• DPhil Linguistics, Philology, and Phonetics
• DPhil Materials
• DPhil Astrophysics

The scholarships have been made possible through the support of the late Dr Frances Marriott (a University lecturer in biomathematics and taught statistics and a Fellow of Wolfson College) and by departments and faculties.

The scholarship is only tenable at Wolfson College . All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Wolfson College in order to take up the scholarship. If there are multiple candidates of equal academic merit, preference will be given to candidates who chose Wolfson College as their preferred college on the graduate application form.

Selection is expected to take place in June 2024

The Poler Family Oxford Graduate Scholarships

The Poler Family Oxford Scholarship is a postgraduate award for candidates ordinarily resident in Africa applying for the Master of Public Policy (MPP). It will support the top student from Africa who has demonstrated a commitment to serving others, to learning, and to contributing to the continent through public service. Candidates will demonstrate significant personal leadership potential and the highest standards of ethics, efficiency, integrity and vision. The award is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Poler Family Foundation.

There is no separate application process, to be considered for this scholarship, submit your application for graduate study by the relevant January deadline for your course.

Saven European Scholarships

The Saven European Scholarships have been created by a generous gift from Mr Bjorn Saven to support graduate students who are applying to Oxford to undertake a full-time Masters or DPhil course beginning in 2024-25 from the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Poland, Portugal or Sweden. Only ordinary residents and nationals of the country, who have also completed their undergraduate degree in that country, are eligible. Many course subjects are supported.

The value of the award will be £25,000 for a one-year Master's course or £30,000 in total for a multiple year course. The award must be applied toward course fees.  Recipients should not be intending to exercise in Great Britain the skills which may be obtained as a result of the scholarship. 

Selection is expected to take place in summer 2024.

Scatcherd European Scholarships

The Scatcherd European Scholarships are available for applicants from any European country and are awarded in partnership with other Oxford scholarships. To be considered for this scholarship, you must submit your application for graduate study by the relevant December or January deadline.  

Vicky Noon Educational Foundation Oxford Scholarships

Up to two full/partial scholarships are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in and nationals of Pakistan and who are applying to any full or part-time Master’s or DPhil course at Oxford.

You should be intending to return to Pakistan once your course is completed. If you have previously studied outside Pakistan you will not normally be considered unless there are exceptional circumstances which explain why you have studied abroad.

This scholarship is not open to candidates applying for postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma courses, or non-matriculated courses.

The size and duration of awards vary according to each scholar's circumstances. The scholarship is jointly funded by the University and the Vicky Noon Educational Foundation .

To be considered for this scholarship, submit your application for graduate study by the relevant January deadline for your course. If you are eligible for this scholarship, you will be contacted by email by the end of April, 2024 requesting the completion of a short application form. In completing this form, you will be asked to provide a short statement setting out how you intend to contribute to Pakistan on your return, and how your studies in Oxford will help with this. Only applicants who submit this additional  supporting information will be considered for the scholarship.

Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities

The Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in the UK and applying to study a DPhil course in the Humanities Division in the broad areas of history, literature and languages.

The scholarships are jointly funded by the University and the Wolfson Foundation.

The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs, as well as a travel allowance. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.

Scholarship selection is expected to take place in May 2024.

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If you want to take your Ph.D program in UK but you need financial support, below is a list of available Ph.D scholarships for International students in UK  2024-2025. These Ph.D grants uk are made available by universities in UK

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University Of Birmingham PhD Scholarship for Black British Researchers 2024

The PhD will provide a unique opportunity to engage with an under-researched collection of African art at the University of Birmingham (UoB), a discrete collection that is part of Research and Cultural Collections (RCC) - a university museum holding full Museum Accredited status from Arts Council En

Published: 2024-04-02 Type: PhD Study in: Birmingham Deadline: January 1, 1970

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The City Law School is offering a full-time, three-year doctoral scholarships (entry in September 2024) specifically addressed to Black British applicants. Applications are invited from exceptional and ambitious graduates wishing to pursue cutting-edge research in any of the School's key rese

Published: 2024-03-28 Type: PhD Study in: London Deadline: April 1, 2024

University of Sussex Peter Carpenter Africa Climate Scholarship for African PhD Students 2024

This prestigious fully-funded PhD Peter Carpenter Climate Change scholarship is awarded to African citizens with top level academic qualifications. The PhD programme is hosted within the Climate Science and Society Research (CSSR) group in the Department of Geography, where there is a v

Published: 2024-03-28 Type: PhD Study in: Brighton Deadline: April 15, 2024

University of Kent Law School PhD Research Studentship in UK 2024

This studentship is offered by Kent Law School in association with the UKRI-funded Future Leaders Fellowship project led by Dr Connal Parsley, “The Future of Good Decisions: an Evolutionary Approach to Human-AI Government Administrative Decision-Making”. The project will take a new appro

Published: 2024-03-05 Type: PhD Study in: London Deadline: March 31, 2024

Newcastle University PhD Studentship in Skeletal Muscle (UK) 2024

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and talented individual to join our team. Our prior studies have revealed intriguing structural changes in patients with mitochondrial myopathy, a condition characterised by mitochondrial dysfunction. Specifically, we have observed an increased

Published: 2024-02-26 Type: PhD Study in: Newcastle upon Tyne Deadline: April 30, 2024

University of Kent Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Scholarship for PhD Students 2024

The University of Kent is pleased to offer four EPSRC studentships starting in September 2024 to exceptional students undertaking PhD study in the following schools on a full-time basis: School of Physics and Astronomy School of Chemistry and Forensic Sciences School of Computing School

Published: 2024-02-22 Type: PhD Study in: London Deadline: March 24, 2024

University of Southampton Horizon Europe Fee Waivers for Postgraduate Students 2024

The University of Southampton is introducing a new programme to support the reassociation of the UK with the Horizon Europe programme, and the University strategy to grow the international diversity of its doctoral cohort. The University will apply a fee waiver - equivalent to the diffe

Published: 2024-02-20 Type: PhD Study in: Southampton Deadline: Not Specified

University Of Portsmouth PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Narcissus 2024

This Ph.D. project explores the rarely studied area of corona structures in Narcissus flowers, highlighting the striking species-to-species variation. To solve the puzzles surrounding corona development, the research combines cooperative efforts, high-throughput DNA sequencing, developmental genetic

Published: 2024-02-16 Type: PhD Study in: Portsmouth Deadline: March 1, 2024

Newcastle University Konishi Foundation Scholarship for PhD Students 2024

The Konishi Foundation Scholarship provides support to an excellent candidate who wishes to pursue a PhD in Politics in topics related to East Asian politics within the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology at Newcastle University. For purposes of this call, East Asia includes China, Hong Kong

Published: 2024-02-16 Type: PhD Study in: Newcastle upon Tyne Deadline: February 19, 2024

King’s College CMCI London African Music PhD Scholarship 2024

The researcher will be based in the Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries (CMCI),  King’s College London and co-supervised by Professor Roberta Comunian (Professor of Creative Economies in the Department of Culture, Media & Creative Industries) and&n

Published: 2024-02-15 Type: PhD Study in: London Deadline: March 19, 2024

King’s College London Afro Beats And Afro Bytes: PhD Studentship for African Students 2024

The researcher will be based in the Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries (CMCI),  King’s College London and co-supervised by Professor Roberta Comunian (Professor of Creative Economies in the Department of Culture, Media & Creative Industries) and Dr Eka

Published: 2024-02-13 Type: PhD Study in: London Deadline: March 19, 2024

Newcastle University AHRC-funded PhD Studentship in Early Modern Studies 2024

Interested in early modern books, print culture and politics? This project investigates how the early modern English state used the book trade guild known as the Stationers’ Company to censor publications.  You will work with the Stationers’ Company’s extensive archive (in

Published: 2024-02-12 Type: PhD Study in: Newcastle upon Tyne Deadline: February 28, 2024

Newcastle University Overseas Research Scholarships (NUORS) for International PhD Students 2024 entry

Newcastle University is committed to offering support to the very best international students hoping to pursue a programme of research. We are pleased to offer a small number of University funded NUORS awards for outstanding international students who apply to commence PhD studies in any subject in

Published: 2024-02-08 Type: PhD Study in: Newcastle upon Tyne Deadline: May 10, 2024

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University of Bristol Black Heritage PhD Scholarships 2024

We welcome applications for full scholarships to postgraduate research programmes starting in 2024. As part of our commitment to the Black community, the University of Bristol has launched a number of postgraduate research scholarships exclusively for students of Black heritage for 2024/25 entry.

Published: 2024-02-02 Type: PhD Study in: Bristol Deadline: February 27, 2024

University of Leeds Business School Marketing Department Scholarship 2024

Doctoral research students in marketing will develop the ability to pursue research that advances the frontiers of the marketing discipline and solves business and marketing problems using advanced research tools and techniques. They will learn how to derive implications from their research results

Published: 2024-01-23 Type: PhD Study in: Leeds Deadline: April 26, 2024

University Of Manchester Dean's Doctoral Scholarship Award 2024

These scholarships are open to all nationalities and across all research areas, and will be of interest to students of the highest calibre who have the commitment and desire to work on challenging research projects in a world leading research environment.  

Published: 2024-01-18 Type: PhD Study in: Manchester Deadline: March 31, 2024

Regent's University London PhD Progression Scholarship 2023

Regent's PhD Progression Scholarships reward the loyalty of undergraduate students or taught postgraduate students who progress to enrol on a PhD degree with us. It's our way of saying thank you.  

Published: 2024-01-18 Type: PhD Study in: London Deadline: Not Specified

University of Edinburgh 2023 Informatics Global PhD Scholarship

If you have a strong academic record of accomplishment at undergraduate or Masters level, and are highly motivated to pursue a PhD programme in the School of Informatics at The University of Edinburgh, you could be selected to receive a full PhD scholarship.  Applicants who submit a programm

Published: 2024-01-12 Type: PhD Study in: Edinburgh Deadline: April 26, 2024

University of Edinburgh Law School & Cameron PhD Scholarship to Study In UK, 2024

Edinburgh Law School offers a number of full PhD studentships, one of which is provided through a generous bequest from alumnus Ewen Cameron in his name. These scholarships will pay tuition fees and an annual stipend in line with UKRI rates (approximately £18,662 per annum). The stipend wil

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6 UK scholarships for undergrad, postgrad Jordanian students

Published: 2018-04-21 12:31

Last Updated: 2024-05-14 13:50

Editor: Arwad Khalifeh

It’s a dream of many high school students in Jordan to complete their higher education overseas. Most of those pupils have their eyes set on studying in the UK, the USA or Germany because of the outstanding education and life-work skills they offer.

The truth is, studying abroad is very costly and only the wealthy can afford to send their kids off to the top universities across the world. That’s unfair to the brilliant minds who have the passion and good grades to pursue their higher education at the same universities, but can’t do it because of their financial status.

But there is light at the end of the tunnel: Scholarships.

Below, we list 6 organizations that offer Middle Eastern students scholarships to complete their BA and MA degrees in the UK.

1. MBI Al Jaber Foundation

This London-based foundation grants students from the Middle East a full scholarship to complete their Master’s studies at some of London’s top universities, in any field of their choosing. They also offer scholarships to students wishing to study MA Hospitality in Austria.

2. The Asfari Foundation

This foundation, established in 2006, is for students interested in studying at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and the Refugee Studies Centre at the University of Oxford, the Royal Institute for International Affairs (Chatham House) and Campaign Bootcamp in the UK.

3. The Said Foundation

If you’re looking to pursue a Master’s degree or PhD at some of London’s most prestigious universities, this foundation is for you. Their Scholarships Programme started in 1984 and has an alumni of more than 750 successful students, who graduated in the fields of architecture, law, engineering, art, education and other fields of study.

4. The Denys Holland Scholarship at University College London

This scholarship is open to undergraduate students wishing to study any subject of their choosing at UCL. The scholarship is worth £9,000 per year for three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress.

5. University of Westminster Full International Scholarship

A competitive scholarship open to students wishing to pursue a full-time Undergraduate degree at the University of Westminster. The scholarship covers full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.

6. Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme

This unique programme is designed to train future leaders. Since its foundation in 2007, over 175 scholars from 57 countries and studying across 30 different academic departments have taken part in the programme. The scholarship covers 100% of University and college fees and a offers a grant for living costs (of at least £14,553).

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Jordanian Graduate Student Scholarship

Up to four awards of $3,000 each to assist Jordanian graduate students with the annual costs of their academic programs during the period May 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025. Candidates must be Jordanian citizens and currently enrolled in either a master’s or doctoral program in a Jordanian university. Eligibility is limited to students in programs related to Jordan’s cultural heritage (for example: archaeology, anthropology, linguistics/epigraphy, history, conservation, museum studies, and fields related to cultural resource management). Awardees who demonstrate excellent progress in their programs will be eligible to apply in consecutive years. Required application materials include:

• Completed application form
• Project proposal narrative (up to 500 words, not including bibliography)
• Transcripts(s) (first-year graduate students should submit both graduate and undergraduate transcripts)
• One recommendation that must be from academic advisor

In this cycle ACOR will distribute one award of $3,000.

Deadline for applications is February 15. Applicants will be notified in April.

About the Jordanian Graduate Student Scholarship (JGSS)

On the occasion of ACOR’s 40th anniversary in June 2008, the newly created Jordanian Graduate Student Scholarship program was announced. This scholarship program will contribute to the training of the future generations of Jordanian academics in research fields related to Jordan’s cultural heritage.

This scholarship is limited to Jordanian citizens currently enrolled in either a Master’s or Doctoral program in a Jordanian university. An important component of this scholarship program is the potential of ongoing support for exemplary students. Unlike all of ACOR’s foreign research fellowships, which have limitations on how frequently applicants may apply, these scholarships will be open for immediate repeat funding. Student awardees who demonstrate excellent progress in their programs will be eligible to reapply during each year of their continued enrollment in their graduate program. Priority of consideration will be given to the applications received each year from this pool of candidates.

The inaugural year of this program was the 2009–2010 ACOR fellowship cycle. Members of the ACOR Board of Trustees donated generously to fund this program.

To donate to this fellowship, please click  here and write “Jordanian Graduate” under the “Additional Details” section of the donation form. 

Click  here  to apply for this fellowship.

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Commonwealth Scholarships annual report for the year ending September 2023: forging a sustainable and peaceful common future

Published 13 December 2023

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64th Annual Report to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

For the year ending 30 September 2023

Presented to Parliament pursuant to Paragraph 5 (2) of Schedule 2 of the International Development Act 2002

As Chair of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK, I am continually inspired by the dedication, resilience, and innovation of Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni. Their commitment to addressing pressing global challenges – from the climate crisis to broader international development issues – is testament to the transformative power of education and the enduring impact of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission ( CSC ).

The 2022 to 2023 academic year has been a significant period of growth and reflection for the Commonwealth. With the world continuing to re- emerge from the pandemic, we have embraced the opportunity to foster deeper in-person interactions. This year, we have been fortunate to host numerous in-person events for our Commonwealth Scholars and various stakeholders, building upon the successes of our previous online engagement strategies. The Connect and Collaborate Event in London in February, for instance, was a vibrant gathering of over 350 Scholars from 78 universities across the UK. These events, centred around the 6 CSC Development Themes, have been instrumental in fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and sparking innovative solutions to global challenges. Our special programme on Clean Energy, Air and Oceans has been a highlight of the year. This initiative, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 14, ‘Life Below Water’, and Sustainable Development Goal 7, ‘Affordable and Clean Energy’, has empowered a group of mid-career professionals to deepen their expertise in these critical areas. We welcomed 19 Professional Fellows from 6 Commonwealth countries to the UK earlier this year for a 3-month programme to enhance their skills, knowledge, and networks, and enable them to contribute to improving Clean Energy, Air and Oceans in their workplaces and wider society.

Their work not only supports the objectives of the Commonwealth Blue Charter, and the UK Government’s ‘Clean Green Initiative’, but also paves the way for sustainable development across the Commonwealth.

Clean Energy, Air and Oceans was also a focus of this year’s Alumni Community Engagement Fund, where Commonwealth Alumni designed and delivered community-focused activities to raise awareness about preserving marine ecosystems, increasing the use of renewable energy, and improving air quality as key factors to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

Earlier this year, on behalf of the CSC , the British Council hosted Interchange23, an annual global conference for Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni to support interdisciplinary learning, discussions, and networking all focused on actions to address Clean Energy, Air and Oceans.

However, Scholars and Alumni are not just addressing environmental challenges (as important as these are). Their work spans the breadth of international development, from promoting gender equality and improving health outcomes to fostering innovation and building sustainable cities. Their dedication to these causes, aligned with our development themes, is making a tangible difference in communities across the Commonwealth.

The stories featured in this Annual Report offer a glimpse into the myriad ways our Scholars and Alumni are driving positive change. Whether through cutting-edge research, community engagement, or policy advocacy, they are at the forefront of addressing the most pressing challenges of our time.

We discover how alumnus Vijay Siddharth Pillai has designed and delivered educational programmes for 60,000 students in Afghanistan through his work with the charity Street Child. Championing the right to education, particularly for girls, has not been without challenges since the Taliban returned to power, but Vijay has shown that resilience pays off. He is now advocating for change and pioneering new interventions to expand access to girls’ education in the country.

