FG Announces UK Scholarship Opportunities for Commonwealth Nations

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the commencement of the application period for the prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) for the 2024/2025 academic year.

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the scholarships aim to support talented individuals from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries in pursuing higher education in the United Kingdom.

Eligibility and Application Details

To be eligible for the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships, applicants must possess either a First Class or Upper Second-Class Honours degree in their undergraduate studies. For PhD scholarships, a Second Class Lower Division degree is acceptable.

In addition, applicants must have a valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate and secure at least two admissions from UK universities before applying.

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The application process is free of charge, and applicants must print their completed forms before submission.

PhD candidates are required to provide a supporting statement from a UK university supervisor.

Application Period and Guidelines

The application period runs from September 10 to October 15, 2024. Interested candidates can access detailed guidelines and application forms through the Federal Ministry of Education’s official website.

Scholarship Links

For further details, interested candidates can access the following links:

– Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships: (https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-masters-scholarships/).
– Commonwealth PhD Scholarships: (https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-phd-scholarships-for-least-developed-countries-and-fragile-states/).