Commonwealth Shared Scholarships | Bournemouth University

Postgraduate scholarships for applicants from low and middle income Commonwealth countries. Funded jointly with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

There are three awards in 2022/23 for students studying an eligible one-year taught postgraduate programme.

Key facts

Entry	For courses starting in September 2022. Scholarships cannot be deferred.
Eligibility	To be eligible for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship, you: Must be from one of the countries included in the scheme (visit the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships website for full details) Are expected to hold a first degree at either first-class or upper second-class level Must meet the English language requirements and have them in place before the application deadline Must not presently be living or studying in a developed country Must not have previously studied in a developed country Must have applied to study one of the following courses at BU: MSc Medical Imaging with Management MSc Sustainable Economic Development & Emerging Markets
Exclusions	Applicants for Postgraduate Diplomas are not eligible for this award. You cannot be in receipt of any other BU scholarships.
Value	The Shared Scholarship covers: Tuition fees Maintenance/living cost stipend Return flights Thesis grant Study travel grant (if applicable) A one-off arrival allowance
Number available	Three for 2022 entry
Do you need to fill in an application?	Yes, you must apply for the scholarship using the Commonwealth Commission's online application system. You will also need to apply for a place on an eligible master's programme at BU.
Application deadline	The application system will open for candidates on 10 November 2021 and close on 20 December.