Current Scholar Leticia Chimwemwe Suwedi- Kapesa is striving to achieve an HIV-free generation by 2030 with her research on early infant HIV diagnosis services in Malawi. Through co-designed workshops and close collaboration with patients, healthcare workers, policymakers, and researchers, Leticia is developing a joined-up approach to strengthen health service delivery and increase early intervention in cases of HIV.

Reducing financial risk is a key priority for Caribbean economies, and a life-long mission of alumnus Louisianne Josiah-Roberts. By stress- testing the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank against threats such as money laundering, as well as working with the World Bank to implement a comprehensive training programme for financial regulators, Louisianne is boosting the region’s international reputation and optimising conditions for future trade and investment.

These are just some of the examples of positive change generated by Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni covered in this Annual Report. As our network of Commonwealth Scholarship award holders continues to grow, the impact of our Scholars and Fellows on their communities and workplaces is also continuing to deepen and expand. Seeing the innovative ways in which Scholars and Fellows are making a difference is incredibly exciting and my fellow Commissioners and I look forward to what they will achieve in the future.

On behalf of the CSC , I would like to thank the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for their continuing support through Grant-in-Aid and the generous assistance provided by their scholarships team in London. I am also grateful to the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) for helping the CSC to deliver higher education that achieves sustainable development across the Commonwealth.

Each passing year makes the mission vision and mission of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commissions ever more relevant. With the continued support of our partners, stakeholders, and the broader CSC family, I am confident that we will achieve even greater milestones in our shared mission of promoting sustainable development across the Commonwealth.

Professor Robin Mason ORB Chair, Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK ( CSC ) provides the UK government’s scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It supports the co-creation of research, innovation, and solutions to enact sustainable development priorities across the Commonwealth and beyond.

Our work drives forward global sustainable development objectives by supporting innovators and leaders of the future from across the Commonwealth, while simultaneously attracting outstanding talent to Britain’s universities.

Our objectives are 3-fold:

1.   To provide a world-class scholarship scheme that contributes to sustainable development across the Commonwealth.

2.   To ensure that our programmes promote equity and inclusion, reward merit, and deliver widespread access, especially to those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

3.   To support and encourage cutting-edge research, innovation, and knowledge exchange throughout the Commonwealth.

Throughout this Report, we have demonstrated how these objectives were met in the year ending September 2023.

2022 to 2023 key performance indicators

As agreed in the 2022 to 2023 business plan.

The CSC agreed to employ 6 key performance indicators to measure success against our objectives and priorities.

• The gender of candidates selected for each CSC programme will be at least 45% female and 45% male.

2.   Partnerships with UK universities will generate at least £4.5 million in matching contributions.

£5.8 million was generated in 2022 to 2023 in matching contributions through partnerships with UK universities.

3. Fifteen alumni profiles of CSC Women Leading Change will be published demonstrating the CSC ’s support of cutting-edge research, innovation, and knowledge exchange throughout the Commonwealth.

In 2022 to 2023, there were 15 profiles published demonstrating CSC Women Leading Change, including 11 development impact articles published on the CSC website; 2 articles published in issue #13 of Common Knowledge; 1 article published in issue #14 of Common Knowledge; and 2 reports on alumni work through the Alumni Community Engagement Fund published on the CSC website.

4. 15 profiles of CSC alumni impacting climate change will be published demonstrating the CSC ’s support of cutting-edge research, innovation, and knowledge exchange throughout the Commonwealth.

In 2022 to 2023, there were 15 profiles published demonstrating alumni impacting climate change, including 7 development impact articles published on the CSC website; 2 articles published in issue #13 of Common Knowledge; 1 article on the CSC ’s Research Impact Award topical winner for ‘Clean Energy, Air and Oceans’ related research; 4 reports on alumni work through the Alumni Community Engagement Fund published on the CSC website; and 3 videos published on the CSC ’s YouTube channel showcasing alumni panel discussions on Clean Energy, Air and Oceans at Interchange23.

5. Ten alumni profiles will be published demonstrating research which promotes equity and inclusion and supports those who have been left behind.

In 2022 to 2023, there were 10 profiles published demonstrating research which promotes equity and inclusion and supports those who have been left behind, including 8 development impact articles published on the CSC website; 1 report on an alumnus’ work through the Alumni Community Engagement Fund published on the CSC website; and 1 article published in issue #14 of Common Knowledge.

6. Ten in-depth Evaluation Case Studies will be produced to demonstrate the CSC as an innovative world-class scholarship and fellowship scheme that delivers impact on sustainable development across the Commonwealth.

In 2022 to 2023, there were 10 case studies published demonstrating the innovation and impact of scholarship and fellowship recipients on sustainable development.

*The KPI was not met for the Master’s Scholarships Programme during this period. Considerable work has been done by the CSC to achieve a better gender balance to offset a deficit of female Scholars. This has been successful but the balance has gone slightly the other way on this particular programme. The Commission has taken initial action to adjust the nomination quotas and will monitor this during the next selection round, with action proposed to improve the gender balance in this Programme if the KPI is not met again.

Our programmes

Objective 1: To provide a world-class scholarship scheme that contributes to sustainable development.

The following pages demonstrate how the range of study, research, and professional development programmes we provide, alongside the Scholar and alumni engagement activities from the past year, helped to build an engaged community of Scholars and alumni with the potential to make real and lasting change in the development areas they choose to focus on.

Our programmes in numbers

The CSC offers 7 unique study, research, and professional development programmes to nations across the Commonwealth and to individuals of outstanding ability who are selected for their potential to enact development impact in their country.

The data below provides an overview of the number of Scholars and Fellows taking part in each of our 7 programmes in the 2022 to 2023 academic year. This includes new 2022 Scholars and Fellows and continuing Scholars and Fellows.

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The sustainable development goals and csc development themes.

The CSC is driven forward by international development objectives. As part of their application, Commonwealth Scholars select at least 3 UN Sustainable Development Goals that they aim to impact post-award in order to answer the UN’s global call to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.

All Commonwealth Scholarships funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) are offered under 6 key development themes chosen specifically to align with the UK government’s international development priorities.

The data below demonstrates the percentage of 2022 Scholars targeting each of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and each of the CSC Development Themes.

Percentage of 2022 Commonwealth Scholarships applicable to each Sustainable Development Goal

Percentage of 2022 commonwealth scholarships applicable to each csc development theme, building an engaged community of scholars.

Providing a world-class scholarship scheme that contributes to sustainable development across the Commonwealth means providing Scholars and Fellows with the opportunities they need to build up the knowledge, skillset, and networks that will enable them to achieve their development goals when they return to their home countries. Below is a snapshot of the opportunities undertaken by Scholars and Fellows over the past year.

The Leaders in Sustainable Development Programme

The Leaders in Sustainable Development Programme aims to deliver practical skills development and discussion-based learning to enable Scholars to respond to development challenges in their countries and communities.

The programme begins with the online training course ‘Understanding Development Impact’ provides Scholars with the tools for designing and implementing development projects. This is followed by the Leaders in Sustainable Development workshops that run between October 2022 and July 2023 and focus on enhancing Scholars’ sustainable development practice in research, social impact, and public engagement.

In 2022 to 2023, over 120 Scholars attended the 11 virtual workshops and 9 face to face regional workshops hosted by the CSC .

A 2023 workshop participant said:

The training expanded my horizon about how to plan for social impact by setting short, medium and long term goals. It also taught me how to set smaller targets to achieve these goals while also pushing me to explore how I actually want to generate social impact and what steps can be taken next to realise that.

Connect and Collaborate Event

The Connect and Collaborate Event is the largest event in the CSC calendar and provides an opportunity for Scholars in the UK to come together to discuss their work, exchange ideas, and forge new connections for the future.

In February, 360 Scholars from 78 universities across the UK attended the Connect and Collaborate Event held at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in Westminster which featured panel sessions, workshops, and talks from a range of international speakers.

Professional Fellows’ welcome event

This year’s Professional Fellowship programme began in February when all 19 Professional Fellows representing 6 Commonwealth countries came together at the University of Edinburgh for 2 days of networking, cross-organisation engagement, and learning focused on the theme of Clean Energy, Air and Oceans. This was the first in a series of events bringing the Fellows together during their 3-month stay in the UK.

Maximising your impact workshop

As part of the Leaders in Sustainable Development Programme, the CSC delivers 2 residential workshops each year at Cumberland Lodge to enhance Scholars’ expertise in achieving impact.

In March, the CSC welcomed 46 Commonwealth Scholars studying at Master’s level to a residential workshop on current international development issues and how Scholars contribute to solving them.

In May, the CSC hosted its second residential workshop for 44 Scholars studying at doctoral level where they explored ways to engage decision makers and wider stakeholder groups in development-focused research.

A 2023 Maximising your impact workshop participant said:

The presentations were so engaging. The speakers not only shared information, but they also allowed us to express our ideas as well.

Parliamentary Reception for Commonwealth Scholars

The annual Parliamentary Reception gives Scholars a unique opportunity to meet UK parliamentarians and learn about the workings of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. This year’s event was held in June for 35 Commonwealth Scholars who engaged in discussions on governance and democratic process in the modern Commonwealth.

The event was organised by the CSC and the Council for Education in the Commonwealth’s Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) Support Group with support from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK (CPA UK).

Farewell Event

In July, Commonwealth Scholars joined Chevening and Marshall Scholars for the joint scholarship Farewell Event at Alexandra Palace celebrated Scholars’ achievements during their time in the UK. This year’s event featured guest speakers including The Rt Hon James Cleverly MP and HRH The Prince of Wales, and enabled Scholars to strengthen their international networks as they prepared to return to their home countries and make a difference in their communities.

Engaging the global alumni community

A Commonwealth Scholarship is for life. Upon finishing their Scholarship or Fellowship, Scholars join a thriving community of over 31,000 alumni, who are working across a range of sectors and fields, effecting real change at a local, national, and international level.

To highlight the work of Commonwealth Alumni across various sectors and fields, the following alumni engagement activities were delivered over the last year.

Development in Action webinar series

The monthly Development in Action webinar series highlights the work and contributions of Commonwealth Alumni to development across a range of contemporary global challenges.

Monthly webinars have covered a range of topics, including building climate resilience in Caribbean Small Island States, the role of financial technology (FinTech) in achieving sustainable development in Asia Pacific, and bridging the gap between public and private eye healthcare in Nigeria and African countries.

100% of attendees would attend future webinars.

96% of attendees learned something new to a large or moderate extent*.

*Based on participant feedback survey results.

Alumni Community Engagement Fund

Small changes implemented at the community level can lead to big impact over time. The CSC ’s Alumni Community Engagement Fund (ACEF) is an annual fund which seeks to support Commonwealth Alumni in raising awareness of key development issues at the community level through the organisation of an engagement activity.

The selected themes for activities delivered in 2022 to 2023 were Clean Energy, Air and Oceans, addressing the CSC ’s special programme for this year, and sport for development, coinciding with the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

In total there were 10 activities delivered by alumni from 7 countries. Find out more about one of the activities delivered under the theme of Clean Energy, Air and Oceans on page 40 of the Annual Report.

Research Impact Awards

The CSC Research Impact Awards celebrate the research and publication endeavours of Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni at the early and mid-career researcher stages, and their value to international development. The awards are sponsored by Taylor & Francis.

In 2022, winning articles addressed the suitability of land for rainfed rice paddy production in Zambia, the development of solar cell materials for use in clean renewable energy sources, and the design and building of a spaceborne atmospheric carbon dioxide monitoring instrument.

CSC Mentoring Programme

The CSC ’s Mentoring Programme connects Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni to support knowledge and skills development and a practical understanding of how these can be implemented post-scholarship to achieve development impact.

In 2022 to 2023, the programme has been supporting 134 active mentoring pairs.

96% of participants in the 2021 to 2022 programme reported they would take part again.

A 2021 Mentee from Nigeria said:

The CSC Mentoring Programme has left a hunger for excellence. On a personal level, the programme has met my expectations of fostering personal growth, self-confidence, and the development of crucial life skills. My Mentor provided guidance on goal-setting, decision-making, and work-life balance which has positively impacted my personal well-being and overall satisfaction.

Alumni Advisory Panel

The Alumni Advisory Panel provides a platform for Commonwealth Alumni to provide constructive feedback on the CSC programme. By sharing personal insight and expertise, panel members help advise on the direction of the CSC ’s activities and support future cohorts to flourish.

Appointed in September 2021, the 2021-2023 panel comprised 97 members, representing 24 Commonwealth countries.

In the report year, the panel was consulted on the CSC ’s global conference, Interchange23, the CSC Scholar Handbook and onboarding experience, reviewed CSC application forms and applicant resources, and shared insights on future special programme themes and activities delivered by the CSC .

A 2021 to 2023 panel member said:

Being an Alumni Advisory Panel Member is an enriching experience. It has helped me to grow both as a person and professionally. It has also been worthwhile connecting with fellow scholars from all over the world, making new friends and connecting with the larger Commonwealth fraternity.

Interchange23

The third annual global conference for Commonwealth Scholars and Alumni, Interchange23, took place between 13 to 17 February 2023. The overarching theme of the conference was Clean Energy, Air and Oceans.

The 5-day programme featured a mix of roundtable discussions, skills workshops, and networking sessions, and provided an opportunity for Commonwealth Scholars, Alumni, and other stakeholders to share knowledge and research related to preserving marine resources, increasing the use of renewable energies, and reducing air pollution.

In-country events

Working with in-country partners, the CSC provides pre-award and alumni engagement activities in 12 countries. In the report year, there were 17 alumni in-country events on a range of topics, including a workshop on inclusion for people with visible and invisible disabilities, roundtable discussions on climate change adaptation strategies and adoption, and a session on the role of climate change on sports development.

Our scholars and fellows

Objective 2: To ensure that our programmes promote equity and inclusion, reward merit, and deliver widespread access, especially to those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

This section of the Annual Report demonstrates how our Scholar selections reach a wide pool of applicants from across the Commonwealth, with a particular focus on low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries and how we work with our nominating partners to ensure, all other things being equal, candidates from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds are chosen.

Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows: The 2022 cohort

We were delighted to welcome 671 new Scholars and Fellows from 31 Commonwealth countries in the 2022 to 2023 academic year to take part in our programmes. This cohort joined 81 universities and host organisations spread across the UK.

2022 new awards by region

95% of 2022 FCDO-funded awards were for citizens of least developed and lower middle income countries and fragile states.

2022 new awards by DAC list category

Least developed countries: 221

Lower middle income countries: 429

Upper middle income countries: 21

90% of Scholars would have been unlikely to study the same programme in the UK without the support of a Scholarship.

Development Assistance Committee (DAC) list of official development assistance (ODA) recipients

The DAC List of ODA recipients shows all countries and territories eligible to receive official development assistance. These consist of all low and middle income countries based on gross national income per capita as published by the World Bank, with the exception of G8 members, EU members, and countries with a firm date for entry into the EU. The list also includes all of the Least Developed Countries as defined by the United Nations.

2022 new awards by gender*

*Includes all new Scholarships and Fellowships taken up in 2022 to 2023.

Female: 347

2022 new awards by UK institution region

West Scotland: 53

East Scotland: 95

Northern Ireland: 5

North East England: 76

North West England: 77

Midlands: 77

Cambridge: 21

South East England: 84

South West England: 36

Widening access to Commonwealth Scholarships

Higher education can have a transformative effect on individuals and wider society. However, postgraduate study can remain out of reach for many people due to the barriers they face within their community or society. To ensure that our programmes promote equity and inclusion, reward merit, and deliver widespread access, especially to those from disadvantaged backgrounds, we work with National Nominating Agencies and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) and Charitable Trust Nominating Agencies across the Commonwealth to recruit Scholars.

Our partnerships with NGOs and Charitable Trusts are particularly important to help us reach out to specific underrepresented populations and break down the barriers that applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds often face. We have partnered with the following NGOs and Charitable Trusts working across multiple countries with a proven track record of widening participation to higher education:

Canon Collins Educational Trust and HALI Access Network - recruits applicants with a low socio-economic status.

Wellcome Trust - offers science and research focused awards for least developed countries in East Africa.

Windle Trust International - recruits refugees and internally displaced people in Kenya and Uganda.

Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) - open for applications from women working in education in Africa.

Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum - offers an application route for people with disabilities across the Commonwealth.

55 Scholars were nominated by NGOs and Charitable Trusts in 2022, up from 54 in 2021, 51 in 2020, and 40 in 2019.

Widening access for women

The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is a pan-African Non-Governmental Organisation established in 1992 to champion education rights for girls in Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi and with a presence in 33 African countries, FAWE uses a 3-pronged holistic approach to transform girls’ education and to achieve gender equity and equality in education across Africa through demonstrative interventions, advocacy, and research. FAWE supports applications from female candidates in 14 Commonwealth countries in Africa.

The CSC introduced FAWE as a nominating agency for the 2013 academic year and has worked with them to help advance our goal of achieving gender parity in nominations.

Widening access for refugees

Worldwide, only 5% of refugees have access to higher education.

