{"id":29279,"date":"2022-04-21T11:01:46","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T11:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/commonwealth-scholarship-for-phd-eligibility-process-2\/"},"modified":"2022-12-19T08:55:34","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T08:55:34","slug":"commonwealth-scholarship-for-phd-eligibility-process-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/commonwealth-scholarship-for-phd-eligibility-process-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Commonwealth PHD Scholarship 2022: Overview, Eligibility &#038; Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Commonwealth Scholarship For PhD <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intended to provide financial aid to deserving candidates who have the potential to make a global impact and those who can take up the roles of influential leaders, scholars or researchers. This Scholarship is awarded to candidates from the least developed countries. The fund helps them study for a full-time doctoral course in a UK-based university. The main purpose of this Scholarship Program is to contribute to the development of the Commonwealth nations. However, it also expects to create a larger effect on the nation&#8217;s development by supporting research scholars and improving their teaching and research ability.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/commonwealth-scholarship-for-phd-eligibility-process-2\/#Overview_of_Commonwealth_Scholarship_For_PhD\" title=\"Overview of Commonwealth Scholarship For PhD\">Overview of Commonwealth Scholarship For PhD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/commonwealth-scholarship-for-phd-eligibility-process-2\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_Scholarship\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria for Scholarship\">Eligibility Criteria for Scholarship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/commonwealth-scholarship-for-phd-eligibility-process-2\/#Eligible_Countries_for_Commonwealth_Scholarship_For_PhD\" title=\"Eligible Countries for Commonwealth Scholarship For PhD\">Eligible Countries for Commonwealth Scholarship For PhD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/commonwealth-scholarship-for-phd-eligibility-process-2\/#Application_Process_for_Commonwealth_Scholarship\" title=\"Application Process for Commonwealth Scholarship\">Application Process for Commonwealth Scholarship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/commonwealth-scholarship-for-phd-eligibility-process-2\/#Documents_Required_to_Apply_for_Commonwealth_Scholarships\" title=\"Documents Required to Apply for Commonwealth Scholarships\">Documents Required to Apply for Commonwealth Scholarships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/commonwealth-scholarship-for-phd-eligibility-process-2\/#Selection_Process_of_Commonwealth_Scholarship\" title=\"Selection Process of Commonwealth Scholarship\">Selection Process of Commonwealth Scholarship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/commonwealth-scholarship-for-phd-eligibility-process-2\/#Benefits_of_Availing_Commonwealth_Scholarship\" title=\"Benefits of Availing Commonwealth Scholarship\">Benefits of Availing Commonwealth Scholarship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/commonwealth-scholarship-for-phd-eligibility-process-2\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Study in Canada for FREE - Top Scholarships 2022 | Leap Scholar\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aTSyZmngAOE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overview-of-commonwealth-scholarship-for-ph-d\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Commonwealth_Scholarship_For_PhD\"><\/span><b>Overview of C<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;commonwealth scholarship for phd&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:12604,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">ommonwealth Scholarship For PhD<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-128\" class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Particulars<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Launched By<\/td><td>UK Foreign, Commonwealth &amp; Development Office (FCDO)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Objective<\/td><td>To help finance PhD candidates from the Commonwealth Nations to study in the UK<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Intended For<\/td><td>Graduates with an excellent&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-practice-online-tests-latest-ielts-topics-for-writing\/\">Academic<\/a>&nbsp;background<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Benefits Offered<\/td><td>\u2022 Tuition&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-exam-fee-india\/\">fees<\/a><br>\u2022 Stipend<br>\u2022 Travel Grant<br>\u2022 Family Allowances<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode Of Application<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scholarship Amount<\/td><td>Variable<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eligibility-criteria-for-scholarship\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_Scholarship\"><\/span><b>Eligibility Criteria for Scholarship<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates who want to apply for this Scholarship program must fulfil the criteria mentioned by the hosting committee.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scholars must have <\/span>citizenship of a Commonwealth country or refugee status granted by any of those countries. British-protected<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> persons are also allowed to apply for this grant<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals also need to prove whether they are <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/pr-for-uk-how-to-get-from-india\/\">Permanent Residents<\/a> in any Commonwealth country<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must be available in the UK to start their research by the beginning of the Academic year in September<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants should have a relevant Master\u2019s degree<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scholars need to get their first degree by September, and it must be an upper second class or a second-class degree<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students cannot get <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/phd-study-in-uk-eligibility-cost-top-colleges-admission-process\/\">registered for a PhD<\/a> or even an M.Phil, leading to a doctoral degree. This applies to both your home universities as well as universities in the UK<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scholars must entail the basic requirement of not being able to fund their courses without this Scholarship program<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eligible-countries-for-commonwealth-scholarship-for-ph-d\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligible_Countries_for_Commonwealth_Scholarship_For_PhD\"><\/span><b>Eligible Countries for Commonwealth Scholarship For PhD<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Scholarship Program only allows candidates belonging to specific countries to apply. Therefore, candidates only from the mentioned countries can avail <\/span>Commonwealth Scholarship for PhD <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">program.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bangladesh<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kenya<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kiribati<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cameroon<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lesotho<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mozambique<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigeria<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malawi<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pakistan<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sierra Leone<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tanzania<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solomon Islands<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rwanda<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gambia<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uganda<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vanuatu<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuvalu<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zambia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"application-process-for-commonwealth-scholarship\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Process_for_Commonwealth_Scholarship\"><\/span><b>Application Process for Commonwealth Scholarship<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To apply for the <\/span>Commonwealth Scholarship For PhD<b>, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you need to follow certain rules. Here\u2019s a guide to understanding the application procedure.