Scholarship Overview

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships is awarded for pursuing Msc in International Development with Economics,Msc in International Development with Conflict and Humanitarian Action,Msc in International Development, Social Justice and Sustainability,MSc in Molecular Biosciences (Microbiology),MSc in Molecular Biosciences (Biotechnology),MSc in Environmental Engineering,Software Systems MSc at University of Bath. A student can get a maximum amount of GBP 23000 and the scholarship amount will be given one time only. The scholarship amount can be used for paying tuition, living, travel, airfare and others. Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:Academic merit of the candidate The potential impact of the study on the development of the candidate's home country To be eligible for the award, applicants must have completed their 12th grade and also possess a Bachelor degree. In order to apply for the scholarship, students need the following documents: LOR and Official Transcripts.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Bath in UK

• Msc in International Development, Social Justice and Sustainability
  Msc in International Development with Conflict and Humanitarian Action
• Software Systems MSc
  Msc in International Development with Economics
• MSc in Molecular Biosciences (Microbiology)
  MSc in Environmental Engineering

The scholarship is also applicable for the following courses offered by the University:

• MSc International Development
• MSc International Development with Conflict and Humanitarian Action
• MSc International Development with Economics
• MSc International Development, Social Justice and Sustainability
• MSc Molecular Biosciences (Biotechnology)
• MSc Molecular Biosciences (Microbiology)
• MSc Environmental Engineering

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: Pound 23,000 => Rs 24,85,840

Conversion rate used: 1 Pound = Rs. 106.18 (last updated 25th November 2024)

Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense	Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Accommodation	×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Spouse/Child Care	×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	×Not covered in scholarship
Application	×Not covered in scholarship
Others	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this

• The total amount payout includes Tuition (£23000) and Living expense

The scheme will also provide the following benefits to the students:

• Approved airfare from your home country to the UK and return at the end of your award (arranged by the university; funded by the CSC)
• Warm clothing allowance
• Study travel grant towards the costs of study-related travel within the UK or overseas (claimed from and paid by the university; funded by the CSC)
• Excess baggage allowance, up to an annual approved limit, when returning home (claimed from and paid by the university; funded by the CSC)
• Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,116 per month, or £1,369 per month for those studying at universities in the London metropolitan area – paid and funded by the university

 

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

• No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12	Required
UG	Required

Eligibility

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 your academic studies in the UK, or remotely if required, by the start of the UK academic year in September/October
• Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree).
• Not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a high-income country
• Be unable to afford to study at a UK university without this scholarship
• Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format

Preference will be given to following candidates:

Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:

• Academic merit of the candidate
• The potential impact of the study on the development of the candidate’s home country

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
LOR	Required
Work Experience	Required
Official transcripts	Required

• Details of at least three referees required
• University/College transcripts and certificates by the awarding body 

Additional Details/Documents:

• Details for proposed study in UK and Offer of Admission
• Pages of passport showing photograph, date of birth, and citizenship
• Certificate of English Language proficiency test, if required
• Details of professional record (if any)

Application Process: 

To apply for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Scheme, you must:

 

• apply using the CSC’s online application system AND
• secure admission to your chosen course by applying to study with us. You must hold an offer to study one of the eligible courses

 

Important Dates

	Date	Additional Details
Application final end date	Not Available	Applications for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships have now closed

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

Contact email	pgtadmissions@bath.ac.uk
Phone number	01225 385115