Windle Trust International is working to lift these barriers and help more people from refugee backgrounds attend university. Since 1988, they have supported over 1,000 people reach higher education through scholarships at undergraduate and postgraduate levels by supporting scholarship opportunities for conflict-affected students from Eastern and Central Africa at universities and colleges in the UK, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda. Their scholarships support the development of leadership and skills in African communities.

Fatuma Shidiye, 2022 Windle Scholar, University of Westminster, MSc TESOL said:

Through Windle International and funding from the CSC , this scholarship has been an opportunity for less fortunate individuals from the most vulnerable communities in East Africa to quench their thirst for education.

The CSC has worked with Windle Trust International for 20 years to offer awards to Master’s candidates resident in Kenya and Uganda.

Widening access for people with disabilities

The Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum (CDPF) brings disabled people from all countries of the Commonwealth, regardless of their impairment, gender, age, race, indigenous and geographical background, religion or political affiliation, together with a view to having one voice to advocate for the promotion and equalisation of opportunities for all disabled people.

Dr Israel Adekunle Balogun, 2022 Commonwealth PhD Scholar, Nigeria said:

The Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum allows qualified individuals with disability to be included in the system and that’s something that’s very unique about the Commonwealth Scholarship.

CDPF offers a CSC application route for disabled candidates from 45 Commonwealth countries. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate how their studies will lead to an improvement in the position of disabled people in their country.

After introducing CDPF as a Nominating Agency, there was a 7-fold increase in the number of Scholars with a declared disability. Since then, the CSC has maintained a consistent number of disabled Scholars. In recognition of the additional challenges that disabled people often face in their education journeys, the CSC has also developed a contextualised nomination policy which enabled CDPF to identify and nominate candidates who have not met the CSC ’s academic criteria but have demonstrated themselves as an otherwise excellent candidate for a Commonwealth Scholarship.

Development impact

Objective 3: To support and encourage cutting-edge research, innovation, and knowledge exchange throughout the Commonwealth.

The following pages demonstrate some of the ways in which our programmes, Scholars and alumni have fulfilled this aim in the report year, creating development impact at the community, country, and international levels across the 6 CSC Development Themes and beyond.

Impact in numbers

How commonwealth alumni use the skills gained from their award.

90% of Scholars and Fellows have used the skills and knowledge gained and/or made changes in their workplace as a result of their award.

95% of Scholars and Fellows used the skills gained as a result of their award in their employment ‘all the time’ or ‘often’.

How Commonwealth alumni are having an impact

Alumni report having an impact at a variety of levels:

Institutional: 88%

National: 55%

International: 38%

The impact happens in different ways:

Social development: 77%

Policy making: 63%

Civic engagement: 59%

Economic development: 59%

Protecting the environment and climate: 55%

94% of Scholars and Fellows across all FCDO-funded programmes finishing awards in the report year returned to live/work in their home country or another low- or middle-income country.

Targeting national development priorities

Our mix of application routes enable governments in low- and middle-income countries to nominate Scholars and Fellows in line with their national development priorities. In this report year, these priorities included:

Health and medicine: 69%

Education: 66%

Infrastructure and engineering: 54%

Economic development: 49%

Agriculture, forestry and fisheries: 37%

Climate change, environment and conservation: 34%

Science and technology: 29%

Good governance and public service: 29%

Security: 17%

Tourism: 17%

95% of Scholars and Fellows consider their award as relevant to the needs of their home country.

Building lasting ties

92% of Alumni report continued contact with UK institutions and/or professional networks in the UK.

How do Commonwealth Alumni and Scholars rate their experience?

95% of Scholars and Fellows think Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships are prestigious.

95% of Scholars and Fellows would recommend applying for a Commonwealth Scholarship or Fellowship.

98% of Scholars and Fellows would recommend studying in the UK.

CSC development themes

Science and technology for development.

Dr Ikpaya David Ikpaya 2017 Rutherford Fellow Nigeria Post Doc. in Remote Sensing Instrumentation University of Surrey

Across the world, increasing atmospheric greenhouse gases are driving up temperatures and worsening the effects of climate change. Monitoring carbon dioxide (CO2), the principal man-made greenhouse gas responsible for global temperature rises, is fundamental for understanding fluctuations in atmospheric gas levels and supporting international efforts aimed at mitigating climate change.

My research aims to increase research on CO2 levels and atmospheric conditions in Nigeria and similar low resource geographies. Determining the extent of carbon fluxes in the tropics, especially in regions around the equatorial zone, can be challenging owing to the relative lack of in-situ CO2 measurement networks in these regions. However, through my research, I found that measuring regional fluxes and the processes behind them could be significantly improved by utilising space-based observations and terrestrial observatories.

After receiving support from Nigeria’s National Space Research and Development Agency ( NASRDA ), I designed and built a spaceborne atmospheric CO2 monitoring instrument known as SHACS (Spatial Heterodyne Atmospheric Carbon-dioxide Spectrometer). The SHACS instrument can be mounted on a compact microsatellite platform with low operational costs to provide high-quality hourly measurements of atmospheric CO2 concentration when launched in constellation. These space-based observations monitor subtle changes in atmospheric CO2 providing valuable scientific data to support policymakers on progress against carbon targets and delivering interventions to mitigate further carbon emissions.

The SHACS instrument also has the potential to be operated as a network of CO2 monitoring hubs around the tropics to improve monitoring of CO2 and carbon emissions and contribute significantly to UN Sustainable Development Goal 13 in taking urgent action to combat climate change.

After receiving a wide range of interest from the space sector and academia, I am confident that the SHACS instrument will expand our understanding of atmospheric CO2 and become a vital tool for climate mitigation in Nigeria and beyond.

Dr Ikpaya David Ikpaya was awarded the 2022 CSC Research Impact Award for his clean energy-related research. His article, ‘Development of SHACS: Progress on Channel-1 Prototype Demonstrator’, is published in IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing.

Transforming the future of coastal energy in Ghana

Jude Ofosu 2022 Commonwealth Shared Scholar Ghana MSc in Oceanography University of Southampton

With its 550 kilometres of coastline and large coastal population, Ghana is reliant on the sea for its economy and food security. Despite this, the country’s coastal infrastructure remains underdeveloped, particularly in relation to producing renewable energy and preserving marine ecosystems.

As an oceanographer, I will use my knowledge and skills to advance renewable energy projects, such as offshore wind farms, that curb global warming, and support environmental protections for Ghana’s marine ecosystems.

Understanding the geological conditions of a proposed offshore wind site is essential because more than a third of the total building costs of an offshore wind system are spent on the foundation structure. My technical experience of modelling ice sheet behaviour and analysing bedrock environments will be important in determining the long-term suitability of offshore sites in Ghana and contributing to informed decision making. I am currently involved in an offshore wind energy project as part of an international research initiative which will stand me in good stead for undertaking similar projects in Ghana.

On a wider level, I plan to engage with the Ghana Maritime Authority on the need for a detailed bathymetric chart studying the ocean floor off Ghana’s coast. Not only will this contribute to Seabed 2030, an international framework for mapping the world’s ocean floors by 2030, but it will provide a blueprint for policymakers in Ghana on sites for future offshore wind farms.

The fisheries sector will also benefit from seafloor by mapping allowing them to identify species habitats with greater accuracy and gauge the impact of commercial fishing. It is my hope that this exercise would bring additional environmental benefits by, for example, enabling policymakers to establish clear guidelines on sustainable fishing and marine conservation, which would in turn boost coastal tourism and create healthier, more biodiverse environments for coastal communities.

Building on my scholarship experience, I intend to collaborate with international organisations to develop increased renewable energy production in Ghana and contribute to research that supports the transition to a greener future.

Strengthening health systems and capacity

A focus on radiation therapy in ghana.

Andrew Donkor 2013 Commonwealth Shared Scholar Ghana MSc Clinical Leadership in Cancer, Palliative and End of Life Care University of Southampton

In 2020, Ghana recorded over 24,000 new cancer cases, leading to more than 15,000 deaths. Early detection is crucial for improving patient outcomes from cancer, but in countries like Ghana, limited access to essential medical equipment and trained professionals presents a significant obstacle.

As a lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), I have been at the forefront of coordinating postgraduate cancer training and transforming the university’s medical imaging and radiation therapy curriculum to improve early diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Recognising the limited access to postgraduate medical imaging training in Ghana and other African countries and the inhibiting factors in cancer detection, including a lack of GP knowledge, scarce resources for biopsy procedures, and cultural practices such as seeking treatment from spiritualists was an important step in developing the curriculum.

Building on my radiation therapy background and scholarship studies in palliative and end-of-life care, I worked closely with colleagues at KNUST to develop the university’s radiation therapy curriculum based on Ghana’s healthcare system. This ensures that students’ knowledge and skills are appropriately adapted to the health care settings where they will work. The curriculum is also founded on a flexible model, so that it can be implemented in countries where equipment and resources may be different.

More than 200 medical imaging students have been taught under the new curriculum and can now deploy their expertise anywhere on the continent, reducing the reliance on outside medical professionals to treat cancer patients in Africa.

In 2014, I initiated a free community-based intervention, AD-Cancer Awareness, to educate communities about cancer and offer screening services. I have also developed the Readiness Self-Assessment Tool (RESEA) based on my doctoral research into radiotherapy accessibility in low- and middle-income countries. RESEA is a pioneering tool that is freely available to assist countries in evaluating their preparedness for establishing and sustaining radiotherapy facilities.

The skills and knowledge I gained during my Commonwealth Scholarship have transformed my ability to address challenges in radiation therapy and become a clinical leader in cancer care in Africa.

Improving infant HIV diagnosis in communities in Malawi

Leticia Chimwemwe Suwedi-Kapesa 2020 Commonwealth PhD Scholar Malawi PhD in Global Health Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

The goal of an HIV-free generation by 2030 is seriously challenged by the low current rates of HIV identification and treatment in children. Globally, just 63% of infants with HIV-infected mothers are tested for HIV by 6 weeks of age. This rate is slightly better in Malawi but remains low at 78.6% of infants tested.

My scholarship research seeks to enhance early infant HIV diagnosis services through the design of a context appropriate enhanced health system strategy in Malawi’s Blantyre district. While engaging with post-partum women and healthcare workers, I uncovered several factors impacting the uptake of early infant HIV diagnosis services, including insufficient resources and equipment, failure to identify infants, challenges with integrating services, and deficient knowledge and professionalism among healthcare staff. Wider social issues, like HIV stigma, also played a role.

In collaboration with patients, healthcare workers, national policymakers, and non-governmental organisations in co-designed workshops, we identified strategies to address these barriers. This inclusive approach empowered stakeholders, fostering solutions and productive engagement. Locally, these workshops aim to enhance early infant diagnosis services in Blantyre. On a national level, this approach could serve as a blueprint for broader efforts to improve HIV monitoring, adding to scientific evidence that stakeholder involvement is critical for strengthening health systems.

Through scholarship research, I have built strong ties with Malawi’s policymakers and healthcare managers. These connections will be crucial when presenting evidence-informed proposals for enhanced infant HIV monitoring post-scholarship. Expanding on my PhD research, I plan to create a mentoring platform for young female researchers, collaborating with the Forum for African Women Educationalists and other researchers to bolster Malawi’s health systems.

Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship

Delivering stronger financial regulation in the caribbean.

Louisianne Josiah-Roberts 2017 Commonwealth Shared Scholar Antigua and Barbuda MPA Public Administration University of Exeter

Over the past decade, commercial relationships within the Caribbean’s financial sector have been restricted and terminated because of precautionary measures by foreign banks. This process of financial de-risking aims to limit the possibilities for financial crime by those linked to money laundering, or terrorist financing. Yet, financial de-risking has also created challenges for international trade, threatening national and regional economies in the Caribbean.

As a Bank Examiner at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), I play a leading role in ensuring that licensed financial institutions comply with anti-money laundering and counter-financing terrorism legislation (AML/CFT) while supporting the ECCB in maintaining the stability of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) and the integrity of the banking system.

Working across the 8 ECCU countries, a part of my role entails the assessment of their systems, laws, and regulations to identify areas which could be exploited for financial crime or where existing legislation falls short of international standards. This is followed by providing feedback to competent authorities on amending national AML/CFT laws to strengthen financial regulation and governance within the currency union.

In 2020, the ECCB collaborated with the World Bank on a 2-year training programme for ECCU regulators aimed at the implementation of effective risk-based AML/CFT programmes. Following the successful completion of this project, the ECCB initiated the AML/CFT Supervisory Mentorship Programme which provided technical assistance and mentorship to increase regulatory competence within the ECCU. Through these mentoring relationships, I have been able to support regulators in AML/CFT compliance and improve communication across the region. The success of this intervention was evidenced by the independent review of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFTAF), which reported that the banking sector within countries under the ECCB’s AML/CFT supervision had robust regulatory programmes and compliance.

Nevertheless, the evolution of financial technology, particularly virtual assets including cryptocurrency, has opened up new opportunities for crime. As a specialist, it is vital for me to remain alert to the threats of financial crime and support the ECCU countries to adopt changes in international standards and regulations. In streamlining information on AML/CFT through a quarterly newsletter to licensed financial institutions and other regulators, I have ensured that guidance on regulatory initiatives are deployed across ECCU, in addition to providing a platform to raise awareness of emerging money laundering and terrorist financing risks.

By improving the safeguards in the Caribbean’s financial and banking sector, I have boosted the region’s international reputation, helping to support future trade and investment that will sustain the region’s economy.

Implementing a green growth future in Bangladesh

Shahrima Tanjin Arni 2022 Commonwealth Master’s Scholar Bangladesh LLM in International Law University of Cambridge

In Bangladesh, foreign direct investment (FDI) is one of the main drivers of the country’s transitioning economy. Yet while foreign investment contracts have accelerated economic growth and development, they often come at the expense of social and environment protections that directly affect the lives and livelihoods of Bangladesh’s citizens.

My work looks at how Bangladesh can pivot towards more responsible investment that balances economic growth and sustainable development to achieve an inclusive, green economic transition.

Historically, countries such as Bangladesh have faced a legal backlash from foreign investors when attempting to implement reforms that promote human rights, labour standards, or environmental protection. Following dispute settlement mechanisms, which often judge in favour of investors, these countries can find themselves doubly penalised as they are barred from making the planned reforms and incur an economic loss from the legal proceedings.

In recent years, there have been calls for FDI contracts to incorporate policy concerns around climate, allowing countries to regulate and change the laws that impact their own citizens. However, converting these concerns into tangible action remains some way off, despite the Bangladesh government’s commitment to a green transition.

Through my research and using my expertise in international law, I will work with policymakers to revisit Bangladesh’s bilateral investment treaties and contracts to establish conditions that allow the government to pursue environmental protection reforms. Drawing on my civil society networks, I plan to create momentum for changing the regulatory framework around future FDI investments through stakeholder pressure, and by highlighting positive examples of FDI contract reform by countries such as India. In my role as a university lecturer, I am also well placed to develop further research in this area and educate the younger generation of legal scholars about the importance of responsible investment.

Through this work I hope to continue supporting Bangladesh’s economic development while delivering an expanded environmental platform to safeguard people at a local, regional, and national level, and align with international law on limiting the impact of climate change.

Strengthening global peace, security and governance

We all live in a world of increasingly complex and entangled problems, the impacts of climate change, as an example, perpetuate and exacerbate inequalities. Its roots are to be found among geographies of inequality, and its solutions require addressing very difficult questions about future inequalities and the lives we can all afford to lead. This is not easy. To understand problems like this, to grapple with them, and to solve them requires 3 things. Firstly, in-depth expert knowledge; secondly, an ability to work across boundaries - disciplines, sectors, countries; and thirdly, a desire to exert leadership and a commitment to make a difference in the world. Commonwealth Scholars are critical in this - academically talented, globally connected, and locally committed. Many of the issues we face today require entirely new perspectives, approaches and networks to solve them. Our Scholars are ideally placed to exert leadership in shaping a world that is better for all.

Professor James Smith, CSC Commissioner

Shaping democratic processes in Africa

Nicole Beardsworth 2013 Commonwealth PhD Scholar South Africa PhD in Politics and International Relations University of Warwick

Promoting free, fair, and peaceful elections is a core element of democratic governance and vital to ensuring that people have a say in decision making and can hold decision makers to account.

Through my research and teaching, I work to build understanding of political parties and electoral histories to strengthen democracy and support political parties, donor groups, and voters to engage in peaceful electoral processes.

My scholarship research aimed to address the gap in empirical research on Africa’s political and electoral landscape in South Africa. After conducting doctoral fieldwork in Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe, I was able to present a more accurate and relatable picture of politics in these countries, challenging preconceptions and enhancing understanding among my South African students.

In 2019, I received grants from the Institute for Advanced Studies at the University of Warwick and the British Institute in Eastern Africa to study the 2021 Zambian elections, and with colleagues at Warwick, UCT and the Southern African Institute for Policy and Research we established the Zambia Elections Research Network (ZERN). This initiative brought together local and international scholars to coordinate and fund a common research agenda on the elections, and provided a comprehensive overview of the electoral process.