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants cannot apply directly through the website. Instead, they must first apply to any of the three nominating agencies.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selected Universities can nominate their academic members.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Nominating Agencies are considered the most common and main ways to apply.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selected Non-Governmental organisations and charitable bodies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, before applying to these nominating bodies, you must check for any specific requirements by these agencies.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Scholarship program can only accept online applications in addition to the ones required by those nominating agencies.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants must submit their applications as soon as possible since the website can crash if several users use it simultaneously.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"documents-required-to-apply-for-commonwealth-scholarships\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_to_Apply_for_Commonwealth_Scholarships\"><\/span><b>Documents Required to Apply for Commonwealth Scholarships<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates need to show certain documents to support their application during the procedure. Therefore, it is always better to prepare them in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is the list of those documents you need to upload at the time of the application.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of your passport to prove you are a citizen of a Commonwealth nation. Or validate your refugee status granted by any eligible Commonwealth country<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your National ID card, which has your image, date of birth and country of origin<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transcripts to highlight all your education qualifications. In addition to your previous transcripts, you can also add your most recent one (only if you are currently studying for any degree)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">References from credible sources. You can request your mentors for a referral letter. The referees will get an email to which they have to revert with your reference<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will also need to get a supporting statement from a supervisor in the UK. This statement needs to be submitted by your proposed supervisor directly to the online application system<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"selection-process-of-commonwealth-scholarship\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selection_Process_of_Commonwealth_Scholarship\"><\/span><b>Selection Process of Commonwealth Scholarship<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year thousands of candidates apply for <\/span>Commonwealth Scholarships For PhD<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while only a handful gets selected. The process of selection is very thorough and extensive.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Commonwealth Scholarship program asks the above-mentioned nominating bodies to submit a certain number of nominations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then the applicants are judged based on the following criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Academic excellence of the candidate<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quality of their study or research<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability of the candidate to create an impact on the development process of their own country<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefits-of-availing-commonwealth-scholarship\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Availing_Commonwealth_Scholarship\"><\/span><b>Benefits of Availing Commonwealth Scholarship <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who get selected for this Scholarship receive numerous benefits. They include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airfare for the applicant to fly from their home country to the UK. Upon the end of the award tenure, they get the same to return home.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete tuition fees grant for the academic session<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A stipend of 1,133 GBP or 1,390 GBP per month<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel grants are given only when required for study or research purposes within the UK or overseas.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airfare grant for overseas fieldwork<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flight fare for a mid-term visit to your home country<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warm clothing allowance<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family allowances<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every month you will get an allowance for your spouse of 244 GBP for nine months. This is only valid if your spouse lives with you at the same address.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If both spouse and children accompany you, then you get two allowances. For your spouse and firstborn child, you get 244 GBP every month for each of them and 120 GBP for the second or third child.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you declare a disability, the Scholarship board will assess all your needs and then decide on the fund.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Commonwealth Scholarship For PhD <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is awarded to highly skilled and meritorious applicants who have the potential to work for the people. Scholars coming from humble backgrounds can apply for this Scholarship Program so that they can continue to pursue their aspirations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668596284243\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\/preparation-online\">IELTS<\/a>\u00a0necessary for Commonwealth Scholarship For PhD?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-uk-universities-without-ielts-possibility-how-to-and-more\/\">IELTS<\/a>\u00a0is not required while applying for a Commonwealth Scholarship. However, you might need to appear for the English language proficiency test anyway. This is because it is one of the compulsory attributes for university admission in the UK.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668596341579\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are the other requirements for the\u00a0Commonwealth PhD Scholarship?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Applicants must submit a health and disability form before receiving the grant confirmation. They also must submit an undertaking declaring they will only return to their home country after the end of the award period. The candidates must reside in the UK throughout their tenure and need to ask for permission before any overseas travel.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668596360990\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is India eligible for a Commonwealth PhD Scholarship?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>An individual with prior experience studying abroad with or without a Scholarship for at least 6 months or above is eligible to apply for the Commonwealth PhD Scholarship. Further, the applicants must have completed their previous qualifications, returned home, and have been residing in India for at least 2 years or above as of the date of application.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> Commonwealth Scholarship For PhD is intended to provide financial aid to deserving candidates who have the potential to make a global impact and those who can take up the roles of influential leaders, scholars or researchers. This Scholarship is awarded to candidates from the least developed countries. The fund helps them study for a full-time [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":6}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29279"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29279"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29279\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34142,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29279\/revisions\/34142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29279"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29279"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29279"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}