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An Overview of Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)

Updated: Oct 10, 2023

By Tavishi Pahuja, Blogger at Edubrainz | June 12, 2023 |

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme LSE, education, higher education Blog, Commonwealth nations
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme

Table of Content

S.No.

Title

1

Introduction

2

Eligibility

3

Scholarship Amount

4

List of Courses

5

Conclusion

6

FAQs



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Introduction


The goal of the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) is to benefit students with excellent academic scores to attend a university in the United Kingdom for advanced study. This scholarship is provided to graduate students from developing Commonwealth nations. This will help them to contribute to the development of their homelands but who are unable to do so due to monetary limitations.

LSE has five prizes for full-time study on one of the seven programs that qualify for the 2023–2024 academic year. The programs begin in September 2023.


Eligibility


  • To avail of the CSSS, candidates must be citizens of one of the given Commonwealth nations and have their current residence there.


List of Commonwealth nations:


  1. Bangladesh

  2. Cameroon

  3. Eswatini

  4. The Gambia

  5. Ghana

  6. India

  7. Kenya

  8. Kiribati

  9. Lesotho

  10. Malawi

  11. Mozambique

  12. Nigeria

  13. Pakistan

  14. Papua New Guinea

  15. Rwanda

  16. Sierra Leone

  17. Solomon Islands

  18. Sri Lanka

  19. Tanzania

  20. Tuvalu

  21. Uganda

  22. Vanuatu

  23. Zambia


  • The candidates should have not pursued studies lasting a year or more in a developed nation.

  • They would be eligible only if are unable to pay for their studies in the United Kingdom either directly or via their families.

  • They will depart for their nation of origin as soon as their scholarship is over.

  • Candidates must possess a first degree with a first-class or upper second-class standing.

  • As there is no pre-course English Language education offered under these scholarships, candidates must also attest that they speak and write English well enough to immediately begin their studies at LSE.


Scholarship Amount


The complete cost of an award holder's studies in the United Kingdom, including airfare there and back, will be funded by participating in the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development (FCDO) and United Kingdom institutions. The complete cost of tuition, as well as a maintenance stipend (£18,192 or RS 18,73,776), will be covered.

Along with a £200 (or Rs 20,600) study travel grant and a grant of up to £225 (or Rs 23,175) for master's thesis expenses, there is additional funding available for up to 10 kilograms of accompanied extra baggage for scholars returning home after the conclusion of their program.


List of Courses


Here are the courses available for the scholarship:

  1. MSc Development Management

  2. MSc Environment and Development

  3. MSc Gender, Development and Globalisation

  4. MSc Global Health Policy

  5. MScInternational Development and Humanitarian Emergencies

  6. MSc Local Economic Development

  7. MSc Health and International Development


Conclusion


The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) is an outstanding option available to students belonging to and residing in one of the Commonwealth nations. The scholarship covers the complete cost of tuition, and master’s thesis, and provides a travel grant and stipend. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply for the scholarship and get a chance to study at one of the top-ranked universities in the world.



FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for CSSS for programs beginning in September 2023?


Ans 1. Candidates must apply by December 13’2022.


Q2. When are selected candidates for LSE Scholarships declared?


Ans 2. The selected candidates eligible for scholarships are declared by the end of July’2023.


Q3. How many courses are eligible for scholarships?


Ans 3. Seven courses falling under postgraduate study are eligible for scholarships.


About the author


Tavishi Pahuja is a content writer and blogger at Edubrainz. She has an avid interest in reading books and writing articles. She has completed an MBA from The Vedica Scholars Programme for Women and has worked as an English trainer. Her interests include spirituality, dance, music, and spending time in nature.



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