The network also led to collaborations with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy and the creation of a set of 9 policy briefs on the electoral process as well as consultations with donors involved in supporting the elections. From ZERN, we recently published a special issue on the elections with the Journal of Eastern African Studies, which promises to have a substantial impact on various debates within African Studies but also in the policy arena. Since the elections, the network’s focus has shifted to the current Zambian administration’s impact and looking ahead to the 2026 polls.

After extensive work with donors on the political environment in Zimbabwe and how to positively influence democratisation in the country, in 2022 I conducted a pre-election analysis of the upcoming 2023 Zimbabwean elections to help support a peaceful election process. This comes on the back of my PhD research and more than a decade’s experience working on and in the country. I now also supervise 2 Zimbabwean PhD students and hope that this will continue to positively shape Zimbabwe’s future.

My experience has shown the valuable role that academic research can play in shaping political processes and facilitating engagement with policymakers. In my role at the University of Witwatersrand, I look forward to continuing research and teaching that strengthens understanding of politics across the region, while pursuing policy and consultancy work with governments to foster democratic values and institutions in Africa.

Tackling media power in Nigeria

Tordue Simon Targema 2022 Commonwealth Split-Site Scholar Nigeria PhD in Journalism University of Glasgow

In Nigeria, the #EndSARS protests are remembered as a popular civil movement that called for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and advocated for justice, responsible policing, and good governance. Despite widespread public interest in the movement’s aims, the Nigerian media’s coverage of the protests was often critical, tending to side with the government over those involved in the protests.

My scholarship research investigates how contextual factors, including political, economic, cultural, regional, and ethno-religious influences, affected the media’s portrayal of the #EndSARS protests, and how these factors can inhibit the integrity of a free press. Interrogating these forces of media capture is important in emerging democracies like Nigeria because the media’s role as a watchdog, representing the diverse views within society, can so easily be compromised.

By examining how social and political domination are reproduced in text and speech, my research exposes the issue of media capture in Nigeria. Through this I will highlight the need for an independent media sector that complements democracy, protects citizens’ rights, and holds public figures accountable. Whether media coverage aligns with the government of the day, as in #EndSARS, or sides with citizen protesters, as in the earlier #BringBackOurGirls movement following the abduction of schoolgirls by Boko Haram, contextual factors clearly influence how pressing issues are covered by the media.

After my scholarship, I will share my findings in reputable journals and forums, such as the upcoming International Communication Association in Africa Conference (ICA-Africa), to highlight the importance of independent journalism to a functioning democracy. This research will also enrich my teaching at Taraba State University, enabling me to support the next generation of journalism students to critique the relations of power within society and strengthen journalism education within Nigeria.

Strengthening resilience and response to crises

The world today faces unprecedented challenges that threaten lives and wellbeing, increasing the risk of natural disasters, pandemics, conflict, and humanitarian crises. These challenges, such as climate change, have the greatest impact on the most vulnerable and atrisk groups in society. Our Commonwealth Scholars make a huge contribution to building a more resilient world, through development of innovative solutions and interventions, and enhancing preparedness and responses to global challenges and crises. Their research is helping to meet the SDGs and ensure a more secure and equitable future for all.

Professor Liz Baggs, CSC Commissioner

Connecting communities across the Commonwealth

Ajara Sompo Ceesay 2013 Commonwealth Master’s Scholar The Gambia MSc in Transport with Sustainable Development Imperial College London

Across the globe, inadequate transport systems deprive people of opportunities and exacerbate safety risks. According to the World Bank, one billion people do not have easy access to an all-weather road while one in 6 women avoid job seeking out of fear of harassment in transit. However, sustainable transport has the power to foster inclusive growth by connecting communities, providing economic opportunities, and combating climate change.

As a Transport Specialist with the World Bank Group, I provide technical support for transport projects focused on increasing road connectivity and improving the resilience of transport infrastructure to cope with a changing climate.

Having previously worked on large-scale infrastructure projects such as the Trans-Gambia Bridge, after my scholarship I established the Urban Roads Development in The Gambia. This initiative aimed to map informal roadways and alternative routes that could be improved to ease traffic on metropolitan trunk roads. Since its inception, Urban Roads Development has strengthened the metropolitan transport network and led to increased connectivity for economic and other essential activities.

Understanding the impact of climate on transport infrastructure is vital for developing adaptation solutions that are durable and long-lasting. I was part of a team working to improve pavement and road surfaces in Tonga in response to rising temperatures and flood risks. By adapting the materials used in road construction and implementing new drainage structures, I helped to reduce the effects of climate damage, ensuring that roads could withstand and still be used in different weather conditions.

I also contributed to a pioneering programme that supported commercial driver licensing for women in the Pacific. As women in the region are often excluded from the commercial driving sector, this programme gave women access to driver training to facilitate employment opportunities which in turn contributed to national economic development activities.

Through all my work I aim to provide safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable transport systems. By improving road safety and expanding the possibilities for public transport, especially for those in vulnerable situations, I will continue to build inclusive, connected communities across the Commonwealth.

Protecting forests and promoting their value in Zambia

Arthur Mpazi Yambayamba 2021 Commonwealth PhD Scholar Zambia PhD in Biological Sciences (Forest Ecology) University of Bristol

Across the world, forest environments play a vital role in people’s livelihoods and mitigating climate change. In Zambia, where more than 50% of land is forested, these environments are an important carbon sink, removing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide to reduce the greenhouse effect that contributes to global warming. However, deforestation and land degradation pose serious threats to the future of forest ecosystems and the people who rely on them locally and globally.

My research investigates how climate and human disturbances are shaping forest ecosystems to provide evidence for modelling forest productivity in a changing environment. Focusing on the Miombo woodlands of southern Africa, I am conducting a detailed analysis of tree structure and growth considering variables such as height, diameter, and crown dimensions to produce data on growth trajectories (diameter increment) and structural relationships. Through this I will contribute to greater understanding of the forest’s structure, productivity, and functioning as well as providing a blueprint of its future ecological dynamics.

This study will greatly improve the existing forestry modelling in Zambia, which currently overlooks structural variables such as height and crown dimensions and offers only limited accuracy for estimating tree growth. Increasing the reliability of forest structure and growth models will directly support the Forestry Department of Zambia in conducting efficient, low-cost, and wide-ranging forest inventories to determine the tree volume of growing stock, above ground biomass, and carbon stocks in the country.

Additionally, this will contribute to more accurate carbon stock accounting at a national level, a crucial aspect of Zambia’s commitment under the UN’s REDD+ framework (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation in developing countries) and essential for the formulation of higher order models used to estimate global carbon stocks and dynamics.

By developing accurate models for estimating forest structure and growth, I will also support research in vegetation modelling that seeks to understand forest productivity under changing environmental conditions. This in turn will increase scientific evidence on the long-term impacts of climate on forests to support conservation efforts and create an early-warning system for climate mitigation steps.

Access, inclusion and opportunity

Wherever in the world we live today, unfortunately we don’t have to look far to witness inequalities and barriers to access and inclusion. Commonwealth Scholars play a key role in understandings of inequality through their research, which interrogates the barriers to opportunity at a local and global level. Their research helps bridge the gap between research and policy, by integrating academic evidence into policy making processes. Moreover, Commonwealth Scholars explore barriers to policy implementation, and widen our understanding of the challenges still widely faced by many due to gender, age, origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, class, and religion.

Aisling Conboy, CSC Commissioner

Empowering the future: Street Child’s mission in Afghanistan

Vijay Siddharth Pillai 2018 Commonwealth Shared Scholar India MPhil in Education University of Cambridge

Since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, the education crisis in Afghanistan has become critical with UNESCO estimating that 1.1 million girls and young women have no access to formal education and 2.5 million school-aged Afghan girls and young women are out of school. The wider picture for young people is similarly dire with around 8 million children and adolescents believed to be out of school according to the charity Street Child.

As an education programme advisor for Street Child, I champion the charity’s mission to bring one million more children into educational settings by 2024. My current work in Afghanistan involves managing projects across 4 Afghan provinces and navigating the restrictions on girls’ education imposed by Taliban authorities to deliver education programmes.

Under the Taliban, girls can no longer access education above grade 6 (secondary school level), but education at lower grades is permitted and is not age restricted, meaning that is it open to adolescent girls. Working with local communities and Taliban authorities, I supported the establishment of Accelerated Learning Classes, which enable adolescent girls to complete 2 grades per year and reach grade 6 within 3 years.

Building on my scholarship at the University of Cambridge, I have also implemented a structured pedagogy programme to advance foundational learning and transferable skill acquisition among young people as well as supporting teacher development in Afghanistan. By designing learning and teaching materials, introducing tablet-equipped teacher coaches, and establishing a robust monitoring and evaluation framework, I have been instrumental in the programme’s delivery to an estimated 60,000 students across Afghanistan. In one of the provinces where the programme was introduced, 75% of children have a reading fluency which is average or above average according to nationally set benchmarks.

Operating in Afghanistan is not without challenges, and I need to work closely with local NGOs and Taliban authorities to deliver effective educational change programmes. Currently, I am negotiating about a homebased learning trial for girls above grade 7, having secured permission to pilot a similar intervention for boys, and I remain hopeful about expanding access to girls’ education in the country.

I am excited about contributing to global efforts to improve foundational literacy through the USAID’s Global Reading Network Steering Group. As one of 9 members of the steering group, I will have a unique opportunity to influence development in this space and support future generations.

Supporting people with disabilities into work

Beenish Naik Chaudhry 2021 Commonwealth PhD Scholar Pakistan PhD in Management University of Essex

The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) provides a landmark framework on inclusion and equal opportunities for people with disabilities, particularly in relation to work. Though many countries, including Pakistan, have adopted the CRPD, there is a significant shortfall in implementing policies that support people with disabilities ( PWDs ) into employment.

My scholarship research brings to light the experiences of PWDs to understand the barriers and enablers to employment, and explore what more can be done to increase their participation in the workforce.

Using qualitative data gained through interviews with people with physical disabilities, I discovered several barriers to workforce participation. These include social stigma about disability, the availability of quality education, and inaccessible public infrastructure and buildings. Among these multi-layered issues, the experience of isolation which PWDs face within Pakistan’s education system was a major inhibiting factor for future employment. As PWDs are channelled into so-called ‘special schools’ which follow a simplified curriculum, the quality of education they receive is compromised, meaning they often struggle to compete for jobs after their education. This segregation of PWDs from mainstream schooling further entrenches social stigma, contributing to a lack of understanding about disability within Pakistani society.

Working with policymakers and local organisations that support PWDs in Pakistan, my research will contribute to practical steps that improve prospects for PWDs . By making my research accessible to a non-academic audience I will amplify the voices of PWDs , advocating for stronger policy implementation that enables PWDs to achieve meaningful employment. I will also work with civil society organisations to challenge harmful social attitudes about disability.

Engaging in this research as a Commonwealth Scholar has given me special access to platforms such as the Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum, as well as academics and organisations working in the disability sphere. Leveraging connections with disability researchers and Commonwealth platforms, I will also contribute evidence to support international action on achieving rights and opportunities for all people with disabilities.

Clean energy, air and oceans 2022 to 2023

In response to the UK government’s call to action at the 2021 COP26 in Glasgow, the CSC delivered a special programme in 2022 to 2023 focused on Clean Energy, Air and Oceans.

In this section, you can read about the Professional Fellowship programme that ran under the theme of Clean Energy, Air and Oceans, and hear from one of the host organisations involved in the programme. You can also find out about the experiences of 3 Fellows and what they hope to achieve now that they have returned home.

Professional Fellowship on Clean Energy, Air and Oceans

Between February and May 2023, 19 Professional Fellows took part in a programme of professional development in the UK focused on Clean Energy, Air and Oceans. Selected from a range of professional backgrounds, roles, and fields, what unified this group was a shared passion for developing the skills, networks, and knowledge they need to expand their impact in tackling climate change and preserving the environment in their home countries.

To help the Fellows build up their knowledge, skills, and networks in this area, 5 host organisations were chosen across England and Wales: University of Edinburgh Earth Initiative, Knowledge for Change, Lifegate Outreach Centre, University of Salford Energy House 2.0, and University of Strathclyde.

Each organisation offered the Fellows an opportunity to step away from their day-to-day work and to explore some of the key challenges in delivering Clean Energy, Air and Oceans in their own countries and globally. On page 42, 3 of the 2023 Fellows share how the programme has helped them work towards solutions to preserving marine ecosystems, increasing the use of renewable energy, and improving air quality across the Commonwealth.

The Fellows’ welcome event, held at the Edinburgh Earth Initiative, began a series of host organisation events that enabled this year’s Fellows to build lasting connections and share knowledge with a view to supporting future collaboration in their respective fields.

Host in focus: Edinburgh Earth Initiative

The Edinburgh Earth Initiative was launched in 2021 to drive a step change in the University of Edinburgh’s engagements with global climate and sustainability challenges. The Edinburgh Earth Initiative works to accelerate interdisciplinary research, partnerships, teaching, and innovation for the climate and environmental emergency across the university.

The Edinburgh Earth Initiative drives resources towards core research on ecosystems, energy futures, and health; it creates opportunities to train future leaders through scholarships and fellowships; it helps to foster innovations that deliver real-world impacts on climate mitigation and adaptation; it helps ensure that climate and environment are central to its international partnerships; it works to make academic knowledge available to decision makers in business, industry, policymaking institutions, regulatory authorities, and civil society organisations; and it puts climate justice at the centre of its institutional commitments.

In 2023, 3 Professional Fellows joined the Edinburgh Earth Initiative for a programme of interdisciplinary training and professional development focused on the intersections between climate, health, and air pollution in India. The Fellows took part in a range of research and networking based activities allowing them to engage with the wide range of issues spanning clean air, science and technology, innovation, public policy, and gender. At the end of their fellowship the Fellows developed a working paper examining the co-benefits of investments in green hydrogen for reducing air pollution in Indian cities.

Fellow profiles

Suparna Karmakar 2022 Professional Fellow, Edinburgh Earth Initiative India Economic policy consultant

Collaboration and cooperation and joint efforts are key to addressing the common negative externalities that a global cataclysmic event like climate change-related air pollution has thrown up. The Fellowship made it easier to connect with like-minded professionals…and I hope to continue with academic and other professional collaborations to help improve policymaking and its implementation in the realm of clean air policies.

Dr Ali Nawaz 2022 Professional Fellow University of Strathclyde Pakistan Assistant Professor of Microbiology GC University Lahore, Pakistan

During the Fellowship, along with participating in the different CSC host events, we participated in different community engagement, networking, policy, and skills development events and academic conferences. The ideas on community engagement which I gained by participating in ‘Utility Week 2023’ at Birmingham and ‘What’s good for the planet will be good for your pocket’ at Telford, will practically help me start similar community engagement activities in Pakistan, by involving my students as volunteers and by transferring the ideas to the NGOs to work on mitigation of climate change challenges.

Ronald Owachgiu 2022 Professional Fellow, Knowledge for Change Uganda Role/employer: Co-Founder, Skylight Solar Power (U) Ltd

‘[I learned how to] design a roof top solar system that can power appliances like the slow cooker and the solar refrigerator for both domestic and hospital usage. This approach will help improve service delivery in health care services as well eliminate bad cooking practices like cooking on 3 stone fire and charcoal.

Alumni Community Engagement Fund Clean Energy, Air and Oceans activities

In support of the Clean Energy, Air and Oceans programme, Commonwealth Alumni were invited to utilise this annual fund to design and deliver a Clean Energy, Air and Oceans themed community-focused engagement activity this year. Read our featured report about one of the activities delivered under this theme on the next page.

Promoting blue economy opportunities over the airwaves in Kenya

Dr Patience Kiyuka 2013 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholar Kenya MSc in Infectious Diseases London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

On 27 October 2022, Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Patience Kiyuka delivered a radio talk show on the ‘Blue economy and its opportunity for communities in Kilifi, Kenya’ to promote awareness of the ocean’s vital role and the importance of preserving marine life.

In Kenya, the blue economy remains largely untapped despite the country’s reliance on fisheries for domestic and export markets. According to the UNDP, fisheries account for around 0.5% of Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product and generate employment for over 2 million Kenyans, many of whom live in coastal counties such as Kilifi. Kilifi county is also home to 2 of Kenya’s Marine Protected Areas, Malindi and Watamu.

The increasing pressure on marine resources in Kilifi country has led to environmental damage from pollution, habitat degradation, and overexploitation (illicit harvesting of sand and illegal fishing). Meanwhile, climate change threats such as sea-level rise, ocean acidification, and extreme weather events place the socio-economic wellbeing of these communities at significant risk. With this in mind, advancing the blue economy and utilising the ocean’s resources in a sustainable way is a priority for the coastal communities in Kilifi.

As radio remains the most trusted and reliable source of information for rural communities in Kenya, it was the ideal way to reach local people and engage them in the thinking about the blue economy.

Dr Kiyuka’s radio show promoted the opportunities offered by Kenya’s blue economy and inspired dialogue over practical solutions to restore the sea and coastal communities. By broadcasting in the local language, Kiswahili, and working with local radio station, Baraka FM, to incorporate the show into a regular in-studio programme, Dr Kiyuka was able to connect with a broad audience in Kilifi. The show was also live streamed on Facebook Live to reach online listeners and enable people to listen to the show again.

