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Commonwealth Scholarship

The commonwealth scholarship program 2020 is an initiative for students from commonwealth countries including Pakistan, Besides, who belong to low- and mid-income families and generally cannot afford to study abroad. However, The scholarship is aided by the Department for International Development of the United Kingdom for exceptionally talented students to pursue their higher studies in countries like the UK amongst the world-class facilities.

Moreover, This scholarship is mainly aimed at skill development for such students for development who belong to a commonwealth nation like Pakistan. Furthermore, The duration of this scholarship is one year for masters and Three years for Ph.D.

Furthermore, the scholarship focuses mainly on the sustainable development of such students who are in dire need of financial aid in order to study in the United Kingdom.

Courses Offered by Commonwealth Scholarship

The scholarship is provided under the following six schemes:

Strengthening global peace, security, and governance.
Access, inclusion, and opportunity.
Science and technology for development.
Promoting global prosperity.
Strengthening resilience and response to crises.
Strengthening health systems and capacity.

Science and Technology For Development

Furthermore, Commonwealth Scholarships are offered in any area of science or technology (including, for example, agriculture, veterinary science, or forestry), to develop knowledge and/or skills that are directly related to the specific needs of a low or middle-income country. However, Where possible, applications should cite expressed national or local priorities.

Strengthening health systems and capacity

Moreover, In order to improve health provision or outcomes for disadvantaged groups in low- and middle-income countries, Commonwealth Scholarships support the development of knowledge and/or skills across a range of approaches. In addition, These approaches include training staff to fill critical shortage areas; establishing better systems, processes, or management; health promotion and improving understanding of non-take up, and developing new treatments.

Promoting global prosperity

Besides, Commonwealth Scholarships help to support economic prosperity in low- and middle-income countries. What’s moreThe knowledge and/or skills gained could lead to, for example, enhanced trade capacity; improved economic understanding or decision-making by business or government; new products and services; or long-term capacity building, for example through the development of entrepreneurial skills.

Strengthening global peace, security, and governance

Moreover, Commonwealth Scholarships develop knowledge and/or skills that will strengthen peace and security at national, regional, or international levels. However, Multiple approaches are studied and implemented by our Scholars, such as strengthening open and transparent governance; improving mutual understanding within and between societies; or building systems that reduce the potential for conflict or encourage its resolution.

Strengthening resilience and response to crises

Furthermore, Commonwealth Scholarships are awarded in subjects that address a broad range of threats, including natural, and physical disasters; long-term threats such as climate change; interruptions to the supply of key resources; and sudden economic or technological disruption and developing new treatments.

Access, inclusion, and opportunity

Moreover, Commonwealth Scholarships help to promote opportunity amongst historically disadvantaged groups in low- and middle-income countries. Besides, Our Commonwealth Scholars expand educational opportunities; conduct community outreach; enhance access to decision-making; and increase understanding of the barriers faced. However, A range of disadvantages is addressed through our Commonwealth Scholars’ work – including social, economic, gender, ethnic, regional, and political.

Host Institutes

The following universities currently have part funding agreements with the CSC for Commonwealth Scholarships for candidates from low- and middle-income countries

Aberystwyth University
Aston University
Bangor University
Bath Spa University
Birkbeck, University of London
Birmingham City University
Brunel University London
Cardiff University
City, University of London
Coventry University
Cranfield University
Durham University
Glasgow Caledonian University
Goldsmiths, University of London
Harper Adams University
Heriot-Watt University
Imperial College London
Keele University
King’s College London
Kingston University
Lancaster University
Leeds Beckett University
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
London School of Economics and Political Science
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
London South Bank University
Loughborough University
Manchester Metropolitan University
Newcastle University
Northumbria University
Nottingham Trent University
Open University
Oxford Brookes University
Plymouth University
Queen Mary, University of London
Queen’s University Belfast
Robert Gordon University
Royal Agricultural University
Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Veterinary College
Sheffield Hallam University
SOAS, University of London
St George’s, University of London
Swansea University
Teesside University
Ulster University
University College London
University of Aberdeen
University of Bath
University of Birmingham
University of Bradford
University of Bristol
University of Cambridge
University of Central Lancashire
University of Chester
University of Dundee
University of East Anglia
University of East London
University of Edinburgh
University of Essex
University of Exeter
University of Glasgow
University of Greenwich
University of Huddersfield
University of Hull
University of Kent
University of Leeds
University of Leicester
University of Lincoln
University of Liverpool
University of Manchester
University of Northampton
University of Nottingham
University of Oxford
University of Portsmouth
University of Reading
University of Roehampton
University of St Andrews
University of Salford
University of Sheffield
University of Southampton
University of Stirling
University of Strathclyde
University of Surrey
University of Sussex
University of the West of England
University of Warwick
University of Westminster
University of West London
University of Wolverhampton
University of Worcester
University of York

