HEC Commonwealth Scholarship in UK 2024 – Fully Funded

Now accepting applications for the HEC Commonwealth Scholarship UK. This renowned scholarship is supported by the Department for International Development (DFID) of the United Kingdom. Commonwealth Masters and Ph.D. Scholarships fund full-time master’s and doctoral (Ph.D.) studies at a university in the United Kingdom for candidates from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries.

HEC Commonwealth Scholarship 2020 for Masters & Ph.D. The shortlisted candidates for the UK Scholarship are nominated by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in Pakistan. Master’s and doctoral candidates also submit applications to the University of Melbourne, Australia, for Fully Funded Graduate Research Scholarships.

Details of HEC Commonwealth Scholarship in UK:

Note for Commonwealth Scholarship:

• Students awaiting results are ineligible to apply for this scholarship.
• Although IELTS, TOEFL, or GRE scores are not mandatory, they become mandatory should you be nominated and ultimately selected by the Commonwealth.

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Duration for Commonwealth Scholarship UK:

• 1 Year for Master
• 3 Years of Ph.D.

Available Fields & Majors (Programs Offered)

Commonwealth Masters and Ph.D. Scholarships fund full-time master’s and doctoral (Ph.D.) studies at a university in the United Kingdom for candidates from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries. The bursaries are allocated by the subsequent six themes:

• Utilizing science and technology to advance
• Capacity building and health system enhancement
• Advancing worldwide prosperity
• Enhancing international governance, security, and harmony
• Enhancing resilience and crisis response
• Inclusion, opportunity, and accessibility

Eligibility Criteria:

• Possess Pakistani or AJ&K nationality and permanent residency status.
• Age restrictions at the time of application: 30 years for master’s degrees and 35 years for doctorates.
• Be available to begin your academic studies in the United Kingdom by September/October 2020, the beginning of the academic year.
• For the Master Scholarship, applicants must possess a first-class degree in the relevant field of study, fully completed in all aspects, by the application deadline. This degree must be of graduate standing (16 years or longer, e.g., MSC/MA/MBA/BS/BBA).
• Ph.D. Scholarship: Applicants must possess a first-class degree in the relevant field of study, fully completed in all aspects, by the application deadline. This degree must be in the form of an MS/MPhil degree, which should be completed within the past 17/18 years.
• The candidate must not have completed a Ph.D., MPhil, or Masters program at a university in the United Kingdom before September/October 2019, nor must they have previously studied at the same level in the United Kingdom.
• Be unable to afford to attend college in the United Kingdom on account of financial constraints.

Benefits of HEC Commonwealth Scholarship in UK:

• Complete Tuition Insurance: Scholarships frequently provide complete coverage of tuition expenses throughout the program’s duration. This enables beneficiaries to concentrate on their academic pursuits without the economic strain of tuition charges.
• Sustenance Allowance: The majority of the time, scholars are provided with a stipend to assist with housing, meals, transportation, and other daily expenses. This measure aids in guaranteeing that pupils are capable of fulfilling their fundamental necessities while engaged in their academic pursuits.
• Voyage Expenditures: Potentially covered by the bursary are travel costs, such as round-trip airfare between the applicant’s country of origin and the United Kingdom. This mitigates the economic burden that is commonly associated with traveling internationally.
• Assistance with Thesis and Dissertation: Scholars enrolled in research-based programs may be eligible to obtain supplementary funding to assist with the expenses related to conducting research for their theses or dissertations. These costs may encompass expenditures associated with data acquisition, laboratory work, or fieldwork.
• Academic Assistance: Academic support frequently grants recipients access to the host institution’s libraries, laboratories, and other research facilities. This guarantees that academics are provided with the necessary resources to achieve excellence in their research.
• Promotion of Networking Opportunities: The Commonwealth Scholarship program facilitates connections between scholars and academics, professionals, and fellow students from across Commonwealth nations. This networking may pave the way for cooperative endeavors and professional prospects in the future.
• Advancements in Professional Development: Academics may be granted access to seminars, workshops, and professional development opportunities that serve to hone their professional and academic proficiencies. This may enhance their development and achievement in their selected discipline.
• An Intercultural Exchange: Commonwealth Scholar status in the United Kingdom provides the chance to engage with a diverse academic community, be exposed to new perspectives, and participate in cultural exchange.

Commonwealth Scholarship in UK Value/FINANCIAL COVERAGE:

• Approved round-trip airfare from your country of origin to the United Kingdom after your award.
• Accepted tuition payments.
• Stipend (living allowance) of £1,084 per month, or £1,330 per month (rates quoted at 2018-2019 levels) for those attending universities in the London metropolitan area.
• Allowance for warm garments, if applicable
• Where applicable, a thesis grant to assist with the cost of preparing a thesis or dissertation.
• A grant to assist with the expenses of academic travel within the United Kingdom or internationally.
• Midterm visit (airfare) to your home country at no cost (unless you have received a return airfare to your home country for fieldwork or have claimed or intend to claim spousal and/or child allowances during your scholarship period).

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