The show began with a public service announcement about how the blue economy cultivates the sustainable use of ocean resources for livelihoods, jobs, and economic growth while preserving the health of ocean ecosystems. This was followed by a live discussion with marine conservation experts on the importance of environmental stewardship for preserving the health of ocean ecosystems and how communities could benefit from the blue economy. During this section of the show, listeners were invited to join the discussion and engage with the speakers via calls and text messages.

The radio show and its recording received significant interest among local people in Kilifi and created a platform for future engagement on how to preserve and promote the blue economy in Kilifi.

Radio guest speaker Charles Janji Nyale, Chairman of Kilifi Beach Management Unit:

Indeed, as a community we benefit a lot from the ocean…the ocean gives us food, the ocean gets us out of poverty, it allows us to teach our kids. We have witnessed how important the oceans is to us as the community.

LGBT+ rights 2023 to 2024

Human rights in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity are a pressing issue across the Commonwealth. Owing to the colonial legacy of homophobia, anti-LGBT+ legislation and discrimination against the LGBT+ community are a significant challenge among this group of nations; 63% of Commonwealth countries criminalise homosexual activity compared to 35% globally. The UK government has acknowledged the legacy of these laws and expressed regret for their persistence today. It has also expressed a commitment to doing all it can to improve the situation for the future.

The CSC believes that no one should be criminalised or persecuted because of who they are, or who they love. We believe that securing equal rights and fair treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) people is essential to achieving the sustainable development goals and the ‘leave no one behind’ agenda. All LGBT+ people are welcome in the CSC community, and we are committed to ensuring all our Scholars reach their full potential. We seek to improve the experience for LGBT+ Scholars and build an open, tolerant, and understanding community of Scholars.

In 2023 to 2024, the CSC will deliver a year-long programme of activities focused on LGBT+ Rights which support work in this area.

To support individuals working in the field of gender and sexuality, the CSC will be funding up to 15 Professional Fellows to spend 3 months at one of up to 3 UK host organisations. This fellowship will enable participants to gain practical experience in a variety of fields related to gender and sexuality as well as providing opportunities to pool knowledge, exchange ideas, and strengthen relationships that will advance progress on LGBT+ rights in their home countries.

Over the next year, 5 Commonwealth Alumni will receive funding as part of the annual Alumni Community Engagement Fund to deliver activities under the theme of gender and sexuality. Their activities will seek to support and promote the rights, freedoms, dignity, and inclusion of communities who are discriminated against because of gender identity or sexuality.

The CSC will also appoint an international LGBT+ organisation to nominate for our Master’s and PhD Scholarships to offer a specific route for applicants who are LGBT+ themselves or who are studying in an LGBT+ related field.

Promoting LGBT+ allyship will be a core pillar of the CSC ’s programme. There will be workshops and activities throughout the year to highlight the experiences of those involved in LGBT+ rights and encourage a deeper understanding about the history and context of LGBT+ rights across the Commonwealth.

Read our featured case study about the work of alumnus Tebeio Tamton in championing LGBT+ rights in Kiribati.

Standing up for LGBT+ rights in Kiribati

Tebeio Tamton 2015 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholar Kiribati MSc Sustainable Aquaculture University of St Andrews

In Kiribati, legislation prohibiting same-sex relationships between men has existed since 1892. While there has been no recorded enforcement of this law in recent years, its existence still threatens the rights of LGBT+ people and could be seen to validate violence and other forms of discrimination against them.

As the co-founder of the LGBT+ advocacy and activism organisation Boutokaan Inaomataia ao Mauriia Binabinaine Association (BIMBA), I work closely with local communities in Kiribati to increase the visibility and improve the rights of binabinaine (an i-Kiribati word that refers to gay boys/men, bisexual boys/men and transgender girls/women).

Advocacy is an important part of my work with BIMBA and in 2018 I helped initiate its first beauty pageant, providing an opportunity for the transgender community to be seen and heard as well as connecting with audiences about the diverse experiences of LGBT+ people. Supported by the Ministry of Justice and drawing inspiration from Tonga’s Miss Galaxy Queen Pageant, the pageant was livestreamed to increase exposure and offer an accessible experience for audiences.

Engaging local communities on issues of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression requires significant resources, and I have been instrumental in applying for small grants to support campaigns, monitoring and reporting on the impact of activities, and energising BIMBA’s member network to deliver multi-stakeholder sensitisation workshops. I have also developed educational materials and increased BIMBA’s reach on broadcast and social media to raise awareness about the lived experiences of binabinaine and grow BIMBA’s network.

In 2023, I attended the The Commonwealth Equality Network (TCEN) Pacific Regional Convening to showcase BIMBA’s advocacy work and strengthen links with other LGBT+ rights organisations in the region. By sharing success stories and identifying opportunities for collaboration, I have supported regional advocacy strategies which in the run-up to the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa will provide a vital platform for advancing LGBT+ rights and spotlighting how Pacific cultures have responded to the challenges of discrimination.

Growing up in Kiribati as a binabinaine (an i-Kiribati word that refers to gay boys/men, bisexual boys/men and transgender girls/women) in the 1990s was challenging because of the verbal and physical bullying, discrimination and stigmatisation I faced at home, school and in local villages.

Our partners

Commonwealth Scholarships were founded on the principle of mutual cooperation.

The following pages list the nominating agencies, academic advisers, UK universities, UK fellowship host organisations, and overseas organisations that help make the work of the CSC possible: by helping to select outstanding Scholars and Fellows from across the Commonwealth with the potential to enact national and international development priorities and by supporting them throughout their time in the UK. It also lists the members of the Alumni Advisory Panel who help support the development of CSC programmes and activities by sharing personal insight and expertise.

Nominating agencies

The CSC works with governments and trusted partners across the Commonwealth to recruit and shortlist candidates for Master’s and PhD study, and also to ensure that national priorities are reflected in our awards.

• Asian University for Women, Bangladesh
• Secondary and Higher Education Division, Ministry of Education, Bangladesh
• University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Bangladesh
• Ministry of Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform and Religious Affairs, Belize
• Department of Tertiary Education Financing, Botswana
• Ministry of Higher Education, Cameroon
• Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, Dominica
• Ministry of Public Service, Department of HR Development, Eswatini
• Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service, Fiji
• Agence Nationale Des Bourses Du Gabon (National Scholarship Agency of Gabon), Gabon
• Ghana Scholarships Secretariat, Ghana
• Ministry of Education, Sports, and Culture, Grenada
• Ministry of Public Service, Guyana
• Ministry of Education, India
• Ministry of Finance & the Public Service, Jamaica
• Ministry of Education, Kenya
• Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Kenya
• Kenyatta University, Kenya
• Maseno University, Kenya
• Public Service Office, Kiribati
• National Manpower Scholarship Secretariat, Lesotho
• National University of Lesotho, Lesotho
• Department of Human Resource Management and Development, Malawi
• University of Malawi, Malawi
• Mzuzu University, Malawi
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maldives
• Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Mauritius
• Government of Montserrat, Montserrat
• Institute of Scholarship, Mozambique
• Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
• The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund, Namibia
• Department of Education and Training, Nauru
• Federal Scholarship Board, Nigeria
• Abia State University, Nigeria
• Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Nigeria
• Ebonyi State University, Nigeria
• Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
• Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
• Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria
• Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria
• Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
• University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
• University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria
• University of Ilorin, Nigeria
• University of Jos, Nigeria
• University of Lagos, Nigeria
• University of Nigeria, Nigeria
• University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
• University of Uyo, Nigeria
• Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
• Fatima Jinnah Women University, Pakistan
• Lahore College for Women University, Pakistan
• Department of Personnel Management, Papua New Guinea
• Higher Education Council, Rwanda
• Education Skills & Employment Portfolio, Saint Helena
• Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training, Saint Lucia
• Samoa Public Service Commission, Samoa
• Ministry of Technical and Higher Education, Sierra Leone
• Service Commissions Department, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines
• Ministry of Education & Human Resource Development, Solomon Islands
• Department of Higher Education and Training, South Africa
• Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka
• Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Tanzania
• Open University of Tanzania, Tanzania
• Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania
• University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• Ministry of Higher Education Research Science and Technology, The Gambia
• Direction des Bourses et Stages/ The Department of Scholarships and Internships, Togo
• Ministry of Education and Training, Tonga
• Human Resources Management Unit, Tuvalu
• Ministry of Education and Sports, Uganda
• Makerere University, Uganda
• Mbarara University of Science & Technology, Uganda
• Training and Scholarship Coordination Unit, Ministry of Education and Training, Vanuatu
• Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board, Zambia
• University of Zambia, Zambia

NGOs and charitable bodies

Canon Collins Trust: Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini, Zambia

Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum (CDPF): Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, Gabon, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St Helena, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Tonga, Tuvalu, The Gambia, Togo, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia

Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE): Cameroon, Eswatini, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, The Gambia, Uganda, Zambia

HALI Access Network: Botswana, Cameroon, Eswatini, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, The Gambia, Uganda, Zambia

Wellcome Trust, Kenya, Malawi

Windle Trust International, Kenya, Uganda

Overall top 10 national development priorities (and the percentage of Agencies that listed each as one of their top 5)

• health and medicine: 48%
• economic development: 39%
• education: 38%
• agriculture, forestry and fisheries: 32%
• science and technology: 29%
• good governance and public service: 23%
• infrastructure and engineering: 23%
• climate change, environment and conservation: 16%
• inclusivity (gender, ethnicity): 16%
• tourism: 10%

Academic advisers

Our selections were guided by a panel of nearly 400 academic advisers during the report year, including internationally renowned experts in all subject areas, who receive no remuneration for reviewing applications. The CSC is enormously grateful to them.

• Dr Qammer H Abbasi
• Dr Purva Abhyankar
• Dr Jehad Abu Dahried
• Professor Jean Adams
• Dr Adefolake Adeyeye
• Professor Arshin Adib Moghaddam
• Dr Toyin Adisa
• Dr Shaila Afroj
• Dr Ahmad Hassan Ahmad
• Dr Supriya Akerkar
• Professor Alfred Akisanya
• Dr Omar Al Tabbaa
• Professor Ashraf Alam
• Dr Fabrizio Alberti
• Dr Sama Aleshaiker
• Professor Tim Allen
• Professor Henrice Altink
• Professor David Anderson
• Professor Ivan Andonovic
• Professor Ruth Andrew
• Professor Simon Andrews
• Professor James Annett
• Dr Nana Kwame Anokye
• Dr Tabbi Wilberforce Awotwe
• Dr Salma Ayis
• Dr Maryam Ba Break
• Dr Juan Baeza
• Dr Hamed Bahmani
• Dr Narasimha Balijepalli
• Dr Susan Barker
• Dr Ali Kashif Bashir
• Dr Kashinath Basu
• Professor Paul Beaumont
• Professor Steve Beeby
• Dr Derrick Bennett
• Dr Jorge Bernardino
• Dr Bibek Bhatta
• Professor Richard Birtles
• Dr Richard Blanchard
• Professor Lapo Bogani
• Dr Christine Bosch
• Dr Marie Luce Bourguet
• Professor Michael Bowe
• Professor Chris Bowen
• Dr Ruth Bowness
• Dr Robert Brook
• Professor Laurence Brooks
• Dr Mark Brown
• Professor David Brown
• Professor John Bryson
• Professor Stephen Busby
• Professor Andrew Bush
• Dr Amanda Callaghan FSB, FRES, SFHEA
• Dr Simon Cameron
• Dr Christine Campbell
• Dr Matthew Campbell
• Dr Wayne Carter
• Dr Mark Carver
• Dr Samit Chakrabarty
• Professor Kirk Chang
• Dr Frederick Changwony
• Professor Tracey Chapman
• Dr Abdul Shakoor Chaudhry
• Professor Nic Cheeseman
• Dr Shushu Chen
• Dr Yunfei Chen
• Professor John Chew
• Dr Ernest Chi Fru
• Dr Rachael Ununuma
• Chidugu Ogborigbo
• Dr Nikola Chmel
• Dr Shelly Coe
• Dr Simeon Coleman
• Professor David Collins
• Dr Ariadne Collins
• Dr Kieran Michael Conroy
• Dr William Coombs
• Dr Andrew Cox
• Dr Mitch Crook
• Dr Alan Cuthbertson
• Dr Martin Dallimer
• Professor Jo Darkwa
• Professor Simon Davies
• Dr Elizabeth Davies
• Professor Simin Davoudi
• Professor Jonathan Dawes
• Professor Susan Dawson
• Dr Micael de Andrade Lima
• Professor Baukje De Roos
• Professor Antonella De Santo
• Dr Nicola Desmond
• Professor Prasanta Kumar Dey
• Professor Mirella Di Lorenzo
• Professor Han Dorussen
• Dr Susie Douglas
• Dr Brett Drury
• Dr Byron Dueck
• Professor Caroline Dyer
• Professor Mark Eisler
• Professor Aniko Ekart
• Professor Sherif El Khamisy FRSC, FRSB
• Professor Robert Elliott
• Dr Mohamed Elsayed
• Dr Charis Enns
• Dr Hannah Ensaff
• Dr Rob Ewing
• Dr Alfred Fernandez Castane
• Professor Eric Fevre
• Professor Fragkiskos Filippaios
• Professor Suzanne Filteau
• Professor Clare Finburgh Delijani
• Dr Sophie Foley
• Dr Henry Abanda Fonbeyin
• Dr Johann Fortwengel
• Dr Aldina Franco
• Dr Nunzianda Frascione
• Dr Lucia Garcia Lorenzo
• Dr John Gardiner
• Professor Andy Gardner
• Dr Matthew Garrod
• Dr Darya Gaysina
• Dr Kook Hee Gil
• Dr Emanuele Giorgi
• Professor Richard Giulianotti
• Dr Eun Sun Godwin
• Dr Hugh Gong
• Dr Cristina Gonzalez Longo
• Professor Jonathan Goodhand
• Professor Nandini Gooptu
• Dr Neil Gordon
• Professor Francisco Goycoolea Valencia
• Professor Anne Graham
• Professor Paul Gready
• Professor Nora Groce
• Professor Richard Grose
• Professor Fengshou Gu
• Dr Reinmar Hager
• Professor Gerard Hamill
• Dr Daniel Hammett
• Professor Robert Hampson
• Dr Thomas Obel Hansen
• Professor Yannis Hardalupas
• Professor Jenny Harding
• Dr Michael Harker
• Professor Bernard Harris
• Dr David Hassell
• Professor Naomi Hawkins
• Professor Daniel Haydon
• Dr Andy Hayward
• Dr Jiabao He
• Dr Ana Heitor
• Professor Andrew Hemmings
• Professor William Henley
• Dr Alan Javier Hernandez Alvarez
• Professor Malcolm Higgs
• Professor Michael Holdsworth
• Dr Carwyn Hooper
• Professor David Hopkins
• Dr Mathew Horrocks
• Dr Alton Horsfall
• Dr Mamdud Hossain
• Dr Laden Husamaldin
• Dr Sajjad Hussain
• Professor David Hutchins
• Dr Jaci Huws
• Dr Muhammad Imran
• Professor Munir Iqbal
• Dr Md Mofakkarul Islam
• Dr Venkat Iyer
• Dr Mona Jaber
• Dr Sudhir Jain
• Professor Nick Jenkins
• Dr Michael Jennings
• Dr Catherine Jere
• Professor Animesh Jha
• Dr Derek Johnson
• Professor Ian Jones
• Dr Edward Joy
• Professor Robert Kalin
• Dr Marzana Kamal
• Professor Uma Kambhampati
• Dr Nazmul Karim
• Dr Mohammed Shamsul Karim
• Dr Xuebin Ke
• Professor Kevin Keasey
• Dr Michael Keenan
• Dr Ashok Keerthi
• Dr Jonathan Kennedy
• Dr Tristan Kershaw
• Professor Julian Ketley
• Dr Habib Khan
• Professor Hafiz Khan
• Professor Emma Kidd
• Dr Janine Kirby
• Mr. Luis Kluwe de Aguiar
• Dr Charles W. Knapp
• Dr Geoffery Zain Kohe
• Dr Tassos Koidis
• Professor Jozef Konings
• Professor Panicos Kyriacou
• Professor Ilias Kyriazakis
• Dr Ben Lacey
• Dr Ka Po Lam
• Dr Emma Lane
• Dr Gloria Chepngeno Langat
• Professor Hadi Larijani
• Dr King Hang Aaron Lau
• Dr Susan Levy
• Dr Yuhua Li
• Dr Zhengyu Lin
• Dr Antonio Miguel Loureiro
• Dr Andrew M’manga
• Professor Daniel Mackay
• Dr Sean Mackay
• Dr Alison MacKenzie
• Professor Douglas C MacMillan
• Dr Peter MacPherson
• Professor Gopal Santana Phani Madabhushi
• Dr Annemie Maertens
• Professor Koushik Maharatna
• Professor Wolfgang Maier
• Ms. Karen E. Makuch
• Dr Chirangano Mangwandi
• Professor Ambreena Manji
• Dr Baljinder Mankoo
• Professor Debbi Marais
• Dr Alvaro Martinez Perez
• Dr John Mason
• Dr Gerard McCann
• Professor Peter McEleavy
• Dr Alison McFadden
• Professor Donald McGillivray
• Professor John McGrady
• Dr Christopher McHugh
• Dr Binuraj Menon
• Dr Daniel Merrifield
• Dr Florence Mgawadere
• Professor Anne Marie Minihane
• Professor Artem Mishchenko
• Dr Paula Misiewicz
• Professor James Mitchell
• Dr Rafael Mitchell
• Dr Alex Money
• Dr Roshila Moodley
• Professor Stephen Morris
• Dr Amina Moss
• Dr Theresa Munyombwe
• Dr Joanne Murphy
• Dr Munitta Muthana
• Dr Sadegh Nadimi
• Professor Atulya Nagar
• Dr Vesna Najdanovic
• Professor Arumugam Nallanathan
• Professor Richard Napier
• Professor Anne Isola (Anna) Nekaris
• Dr Behzad Nematollahi
• Dr Vahid Nick Pay
• Professor Helen Noble
• Dr Gareth Norton
• Dr Mathew Nyashanu
• Professor Sarah O’Brien
• Professor Catherine O’Sullivan
• Dr Pedi Obani
• Dr Haruko Okamoto
• Dr Tjeerd Olde Scheper
• Dr Bukola Onarinde
• Dr Zinnure Osman
• Dr Isabel Palacios
• Dr George Palattiyil
• Professor Hemant Pandit
• Dr Laxmi Pant
• Dr Dimitrios Paparas
• Dr Donald Maxwell Parkin
• Dr Edoardo Patelli
• Dr Chris Paterson
• Dr Marloes Peeters
• Professor Helen Petrie
• Dr Anh Phan
• Professor Richard Phillips
• Dr Kim Picozzi
• Professor Kypros Pilakoutas
• Dr Frederique Ponchel
• Professor Prasad Potluri
• Professor Martin Powell
• Dr Stefanie Pukallus
• Professor David Pyle
• Dr Aleksandar Radu
• Dr Mahfuzur Rahman
• Professor Vivek Ranade
• Dr Slawomir Raszewski
• Dr J. Arjuna Ratnayaka
• Professor Paul Rea
• Professor Evgeny Rebrov
• Professor Emily Reid
• Dr Malte Ressin
• Dr Michael Reynolds
• Professor Nigel Richards
• Professor Joseph Robson
• Professor Jonne Rodenburg
• Dr Robert Rogerson
• Dr Sheeba Rosewilliam
• Professor Sudipta Roy
• Professor Jonathan Rushton
• Professor Ricardo Sabates Aysa
• Dr Wilber Sabiiti
• Dr Mahdieh Sadabadi
• Dr Hatef Sadeghi
• Dr Monower Sadique
• Dr Juan Sagaseta
• Professor Mark Sandler
• Dr Gurchathen Sanghera
• Professor Gregory Sankaran
• Dr Paulo Santos Monteiro
• Dr Neetesh Saxena
• Dr Sean Semple
• Professor Bhaskar Sengupta
• Dr Paul Shafer
• Professor Lion Shahab
• Dr Graeme Shannon
• Dr Katie Shaw
• Dr Avinash Shenoy
• Dr Jian Shi
• Dr Siddharudha Shivalli
• Professor Javed Siddiqui
• Dr Sajid Siraj
• Dr Tom Sizmur
• Professor Lesley Smith
• Dr Jake Snaddon
• Dr Panos Sousounis
• Dr Tanya Stathers
• Dr Ilya Strashnov
• Dr Hongjian Sun
• Dr Sirin Sung
• Dr Jack Sunter
• Dr Adnan Syed
• Professor Joseph Tah
• Dr Ahmad Taha
• Professor Jared Tanner
• Professor Yee Whye Teh
• Dr Kasim Terzic
• Dr Vijay Kumar Thakur
• Dr Chandra Thapa
• Professor Ian Thompson
• Professor Allen Thurston
• Professor GuiYun Tian
• Professor Iain Todd
• Professor David Toll
• Dr Lochran Traill
• Dr Cristina Trujillo
• Dr Liam Turner
• Dr Saeed Ul Hassan
• Professor Elaine Unterhalter
• Dr Isabelle Uny
• Dr Masood Ur Rehman
• Dr Heini Vaisanen
• Dr Cees Van der Land
• Dr Hans Vandierendonck
• Dr Aleksandar Vasilev
• Dr Emanuele Verrelli
• Dr Kumar Vinod
• Dr David Vitale
• Dr Brigitte Vollmer
• Dr Milene Volpato
• Dr Aleksandra Vuckovic
• Professor Zia Wadud
• Dr Catriona Waitt
• Dr Dawn Marie Walker
• Dr Darren Walter
• Dr Oliver Walton
• Dr LiLiang Wang
• Professor Robert Ward
• Professor Stephen Ward
• Professor Richard Washington
• Professor Andrew Waters
• Dr Emily Webb
• Dr Gayan Wedawatta
• Dr Landis Jared West
• Dr Lu Shin Wong
• Dr Gaston Yalonetzky
• Dr Fred Yamoah
• Dr Junli Yang
• Dr Longzhi Yang
• Dr Junfeng Yang
• Dr Tao Yang
• Dr Kyari Yates
• Dr Pamela Yeow
• Dr Gabriela Zapata Lancaster
• Dr Sharif Zein
• Professor David Zhang
• Dr Jinwei Zhang
• Professor Peilin Zhou
• Dr Dina Zoe
• Dr Ahmed Zoha

