The King’s College Commonwealth Shared Scholarship is for students from eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries to study approved master’s programmes at King’s College London.
The King’s College Commonwealth Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity that covers airfare, and full tuition fees, and provides a £1,690 monthly stipend, as well as study and clothing grants.
Facts About King’s College London
- Founded in 1829: King’s College London is one of the oldest universities in England.
- Member of the Russell Group: King’s College London is part of an elite group of research-intensive universities in the UK.
- Global Ranking: Ranked #21 in QS World University Rankings 2024.
- Alumni Network: Over 300,000 alumni worldwide, including 12 Nobel laureates.
- Research Excellence: 84% of research at King’s College London is rated “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”.
- Diverse Student Body: Students from over 150 countries study at King’s College London.
- Historic Campus: The university’s Strand Campus is located in the heart of London, overlooking the River Thames.
- Medical Pioneers: King’s College London’s Medical School is one of the largest in the UK, with a strong reputation for medical research.
- Cultural Significance: The university’s Maughan Library is a stunning example of Victorian architecture and a popular filming location.
- Royal Connections: King’s College London has historical ties to the British monarchy, with the Duke of Wellington as its first patron.
Details For King’s College Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025
The King’s College Commonwealth Shared Scholarship offers awards for students from eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries to study approved master’s programmes at King’s College London (KCL).
The 2025/26 Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Scheme (CSSS) awards at King’s College London are open to students applying for the following campus-based full-time Master’s programmes only:
- MSc Mental Health Studies
- MSc Global Mental Health
- MSc Palliative Care
- MRes Clinical Research
Requirements For King’s College Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025
To apply for the 2025 Kings College Commonwealth Scholarship, interested candidates should;
- Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2025.
- By September 2025, hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree).
- Not have studied or worked for more than one (academic) year or more in a high-income country
- Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
- Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format by the given deadlines (see ‘Application Process’).
In addition, applicants must:
- Meet the relevant entry requirements for their chosen degree programme and be sufficiently fluent in English to pursue the course.
- Be willing to confirm that they will return to their home country as soon as the period of study is complete.
Rewards For King’s College Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025
The King’s College Commonwealth Shared Scholarship will cover;
- Tuition fee
- Monthly Stipend at the rate of £1,347 per month, or £1,652 per month
- Travel Costs from the Scholar’s home country to the UK and return at the end of the award
Selection Criteria For King’s College Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025
Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:
- Academic merit of the candidate
- Quality of the plan of study
- Potential impact on the development of the candidate’s home country
How To Apply For King’s College Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025
To apply for the King’s College Commonwealth Shared Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the button below to visit the program’s webpage
To apply, candidates MUST submit the following:
- By the deadline of 16:00 (UK Time) on 12 December 2024, apply to the CSC via the CSC’s online application system. For further details, click here.
AND
- By the deadline of 08 January 2025, submit a complete King’s College London online admissions application for any of the approved master’s programmes.
- Within the “Funding” screen of your King’s admissions application, please tick option 5, and add in “CSSS2025” to the “award scheme code or name” field.
NB: applicants are encouraged to submit both applications as soon as possible before 8 January, 2025.
Failure to meet the respective application deadlines (given above) means that the applicant will be ineligible and won’t be considered for the scholarship opportunity.