Benefits of Commonwealth Scholarship for Pakistani Students

Tuition fees
Airfare for home country to UK and return.
Stipend amount of £1,084 or £1,330 per month.
The Pakistani student is provided with a warm cloth allowance.
Grants for study-related travel.
Allowance to visit home during mid-term.
£233 per month spouse allowance.
£465 per month child allowance.

Eligibility Criteria of Commonwealth Scholarship for Pakistani Students

The student must be a citizen of Pakistan or AJK.
The student must be serving as a professor at an HEC-recognized university and have an experience of 1 year for the same.
The Pakistani student is required to be under one of the themes.
The Pakistani student must be available before the academic year of UK which is September /October of the year.
The Pakistani student must not be registered at a UK university for a master’s and Ph.D.
The Ph.D. Pakistani applicants must have first-class in their academics.
The Pakistani student must not have a third division in any of their academic years and a second division is spared for about two years not more than that.
Pakistani students must not be financially able to support their education in UK.

Apply Procedure of Commonwealth Scholarship for Pakistani Students

Besides, The Pakistani student needs to apply both on the commonwealth website, and the HEC website and if the Pakistani students failed to do so they will not be considered for the scholarship. Furthermore, The following documents need to be uploaded, and the procedure needs to be followed.

Documents Needed for Commonwealth Scholarship

HEC online application form by applying online on their online portal.
Commonwealth online application form for Masters and Ph.D.
Citizenship proof is a passport issued by the GOV of Pakistan.
Letter of reference from two people.
Detailed academic record, all the transcripts being verified by the HEC Pakistan.
Statement of purpose.
Equivalence for a foreign degree.
Copies of CNIC.
Domicile certificate.
Study and research plan.

Pakistan

Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed
Senior Joint Secretary
Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training
Government of Pakistan
Office No.051-9204596
Email: [email protected]
www.hec.gov.pk

Moreover, Please note that applicants should select ‘Pakistan – Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination’ from the drop-down list in the application.

Application Procedure of Commonwealth Scholarship for Pakistani students

In addition, The commonwealth UK does not accept direct applications, Furthermore, the Pakistani student must apply beforehand at HEC.
However, The HEC conducts an interview and a test for all the shortlisted candidates.
Moreover, The HEC can disqualify a candidate in case of false information.
Furthermore, All the documentation must be completed at HEC and commonwealth in due time by the deadline.
The HEC selects an equal proportion of males and females.

How to Apply

You must apply to your national nominating agency in the first instance – the CSC does not accept direct applications for these scholarships. For a full list of agencies and contact details, visit http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/national-nominating-agencies
Moreover, All applications must be made through your national nominating agency. Furthermore, Each nominating agency is responsible for its own selection process and may have additional eligibility criteria.
In addition, You must check with your nominating agency for their specific advice and rules for applying, and for their own closing date for applications. Furthermore, The CSC does not impose any age limit on applicants, but nominating agencies may do so in line with their own priorities.
Moreover, You must make your application using the CSC’s online application system, in addition to any other application that you are required to complete by your national nominating agency.
Furthermore, The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the online application system. Information on how to apply is available at http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/scholarships-undergraduate

Please Note: The scholarship board will send you a notification if your application is successful. furthermore, This is usually after the Commonwealth scholarship 2020 result is out.

How to Apply for NTS commonwealth scholarship 2021

Apply for this Commonwealth Scholarship Pakistan:

Furthermore, get the Application forms and online deposit slips which are available on the NTS official Site (And the Form will be made available soon)
Moreover, Please deposit online through the prescribed deposit slip in the online branches of ABL, UBL, MCB, or HBL. Application forms and online deposit slips are available on the NTS website.
However, Applicants are instructed to forward their applications to NTS Headquarters, Islamabad on prescribed forms along with an online deposit slip (original)