UK universities

The CSC plays an important role in attracting the best and brightest talent to UK universities. In return, universities support the CSC ’s activities through part funding all scholarship awards, providing matching contributions of £5.8 million. In the report year, Commonwealth Scholars studied at 95 UK universities.

• Aberystwyth University
• Aston University
• Bangor University
• Bath Spa University
• Birkbeck, University of London
• Bishop Grosseteste University
• Bournemouth University
• Brunel University
• Cardiff University
• Coventry University
• Cranfield University
• Durham University
• Edinburgh Napier University
• Falmouth University
• Glasgow Caledonian
• University Goldsmith
• University of London
• Harper Adams University
• Heriot-Watt University
• Imperial College London
• Keele University
• King’s College London
• Lancaster University
• Leeds Beckett University
• Liverpool Hope University
• Liverpool John Moores University
• Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
• London School of Economics and Political Science
• London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
• London South Bank University
• Loughborough University
• Loughborough University, London
• Manchester Metropolitan University
• Newcastle University
• Nottingham Trent University
• Oxford Brookes University
• Queen Margaret University
• Queen Mary University of London
• Queen’s University Belfast
• Robert Gordon University
• Royal Agricultural University
• Royal Veterinary College
• School of Advanced Study, University of London
• Sheffield Hallam University
• SOAS, University of London
• St George’s, University of London
• St Mary’s University, Twickenham
• Staffordshire University
• Swansea University
• Teesside University
• The Open University
• Ulster University
• University College London
• University of Aberdeen
• University of Bath
• University of Birmingham
• University of Bradford
• University of Bristol
• University of Cambridge
• University of Central Lancashire
• University of Chester
• University of Derby
• University of Dundee
• University of East Anglia
• University of Edinburgh
• University of Essex
• University of Exeter
• University of Glasgow
• University of Greenwich
• University of Huddersfield
• University of Hull
• University of Kent
• University of Leeds
• University of Leicester
• University of Lincoln
• University of Liverpool
• University of Manchester
• University of Nottingham
• University of Oxford
• University of Plymouth
• University of Portsmouth
• University of Reading
• University of Salford
• University of Sheffield
• University of Southampton
• University of St Andrews
• University of Stirling
• University of Strathclyde
• University of Sunderland
• University of Surrey
• University of Sussex
• University of the West of England
• University of Warwick
• University of Westminster
• University of Wolverhampton
• University of York

UK fellowship host organisations

By hosting Professional Fellows, UK organisations support early and mid-career professionals to develop key skills, as well as building relationships and opening up areas for collaboration with colleagues across the Commonwealth. In the report year, Commonwealth Fellows were hosted by 5 UK host organisations.

• Knowledge for Change
• Lifegate Outreach Centre UK

Overseas organisations

Through Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships, overseas organisations benefit from better qualified staff with increased knowledge and skills, as well as access to international collaboration and partnerships. In the report year, 102 overseas organisations either nominated candidates for or partnered with a UK university on Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships.

• Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh
• Khulna University, Bangladesh
• Sylhet Agricultural University, Bangladesh
• University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
• University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
• University of Buea, Cameroon
• Forestry Research Institute of Ghana, Ghana
• Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
• University of Ghana, Ghana
• University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ghana
• Banaras Hindu University, India
• Bangalore Hospice Trust, India
• Calcutta Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, India
• Central University of Kerala, India
• Central University of Rajasthan, India
• Centre For Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, India
• Christ University, India
• CSIR - Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, India
• CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, India
• Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, India
• Guru Nanak Dev University, India
• Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, India
• Indian Institute of Science, India
• Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, India
• Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India
• Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, India
• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India
• Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, India
• Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India
• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India
• Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, India
• Institute of Chemical Technology, India
• Jadavpur University, India
• Karnatak University, India
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India
• Panjab University, India
• Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology, India
• Symbiosis Institute of Technology, India
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India
• Tezpur University, India
• University of Delhi, India
• University of Hyderabad, India
• African Centre for Technology Studies, Kenya
• Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DEKUTs), Kenya
• Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
• University of Nairobi, Kenya
• Malawi University of Business and applied Science, Malawi
• Putra University, Malaysia
• Malaysia Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
• Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia
• University of Mauritius, Mauritius
• Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia
• Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
• Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
• University of Calabar, Nigeria
• University of Ibadan, Nigeria
• Aga Khan University, Pakistan
• COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan
• Information Technology University, Pakistan
• Kohat University of Science and Technology, Pakistan
• Lahore College for Women, Pakistan
• National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Pakistan
• National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan
• Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan
• Sindh Agriculture University, Pakistan
• University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
• University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
• University of Karachi, Pakistan
• University of Peshawar, Pakistan
• University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
• University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pakistan
• Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Papua New Guinea
• University of Rwanda College of Medical and Health Sciences, Rwanda
• Rhodes University, South Africa
• University of Cape Town, South Africa
• University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
• University of Pretoria, South Africa
• University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
• University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
• University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
• University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
• University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
• Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology, Tanzania
• The College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA), Tanzania
• Islamic University in Uganda, Uganda
• Kulika Educational Trust Uganda, Uganda
• Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda

The Alumni Advisory Panel provides a platform for Commonwealth Alumni to support the future of CSC programmes and Scholars by sharing personal insights and expertise. Appointed in September 2021, the 2021 to 2023 panel comprises 97 members, representing 24 Commonwealth countries.

The members listed below have agreed for their names to be published in this year’s Annual Report to Parliament:

• Professor Jacob Agbenorhevi 2007 Commonwealth Shared Scholar from Ghana
• Nemwel Nyakenyanya Aming’a 2015 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholar from Kenya
• Dr Raphael Aregu 2014 Commonwealth Professional Fellow from Uganda
• Dr Sakshi Bathla 2019 Commonwealth Split-site Scholar from India
• Kathleen Allison Bennett 2019 Commonwealth Scholar from Antigua and Barbuda
• Professor Simone Ellen Degeling 1995 Commonwealth Scholar from Australia
• Dr Saima Eman 2012 Commonwealth Scholar from Pakistan
• Claudia Hihetah 2017 Commonwealth Shared Scholar from Ghana
• Dr Chee Peng Hor 2011 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholar from Malaysia
• Ejiro Ikoko 2019 Commonwealth Scholar from Nigeria; 2021 Commonwealth Scholar
• Dr Haseeb Irfanullah 2001 Commonwealth Scholar from Bangladesh
• Dr Jimmy Johnmark 2016 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholar from Nigeria
• Charity Bazaabadire Lankono 2018 Commonwealth Shared Scholar from Ghana
• Dr Dacia Leslie 2011 Commonwealth Scholar from Jamaica
• Dr Muhammad Imran Majid 2006 Commonwealth PhD Scholar from Pakistan; 2017 Commonwealth Academic Fellow
• Mariam Malik 2012 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholar from Pakistan
• Irum Maqbool 2019 Commonwealth Scholar from Pakistan
• Esanju Maseka 2018 Commonwealth Scholar from Zambia
• Professor Kizitus Mpoche 2001 Commonwealth Scholar from Cameroon; 2010 Commonwealth Academic Fellow
• Moyo Violet Ndonde 2000 Commonwealth Shared Scholar from Tanzania
• Dr Esther Moraa Nyaboga 2016 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholar from Kenya
• Onyegecha Nwawueze Ofurum 2014 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholar from Nigeria
• Dr Cynthia Lisa Akoth Ogundo 2019 Commonwealth Shared Scholar from Kenya
• Josephine Anne OlokWambogo 1998 Commonwealth Scholar from Uganda
• Dr Temilola Oluseyi 2007 Commonwealth Scholar from Nigeria; 2013 Commonwealth Academic Fellow
• Dr Rachael Osagie 2015 Commonwealth Academic Fellow from Nigeria
• Toyin Oshaniwa 2013 Commonwealth Professional Fellow from Nigeria`
• Samwel Odongo Ouko 2015 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholar from Kenya
• Dr Boniface Oyugi 2013 Commonwealth Scholar from Kenya; 2017 Commonwealth Scholar
• Dr Moses Phiri 2018 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholar from Zambia
• Sneha Pillai 2018 Commonwealth Scholar from India
• Associate Professor Roshan T Ramessur 1985 Commonwealth Scholar from Mauritius
• Dr Emmanuel Satia 2009 Commonwealth Split-site Scholar from Kenya
• Muhammad Faisal Sharif 2015 Commonwealth Shared Scholar from Pakistan
• Dr Vishal Sharma 2016 Commonwealth Split-site Scholar from India
• Dr Aminath Shiyama 2016 Commonwealth Scholar from Maldives
• Meenakshi Shukla 2016 Commonwealth Split-site Scholar from India
• Professor Geetanjali Singh 2003 Commonwealth Shared Scholar from India
• Niketa Singh 2019 Commonwealth Shared Scholar from India
• Chikopa Eza Sokotela 2019 Commonwealth Scholar from Zambia
• Odilon Talbot 1966 Commonwealth Scholar from Canada
• John Bosco Tumuhairwe 2015 Commonwealth Shared Scholar from Uganda
• Dr Paula Walter 1997 Commonwealth Scholar from South Africa

The following pages list the governance statement, the statement of Accounting Officer’s responsibilities and the membership of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK.

Governance statement

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom ( CSC ) was established by Act of Parliament in 1959 in order to manage the UK contribution to the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP), launched by Commonwealth Education Ministers in 1958. Its status was subsequently reaffirmed in the International Development Act of 2002 (the Act).

The CSC is a non-departmental public body, for which the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is the lead department and main sponsor. Other financial contributions (received during the period of the report) have been from the Department for Education (DfE), for scholarships for candidates from high-income countries. In addition, the CSC receives contributions-in-kind from its UK university partners. The CSC is independent of Government in its decision-making and operations; the Act legislates that the Secretary of State may not give any direction for the selection or rejection of any particular person for an award or as a candidate for an award. The CSC submits an Annual Report on its work each year to the Secretary of State; this forms the basis of a report submitted by the Secretary of State to Parliament, to which (s)he is ultimately responsible for the work of the CSC .

In addition to regulations provided in the 1959 Act (which have been confirmed in subsequent Development Acts) and subsequent Ministerial Directives, detailed governance arrangements for the CSC have been set out in a Framework Document. The Framework Document includes an associated financial memorandum and the CSC ’s 3-year corporate and one-year business plans. The FCDO Internal Audit Department (IAD) provides the CSC ’s internal audit function. The CSC ’s annual income and expenditure are incorporated in the overall accounts of FCDO; the CSC account is held with the Government Banking Service.

The Commission normally comprises up to 15 members, including the Chair, who are appointed in accordance with the principles of the Code of Practice for Ministerial Appointments to Public Bodies. Commissioners are appointed by the Secretary of State for an initial period of 3 years, with the possibility of reappointment for one further 3-year appointment. The Chair and other relevant officers normally meet with relevant Ministers at least annually to discuss the work of the CSC . The Chair of the Commission is the Accounting Officer for the CSC , with responsibility to the Secretary of State for its conduct and performance. A separate statement from the Accounting Officer follows.

Statement of Accounting Officer’s responsibilities

A) corporate governance report, i. commissioners’ report, organisational structure.

Professor Robin Mason ORB (Chair and Accounting Officer) Professor Morag McDonald (Deputy Chair).

Pages 67-71 list the membership of the CSC .

Dr Joanna Newman MBE, ACU Chief Executive and Secretary General acted as the CSC ’s Executive Secretary up to the 4 September 2023 with Miranda Thomas acting as Senior Responsible Officer from 5 September 2023.

The CSC ’s Secretariat is provided by the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), whose office at Woburn House, 20-24 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HF serve as the CSC ’s headquarters.

Some pre-award and post-award services are provided by the British Council under the terms of a separate MOU between the CSC and the British Council.

