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Commonwealth Scholarship (UK)

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

Amount
Full funding — tuition, flights, stipend, thesis grant
Deadline
October–December (varies by scheme)
Level
Postgraduate
Renewable
No
Daakhla Help
Available

About This Scholarship

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission offers master's and PhD scholarships at UK universities with a specific focus on development impact. Pakistan is a priority country, and the scheme actively seeks applicants from underserved regions whose work will benefit their home communities.

Eligibility

Pakistani citizens with a first-class or strong upper-second bachelor's degree, under 40 (most schemes)

  • Pakistani citizen and permanent resident
  • First-class or strong upper-second bachelor's degree
  • Cannot already hold a PhD (for PhD scheme)
  • Clear development impact plan for Pakistan

How to Apply

  1. Apply via the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website
  2. Nominate your preferred UK university and programme
  3. Write a 500-word development impact statement
  4. Secure two academic references
  5. Apply for university admission separately if shortlisted
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How Daakhla Helps You Apply

Daakhla mentors have guided students through the Commonwealth Scholarship (UK) application process. Here is what our support covers:

  • Understanding exactly what documents you need and how to get them
  • Personal statement and essay review — multiple drafts
  • Identifying every financial aid source you qualify for alongside this scholarship
  • Timeline planning so you never miss a deadline
  • Mock interviews if the scholarship requires one
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