The scholarships are available thanks to a partnership with the Department for International Development. The scholarships provide an opportunity for Commonwealth nationals from developing countries to receive a fully-funded scholarship on a Taught Masters programme at Durham University. The scholarships are open to applicants from one of the eligible countries who are also wishing to study one of the eligible programmes. Details of the eligibility criteria along with information specific to applicants applying for a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship at Durham University are included below for information.
Everything was achievable because of the scholarship awarded to me. I would like to give A BIG THANK YOU to Durham University and Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for rewarding me with such a wonderful year of my life.
Applicants are required to sign an undertaking at the time of application that they:
In order for Durham University to consider your application, you must ensure you complete both an academic application to the University and the online Commonwealth Shared Scholarship application form.
Links to the relevant application forms are provided below for information.
Not sure if you're eligible? Contact us for advice.
Submit an academic application to Durham University. Please ensure that you submit your academic application and provide your academic references to Durham University as soon as possible and no later than the scholarship application deadline date of 16:00 (GMT) on 14 December 2023.
Provide evidence of your Commonwealth Shared Scholarship application to colleagues in our admissions service.
Submit an online scholarship application via the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission before 16:00 (GMT) on 14 December 2023.
Please note: both of these application forms must have been submitted and the University must also be in receipt of your academic references by the 16.00 (GMT) on 14 December 2023.
To allow sufficient time for your visa to be processed recipients must ensure they have unconditional academic offers by 1st August 2024. Failure to meet this deadline will result in your scholarship offer being withdrawn.
Applications accepted from
16 November 2023
Application deadline
16:00 (GMT) on 14 December 2023
When candidates will hear the outcome of their application
Mid-June 2024
Durham University makes every effort to ensure that the information published or contained on its website is accurate. However, the University cannot guarantee the information may not subsequently be altered owing to circumstances beyond the University's reasonable control. Such circumstances include (but are not limited to) changes in Government policy or change of law. Whilst any changes will be incorporated into the University's website any person wishing to clarify the details of a particular scholarship/s should contact the University at scholarships.advice@durham.ac.uk.
If you have any questions about whether you are eligible for a scholarship or the application process, get in touch with our Scholarships and Student Funding Office:
Durham University
Palatine Centre
Stockton Road
DH1 3LE, UK