Register of interests

Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioners are required to complete a declaration of interests twice a year. The Register of Interests is kept by the Secretariat.

Diversity and inclusion

In appointing Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioners, FCDO seeks to be open and inclusive and to recruit and develop a diverse and talented Commission that is representative of society today.

Personal Data Incidents

There were no serious personal data incidents in the period of this report.

II. Statement of Commission’s and Accounting Officer’s responsibilities

Under the International Development Act 2002, the Commission must make to the Secretary of State in each year a report on the discharge of its functions during the period of 12 months to 30th September. The Secretary of State will lay a copy of the report before each House of Parliament. In preparing the statement of income and expenditure included in the report, the Accounting Officer is required to comply with the requirements of the Government Financial Reporting Manual and, in particular, to observe any Accounts Direction issued by the Secretary of State, including the relevant accounting and disclosure requirements, and apply suitable accounting policies on a consistent basis and make judgments and estimates on a reasonable basis.

The CSC has regard to the Framework Document, agreed between the CSC and FCDO, which sets out finance and accounting requirements in meeting these obligations. The Permanent Secretary and Accounting Officer of FCDO designated the Chair as the Accounting Officer of the CSC . The responsibilities of an Accounting Officer, including responsibility for the propriety and regularity of the public finances for which the Accounting Officer is answerable, for keeping proper records and for safeguarding the CSC ’s assets, are set out in Managing Public Money published by HM Treasury.

The Accounting Officer confirms that the Annual Report as a whole is fair, balanced and understandable, and that he takes personal responsibility for the Annual Report and statement of income and expenditure and the judgments required for determining that it is fair, balanced and understandable. The CSC ’s accounts are inspected and reported upon by professional auditors.

The Accounting Officer has taken all reasonable steps that he ought to have taken to make himself aware of any relevant information and to establish that the staff engaged in this work are aware of that information.

III. Governance statement

The CSC was established under the 1959 Act to administer the Grant-in-Aid, select the persons to receive the Commonwealth Scholarships, place the holders of Commonwealth Scholarships at universities in the UK; and oversee the welfare of the Commonwealth Scholars throughout their awards.

The Commission consists of a Chair and not less than 9 nor more than 14 members appointed by the Secretary of State, of whom not less than 4 shall be appointed as holders of high academic office. Commissioners are volunteers and receive no remuneration, save for an honorarium of £300 for participation in selection meetings. The Chair receives an annual stipend of £12,000.

The Commission and its Committees consider the following matters annually:

• government policy as it applies to the CSC and the Scholarships
• CSC ’s governance, membership and policies
• CSC ’s audit and risk management
• commission strategy including CSC ’s Corporate and Business Plans and CSC ’s performance against them
• allocation of budgets to programmes, administration and programme support
• awards policy and process
• the issues of disadvantage, underrepresentation and safeguarding
• selection: the mechanisms for selecting scholars, contents of the application, outreach, the selection process, management of selection committees and financial outcomes
• scholars: policies relating to the Scholars and their activities in the UK, rules and regulations, placements and the general well-being of Scholars
• CSC ’s engagement and alumni strategies
• CSC ’s programme for the evaluation of impact of awards
• CSC ’s relationships and joint-funding agreements with UK universities
• production of an Annual Report
• other policies that may impact the administration of the Scholarships

Governance framework

The full Commission meets 3 times per year, supported by 4 committees: namely the Audit and Risk Management, Awards Policy, Evaluation and Monitoring, and Finance Committees. The Chairs of these Committees, with the CSC Chair and Deputy-Chair, comprise the Executive Group, which normally meets 3 times annually. Separate sub-committees of Commissioners are convened to handle the selection of scholarship recipients.

The CSC may appoint independent members to all committees. Commissioner attendance at full meetings was as follows in the period of this report:

• Professor Robin Mason Chair 66% 2/3
• Professor Madeleine Arnot 100% 3/3 (to September 2023)
• Professor Sarah Hawkes 33% 1/3
• Professor Paul Jackson 33% 1/3
• Ms Emma Judge 33% 1/3

Professor Catherine MacKenzie 66% 2/3

Professor Nuala McGrath 100% 1/1 (to 31 December 2022)

Professor Morag McDonald 100% 3/3

Dr Christine Thuranira-McKeever 33% 1/3

Professor John Wood 50% 1/2 (to May 2023)

Professor Kevin Ibeh 66% 2/3

Professor James Smith 100% 3/3

Professor Parmjit Jat 66% 2/3

• Professor Liz Baggs 100% 1/1 (from September 2023)
• Professor Allan Hill 100% 1/1 (from September 2023)
• Ms Elizabeth Masiyiwa 100% 1/1 (from September 2023)
• Ms Aisling Conboy 100% 1/1 (from September 2023)
• Mr Ryan Shorthouse 100% 1/1 (from October 2023)

The Audit and Risk Management Committee advises the CSC and Accounting Officer on:

• the arrangements by which CSC accounts for its expenditure, including both internal controls and external inspection, and recommends any changes required to conform with best practice
• its oversight of the CSC ’s programme of internal Audit by FCDO IAID
• the arrangements in place to prevent conflicts of interest for Commissioners and staff
• the CSC ’s Risk Register and risk management procedures, and ensures that appropriate policies are in place to conform with these
• compliance of all contractual arrangements which exist between the Commission, its sponsors and its main service suppliers with best practice in terms of risk management * the CSC ’s Counter Aid Diversion Strategy (CADS) with oversight of this and regular monitoring of the CADS Action Plan
• its oversight of Safeguarding, Anti-fraud measures and GDPR

The Awards Policy Committee advises the CSC on:

• allocation of budgets between programmes; policy for all Scholarship and Fellowship programmes including on policy for the recruitment of award holders and liaison with nominating bodies; proposals for new programmes

The Evaluation and Monitoring Committee advises the CSC on:

• evaluation of CSC ’s programmes by identifying their impact on individual award holders, on their home countries and on wider international activities, and on systematic data as the evidence base for Commission discussions of policy and processes

The Finance Committee advises the CSC and Accounting Officer on:

• budgets made available to the Commission from Government Departments and policy set by the Commission to ensure that these are appropriately allocated and properly accounted for
• arrangements by which the Commission presents its accounts; and on approval of end-of-year expenditure reported by its service providers
• proposals from service providers for the costs of providing the menu of agreed services in the following financial year, and recommendations to the Commission as appropriate; and on satisfaction with the internal controls in place for the management of expenditure
• the MoU or other contractual arrangements which exist between the Commission, its sponsors and its main service suppliers
• forecast award expenditure and any action taken in the event of significant forecast budgetary under- or over-spend. A budget to meet the Commission’s operating costs and any action taken in the event of significant forecast budgetary under- or over-spend
• a budget to meet the costs for the Commission’s Engagement and Alumni Strategies, and for programmes of Recruitment and Outreach, and Monitoring and Evaluation; and on any action taken in the event of significant forecast budgetary under- or over-spend against these headings
• the formal record of recommendations made to selection committee chairs for the allocation of resources to new awards

Commission performance

The Chair has individual conversations with Commissioners each year. These meetings focus on Commission performance and individual contributions. The Chair had review meetings with each of the Commissioners due for reappointment during the period of this report in order to make recommendations to the Minister. Commissioners also had the opportunity to relay via FCDO any feedback on the performance of the Chair. The Commission has taken forward the recommendations provided by FCDO IAID in its audit of Commission Board Effectiveness and has developed a process for annual review of Commission effectiveness.

All Scholars are surveyed each year on the effectiveness of the Scholarship and its administration as part of the Scholar Engagement Survey and the results of this survey are reviewed by the Evaluation and Monitoring Committee. In 2022 to 2023, 89% of Scholars reported that the support they had received from the CSC had been excellent or good.

Corporate Governance Code

The CSC has considered HM Treasury’s Corporate Governance Code as it applies to a small non-departmental public body, and, where the Code is materially relevant, the CSC and the Accounting Officer consider that the CSC does conform to the Code.

Risk assessment

The following key principles outline the CSC ’s approach to risk management and internal control which it seeks to align with FCDO’s processes:

The CSC ’s risk policy is that it:

• has responsibility for overseeing risk management within the organisation as a whole
• has an open and receptive approach to solving risk problems
• has a generally low-risk appetite and makes conservative and prudent recognition and disclosure of the financial and non-financial implications of risks

The CSC has a Risk Framework, and a Risk Register which is reviewed 3 times a year by the Audit and Risk Management Committee and by the full Commission once a year. The CSC only faced one risk classified as severe after mitigation in 2022 to 2023 and this risk is being monitored.

The CSC ’s Risk Framework and Register incorporate this approach to risk management. The CSC seeks guidance where appropriate from FCDO on risk management issues and are currently undertaking a review of the Risk Framework with advice from FCDO.

FCDO’s Internal Audit and Investigations Department (IAID) undertakes an audit of CSC annually, with the audit in 2022 to 2023 being on the CSC ’s selection processes. The outcome of this was positive, with an assurance rating of moderate, a net risk rating of moderate and controls deemed to be adequate.

Scope of responsibility

As Accounting Officer since 1 January 2022, I accept responsibility for maintaining a sound system of internal control that supports the achievement of the CSC ’s policies, aims and objectives whilst safeguarding the public funds and assets for which I am personally responsible, in accordance with the responsibilities assigned to me in Managing Public Money.

The purpose of the system of internal control

The system of internal control is designed to manage risk to a reasonable level rather than to eliminate all risk of failure to achieve policies, aims and objectives. The system of internal control is based on an ongoing process designed to identify and prioritise the risks to the achievement of CSC policies, aims and objectives, to evaluate the likelihood of those risks being realised and the impact should they be realised, and to manage them efficiently, effectively and economically. The system of internal control has been in place for the year ended 31 March 2023 and up to the date of approval of the Annual Report and accords with Treasury guidance.

The Secretariat regularly reports to the Commission on expenditure to date, forecast outturn and projections for future years. These projections enable the CSC to assess the potential impact of increased tuition and maintenance fees. The CSC has considered, together with the FCDO representative, the impact of any changes in entry requirements for Scholars.

Relevant administrative staff have obtained accreditation (Level 1) with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC).

The CSC works closely with FCDO’s Scholarships Unit, which is represented at meetings of the Commission and its Finance Committee.

Review of effectiveness

Accounting Officer, I have responsibility for reviewing the effectiveness of the CSC , particularly its system of internal control. This review of the effectiveness of the system of internal control is informed by the work of the ACU, which has responsibility for the development and maintenance of the internal control framework that is separately audited, and responds to advice from FCDO, FCDO’s Internal Audit reports, comments made by the firm engaged in the inspection of CSC ’s accounts and other reports. I have been advised on the implications of the results of such reviews, on the effectiveness and fitness for purpose of systems of internal control by the ARM Committee.

Data quality

All information presented to the Commission is derived from existing management information systems. The CSC is content with the quality of the data presented to it and considers it sufficient to properly inform decision making.

CSC is assured that ACU has systems in place to ensure that all personal data is handled in compliance with GDPR and has access to professional advice in this area. ACU offers regular training to ensure that its staff are kept up to date on Data Protection and GDPR compliance, and FCDO IAID undertook an audit of GDPR during the 2020/21 financial year with all recommendations from that having been taken forward.

B) Remuneration and staff report

The Commission has continued the arrangement under which its Secretariat and other management functions are provided by the Association of Commonwealth Universities and the British Council. The Commission does not itself have any employees. The effectiveness and value for money of these arrangements are formally reviewed annually by the Finance Committee, which recommends appropriate action to the full Commission.

C) Parliamentary accountability and audit report

CSC monitors the regularity of its expenditure through its expenditure approval process and by scrutinising expenditure against budget. CSC levies no fees or charges. It experienced no losses or special payments. It has no remote contingent liabilities.

Professor Robin Mason

Consolidated statement of income and expenditure

Expenditure breakdown.

These figures were consolidated in FCDO’s audited Annual Report and Accounts 2022 to 2023.

The CSC engaged independent auditors to inspect the statement that were submitted to FCDO. No matters were brought to the attention of the Commission.

This activity is managed by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom.

The CSC holds no fixed assets.

The CSC employs no staff.

The contribution of UK Universities to CSC programmes, through maintenance payments and tuition fees, was a further £5.8m. Such partnership contributions increase the number of awards available.

Having no VATable outputs, the CSC is not registered for VAT so cannot reclaim VAT on any of its inputs.

TLP: Time Limited Programmes

R&O: Recruitment and Outreach

Membership of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

Professor robin mason orb (from january 2022), chair, commonwealth scholarship commission in the uk.

I am Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) at the University of Birmingham and I am responsible for all aspects of the University’s global engagement. I am the executive lead for distance learning programmes, and for LGBT+ equality in the University. I have held senior leadership positions in higher education since 2006 and have been a member of the executive board of 2 UK Russell Group universities. As Chair, I am responsible for ensuring the CSC makes good decisions (consistent with UK Government priorities) and for ensuring the Commission develops and implements an effective strategy. I am firmly committed to the mission of the CSC – to provide opportunities for talented and motivated young people who could not otherwise afford them – having myself been educated from the age of 11 thanks entirely to scholarships. My academic research concentrates on the incentives faced by economic agents in situations when they have imperfect information about their environment. I am a decision-making Member of the Competition Appeal Tribunal, and previously of the Competition and Markets Authority, and the Financial Conduct Authority. I have acted as advisor to a number of regulators, in both the UK and internationally; to the Prime Minister of Mauritius on competition policy; and to a number of private-sector companies worldwide.

Professor Morag McDonald (from May 2020)

Deputy chair, commonwealth scholarship commission in the uk and chair, finance committee, dean of college of environmental sciences & engineering at bangor university.

I am Professor of Ecology and Catchment Management at Bangor University. I have been an active researcher in international environmental issues for over 25 years, with broad research expertise in forest restoration through fallow management. I have field experience in 14 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Professor Madeleine Arnot (until September 2023)

Chair, awards policy committee.

Emerita Professor of Sociology of Education, Jesus College, University of Cambridge

As a sociologist, I have had over 40 years’ experience supervising international graduates on social justice and inclusion in education, especially in relation to gender, ethnicity/’race’ and social disadvantage and have advised on gender equality policies and citizenship education. I directed a 5-year DFID funded research project in Kenya, Ghana, India and Pakistan on youth, poverty and citizenship and currently edit a Routledge monograph series on ‘Education, Poverty and International Development’ and have recently co-edited Educational Research Practice in Southern Contexts: Recentring, Reframing and Reimagining Methodological Canons (Routledge 2023 in press). I co-founded the Centre for the Study of Global Human Movement at Cambridge and continue researching the education of displaced youth in the Global North and South. As CSC Chair of the Awards Policy Committee, I have been keen to find ways of strengthening the dissemination of Scholars’ research and promoting strong research-focused partnerships between UK and Commonwealth universities and agencies.

Professor Sarah Hawkes (from May 2020)

Professor of global health, university college london.

I am Professor of Global Public Health at UCL and co-chair of the Lancet Commission on Gender and Global Health. I undertake research on the evidence to-policy process and work with both the multilateral systems and national governments to promote gender-responsive policies to improve health.

Professor Paul Jackson (from October 2018)

Chair, evaluation and monitoring committee and lead commissioner knowledge hubs, professor of african politics and director of research, college of social science, university of birmingham.

I have a lot of experience of working with Commonwealth Scholars at postgraduate level in Birmingham and internationally. I am Director of Research for the social sciences and a researcher with extensive experience across the Global South, specialising in post-conflict governance. I also sit on several international committees, including the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration, where I am responsible for monitoring SDG16 and am a member of the UK Research Excellence Framework panel for Development and Anthropology.

Emma Judge (from October 2018)

Lead commissioner development impact, head of east africa, deaf child worldwide.

I have spent more than 25 years living and working in Africa, Asia and Latin America for INGOs and government agencies, helping facilitate sustainable social and economic change for vulnerable and disadvantaged people. I have a special interest in disability, health, education and inclusion, and use an evidence-based approach to strengthen pathways to impact. I am currently working as the Head of East Africa for Deaf Child Worldwide and previously served as the CEO of The Commonwealth Society for the Deaf and as Interim Director of Sense International. I am a published author of a number of books for development professionals with funding from the Department for International Development, as well as ‘To Whom It May Concern’, a book celebrating 10 years of democracy in South Africa with a foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Dr Catherine MacKenzie (from May 2020)

Chair, audit and risk management committee, dean of degrees, green templeton college oxford & bye-fellow, magdalene college cambridge.

As a former Commonwealth Scholar myself (UK to Australia), I have a long term commitment to upholding the values of the Commonwealth and to ensuring that CSC continues to play an important role in the UK’s development aid strategy, helping to build a safer, healthier and more prosperous world. As a barrister, I have a particular commitment to upholding the rule of law and promoting good governance. I have served as Chair of the Board of Scrutiny of Cambridge University and PVC of an Australian university. I am currently a Tribunal Judge, Chairman of the Plant Varieties and Seeds Tribunal, Governing Master of the Bench of Inner Temple (Inn of Court for barristers), Academic Governor of the Inns of Court College of Advocacy, member of the UK Committee on Radioactive Waste Management, member of the UK Agricultural and Horticultural Board and member of the Architects Registration Board Prescription Committee. Earlier in my career, I worked with the United Nations, the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank throughout Africa, Asia and the Pacific.

Professor Nuala McGrath (until January 2023)

Lead commissioner equity and access, nihr global health professor at the university of southampton.

I am a Professor of Epidemiology and Sexual Health at the University of Southampton, and NIHR Global Health Professor. I work primarily on HIV and STIs in sub-Saharan Africa. I have spent more than 25 years strengthening research capacity at research institutions in sub-Saharan Africa and training future global health specialists.

Dr Christine Thuranira-McKeever (from May 2020)

Vice-principal, equality, diversity and inclusion and director of distance learning, royal veterinary college (rvc), university of london.

In my role, I work with post graduate students from around the world and have supported many cohorts of Commonwealth Scholars over the last ten years. As part of this work, I also regularly engage with institutions in the global south to create partnerships to support students and in so doing, help strengthen their institutional capacity. My academic background is in agricultural economics and I spent the early part of my career working in international development.

Professor John Wood CBE, FREng (until May 2023)

I am a materials scientist by background focusing on non-equilibrium processing of materials. I have held academic posts at several UK universities and ended my academic career as Principal of the Faculty of Engineering at Imperial College in London. Before that I was seconded from Nottingham University to the Central UK laboratories as Chief Executive and became heavily involved in international research policy and research infrastructures including as a founder director of the Diamond Light Source. After Imperial College I was appointed Secretary General of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. I remain a consultant to CERN in Geneva. I am a member of Brunel University Council. I hold a number of honorary professorships at UK universities. I chair the advisory board of the Spanish Energy Institute.

Professor Kevin Ibeh (from March 2021)

Lead commissioner marketing, communications and brand, pro vice-chancellor (international) and professor of marketing and international business at birkbeck, university of london.

I started my academic career in Africa and I have particular interest in advancing internationalisation and international entrepreneurship activities among firms in Africa, the Global South and beyond, as a route to facilitating sustainable economic development. My consulting and advisory work with the World Bank, the OECD, UNCTAD, and others has focused on the above themes, including the emergence of African multinationals. I am Lead Series Editor of the Palgrave Series of Entrepreneurship in Africa and the immediate past chair of the Universities UK sub-Saharan Africa policy network. In addition to senior leadership roles in the UK HE sector, I have served and continue to serve in expert capacities for universities and organisations across Africa, Asia, Australasia, the Caribbean, Europe, and North America.

Professor Parmjit Jat (from March 2021)

Professor of molecular cellular biology in the ucl institute of prion diseases at ucl, mrc investigator within mrc prion unit at ucl and departmental graduate tutor.

I am an MRC Investigator and lead the Cell Biology Programme. I am also the Departmental Graduate Tutor responsible for the Unit 4yr PhD programme. Before joining the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology to work closely with the MRC Prion Unit, my research interests were focussed on disorders of cell growth including cancer with an emphasis on cell immortalisation. I developed the ‘Immortomouse’, a novel H-2Kbtsa58 strain of mice that can be used to derive conditionally immortal cells from a wide variety of tissues. Since joining the Prion Unit, I have maintained my research interest in cancer but have focused on prion research and led the development of in vitro cell models for propagating human prions in culture and investigating how they cause neurodegeneration.

Professor James Smith (from March 2021)

Vice principal international and professor of african and development studies at the university of edinburgh.

I am responsible for shaping and implementing the University’s Internationalisation Strategy, activities and collaborations. I am a former director of the University’s Centre of African Studies and Global Development Academy. Prior to joining the university in 2003 – initially as a research fellow – I worked at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and Oxfam Southern Africa. My research focuses on the role of science, technology and innovation in poverty alleviation. My current work examines research into and control and treatment of African trypanosomiasis in both humans and animals across the tsetse fly belt of Africa.

Professor Liz Baggs (from September 2023)

Professor of food and environmental security at the university of edinburgh.

I am the Deputy Dean of Research for Strategic Change in the University’s College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, and also Deputy Director of the Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems. Prior to this I held the Established Chair of Soil Science at the University of Aberdeen, where I was Head of School of Biological Sciences.

I have a PhD in soil science from the University of Edinburgh, a MSc in agronomy from the University of Nottingham, and a BSc (Hons) in physical geography from the University of Bristol. I have held various strategic leadership and advisory roles for higher education, research funding and agri environment strategies, and have led several large interdisciplinary research projects, including across sub-Saharan Africa. I am a previous President of the British Society of Soil Science.

Professor Allan Hill (from September 2023)

Professor of population and international health emeritus in the school of economic, social and political sciences at the university of southampton.

I have spent most of my life in higher educational institutions including appointments in Commonwealth countries (University of Ghana), in other countries (University of Kuwait; American University of Beirut; University of Jordan) as well as in the US (Harvard University) and the UK. I also served for 4 years as the Regional Representative of the Population Council for the Middle East and Programme Officer for the Ford Foundation. My career has involved many years of residence in low-income countries (Jordan, Mali, Senegal, The Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria and Egypt). My research and teaching have centred on improving the health and reproductive security of low-income populations in the Middle East and West Africa. My work in schools of Public Health (London School of Hygiene and Harvard School of Public Health) and at the University of Southampton has focused on these issues, particularly on the measurement of health including trends, differentials and inequalities. I have served as a Governing Board Member for the UK Longitudinal study and was deputy-chair of a ESRC Grant Assessment Panel and a reviewer for the NIH, the NIHR and the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission.

Ryan Shorthouse (from October 2023)

Founder and executive chair, bright blue.

I was the Chief Executive of Bright Blue from 2014 to 2023. Under my leadership, Bright Blue grew significantly in size, reputation and impact. Bright Blue’s work has been especially influential on UK educational, environmental, immigration and childcare policy over the past decade. I am a writer, thinker and entrepreneur. I was named as ‘One to watch’ in 2015 by The Observer. My research focuses on education and social policy. Many of my policy ideas have been adopted by the UK Government over the past decade. I appear regularly in the national press and broadcast media. I was previously a Research Fellow for the think tank the Social Market Foundation and was part of the team that won Prospect Magazine’s Think Tank of the Year in 2012. At the SMF, I authored ten research papers and designed innovative policies on childcare, welfare, public service reform, higher education and health. Prior to 2010, I was a researcher to the Shadow Education Secretary, where I authored the Conservative Party’s Childhood Review, and an adviser to the Conservative Party on families and education, formulating party policy and managing media relations. I am a Senior Visiting Fellow at King’s College London. I am a trustee of the What Works Centre, Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education (TASO). I was previously a trustee for the Early Intervention Foundation (EIF) (2017 to 2023), Young Women’s Trust (2014 to 2019) and the Daycare Trust (2010 to 2015). I sit on the advisory council of the University of Bath Institute for Policy Research. I am a mentor for the Social Mobility Foundation and was previously a governor of a new secondary school in East London (2017 to 2023).

Aisling Conboy (from September 2023)

Senior programme director, wilton park.

I am a Senior Programme Director at Wilton Park, an executive agency of the UK Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office, where I convene dialogues on trade, diplomacy, and education. I was the first ever Higher Education Specialist in the UK Department for International Trade (now the Department for Business and Trade) for almost 5 years until 2021, promoting UK higher education exports and strategy, and leading UK government trade missions and participating in trade talks and global and bilateral forums. Prior to this, I was International Partnerships Director at the University of Greenwich with oversight for transnational education and global mobility, overseeing one of the largest portfolios for transnational education in the UK. I am a founding member of the Education Investor’s Business Women in Education Network. I have previously led on international partnerships at Strathclyde Business School, worked as an Educational Adviser at the US-UK Fulbright Commission, and managed the fellowship programme at the John Smith Trust with a focus on Eastern Europe and Central Asia. I am a Fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA), a member of Chevening reading panels, and a Fulbright Summer Institutes panel member.

Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa (from September 2023)

President and ceo of delta philanthropies, higherlife foundation and akello.

I am a social entrepreneur and smartech executive. I am the President and CEO of Delta Philanthropies, Higherlife Foundation and Akello – an African company transforming education with technology based solutions. I am also Non-Executive Director sitting on the boards of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe and EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe, 2 of the largest listed companies on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange. I am a board member of the Higherlife Foundation and serve on the boards of several charities and foundations, including Harvard University’s Leadership Council for the Centre of Africa Studies. I provide advise to several entrepreneurship and philanthropy networks.

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Fellowship recipients to continue their studies in the u.k..

Top row, from left, Paulina Pimentel-Mora, Tony Wang,Galia Newberger, Ellie Burke, and Giuliana Pavanelli Durón. Second row, Yosef Malka, Joshua Nguyen, Anjali Mangla, Sophie Kane, and Vijay Pathak.

Eight Yale seniors and two recent graduates have been awarded fellowships from various organizations for graduate study in the United Kingdom.

These are in addition to students, previously announced in Yale News, who have won Rhodes and Marshall scholarships.

The fellowship winners and their awards follow:

Ellie Burke , who is studying history at Yale, was awarded a Paul Mellon fellowship to pursue an M.Phil. degree in World History at the University of Cambridge. For her thesis project, Burke, who is originally from Kansas City, examined the impacts of the South African musical “Sarafina!” on anti-apartheid protest in the United States with advisor Professor Daniel Magaziner. At Cambridge, she will expand this project to more broadly examine the role of anti-apartheid theater in the United Kingdom. During her time at Yale, Burke produced multiple independent theater shows, sang in a cappella groups, and served in arts leadership roles including Outreach Coordinator for the executive board of the Yale Dramatic Association. She also worked as a barista in the Silliman student-run coffee shop, served as a First-Year Outdoor Orientation (FOOT) Leader, and is currently finishing her year as a First-Year Counselor in Silliman.

Giuliana Pavanelli Durón , who will graduate from Yale with a degree in Urban Studies and Architecture, was awarded a Paul Mellon Fellowship for graduate study at the University of Cambridge, where she will pursue an M.Phil. degree in Architecture and Urban Studies. As an Edward A. Bouchet Research Fellow, she has explored the history of landscape architecture in Mexico City, focusing on how the Mexican Revolution affected the design of urban parks and citizens’ relationship to land. In her thesis, she has explored the political and cultural dimensions of water infrastructure in Mexico City. She addresses how Indigenous histories and colonial legacies have been memorialized in hydrologic monuments within the city’s parks, specifically El Bosque de Chapultepec. She has also interned at the Housing and Health Equity Lab, analyzing the effects of pandemic-era moratoriums on housing-insecure individuals. As an Urban Fellow, Giuliana also works on data analysis for New Haven's Fair Rent and Housing Commission, advocating for tenant rights and healthy living conditions. Her research at Cambridge will focus on urban gardens in Mexico City, with an emphasis on how these community spaces serve as a source for alternative planning strategies based on grassroots practices. 

Sophie Kane , a Senegalese-American who has grown up across seven countries, is an American Studies major aspiring to a career at the intersection of law and social policy. On the Yale campus, she served as the first president of the Yale Votes student organization and led the Intercultural and Social Justice program at the AFAM House. In her senior thesis, she compares restorative and reparatory justice commissions in the United States and South Africa. As an undergraduate, she has worked on a presidential campaign, in Congress, and at two nonprofit policy advocacy organizations: Solitary Watch and the Legal Action Center. She has been a Women in Government and Arthur Liman Fellow and is a former student of the Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy. This summer, she will work at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia before pursuing a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in comparative social policy at Oxford in the fall. At Oxford, she will investigate targeted universalism as a strategic tool to reinvent American welfare.

Yosef Malka , a history major whose academic interests lie in the history of political thought, modern Jewish history, and legal theory, was awarded a Paul Mellon Fellowship to pursue an M.Phil. degree in political thought and intellectual history at Cambridge University. Malka, who is from Rockville, Maryland, will examine 20th-century debates over minority rights, the nation-state, and liberalism while at Cambridge. During his time at Yale, Malka served as co-editor-in-chief of Shibboleth, Yale’s undergraduate journal of Jewish studies, worked as an editorial assistant for the Yale Law Journal, interned for the Office of the New York State attorney general, co-led a Sephardic singing group, and founded a student forum for the study of political theory.

Anjali Mangla , who is completing a double major in Neuroscience and Global Affairs, received a Rotary Global Grant Scholarship that will allow her to pursue a master’s degree in Global Health Policy at London School of Tropical Hygiene and Medicine and London School of Economics. Mangla is interested in global health policymaking, particularly in investigating sustainable financing mechanisms for global health care policy and community-based initiatives. She is currently leading the HAVEN Free Clinic’s pilot “Food as Medicine” program, and, as the clinic’s community relations and advocacy director, has started a variety of initiatives such as reproductive health workshops with Planned Parenthood, and advocacy with the HUSKY4Immigrants Coalition to expand access to public health coverage for all eligible Connecticut residents regardless of immigration status. She has also engaged with the New Haven community through Community Health Educators and volunteering at the hospital and with IRIS' family literacy program. During spring break, she traveled to Liberia to learn more about global health initiative funding for her capstone project on the need for more indirect cost funding for low- and middle-income countries. She hopes to pioneer sustainable global health financing policies with a focus on mitigating noncommunicable diseases in the future.

Galia Newberger  was awarded the King’s-Yale Fellowship to pursue an M.Phil. degree in politics and international studies at the University of Cambridge. She will study the rise of illiberalism in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. At Yale, she double majored in Humanities and Political Science, and her joint senior essay explored what Plato’s Republic can teach modern readers about preventing a backsliding of democracy. Newberger competes on Yale’s Model United Nations team, and previously served as communications director for the Yale College Democrats and as managing editor at the Yale Daily News Magazine. Outside of Yale, she has served as a legislative and communications intern for U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, as a political advocacy intern at the ACLU, and as an intern at the Federal Defenders of New York.

Joshua Nguyen , who graduated from Yale in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology , was awarded the Rotary Global Grant Scholarship to pursue an M.Sc. degree in Digital Health at the University of Oxford. During his time at Yale, Nguyen worked as a research assistant at the Yale School of Medicine, investigating the underlying genetic mechanisms of lymphedema, and was recognized as a Dean’s Research Fellow and STARS II Scholar. His interest in health care equity will guide his studies at Oxford, where he plans to delve into leveraging digital health innovations to serve marginalized populations. While at Yale he spearheaded patient care initiatives for uninsured individuals at the HAVEN Free Clinic and Yale New Haven Hospital, and serving as an ESL tutor for refugees and immigrants in the New Haven area. He was also a peer liaison for Yale’s Asian American Cultural Center, the president of Yale Outdoors, and a clarinetist and recorderist in various music ensembles. He aspires to a career dedicated to improving health equity, with a focus on supporting uninsured and low-income communities.

Vijay Pathak , a senior from Luxembourg and France who will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ethics, Politics, and Economics, has been awarded the Rotary Global Grant to pursue studies in European Politics and international conflict prevention in the United Kingdom. His academic interests lie at the intersections of statecraft, international law, and the foreign and security policies of the EU and United States. He has pursued these interests at Yale as a scholar in the Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy and also as a Fellow of the Peace, Dialogue, and Leadership Initiative. Pathak has worked as a research assistant at Yale Law School on the United Nations Legal Committee’s efforts to introduce legal frameworks on crimes against humanity, and is also a European Studies Undergraduate Fellow at the Yale MacMillan Center. He has completed coursework in international relations at Bocconi University in Milan, international law at the University of Oxford, and South Asian Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a recipient of the Yale SASC Light Fellowship.

Paulina Pimentel-Mora , who graduated from Yale in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science, has been awarded the Sidney Hellman Ehrman Studentship pursue a M.Phil. degree in health, medicine, and society at King’s College, Cambridge. Her research will delve into the realm of reproductive autonomy within health care systems, employing a comparative approach to analyze reproductive policies and the diverse factors influencing women’s reproductive decisions. A first-generation community college transfer student at Yale, Pimental-Mora served as a transfer peer advisor, admissions officer blogger, and residential teaching assistant with Yale Pathways to Science and the Yale School of Art’s “The Way We See It” workshop. She was also a member of the Yale College Student Health Advisory Council and participated in the Political Science Undergraduate Advisory Committee, in addition to working at the Yale University Art Gallery. Outside of Yale, she was a 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Future Public Health Scholar at the University of Michigan, where she was awarded the 2022-2023 CDC Williams-Hutchins Health Equity Award for her work as a COVID-19 case investigator.

Tony Wang , a double major in Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations and History of Art at Yale, has been awarded the 2024 Henry Fellowship to pursue postgraduate studies in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Oxford University. His academic pursuits are deeply anchored in the ancient history and archaeology of the Silk Road, with a keen focus on the Buddhist and Persian material cultures that flourished within Central Asia's heartlands. An active member of the “Guardian of Bamiyan and Gandhara” initiative, Wang is committed to the preservation of cultural heritage and the advancement of local education in the historically rich regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan. He also served as a curator and educator at the Yale Art Gallery, the UNESCO-recognized Dunhuang Academy, the Iran National Museum, and the Tsinghua University Art Gallery. He served as a research assistant with Professor Valerie Hanson, in Yale’s Department of History, and as a junior researcher at the Institution of Global Art History at Shanghai International University.

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