Commonwealth Scholarships for Cameroonians 2025 (MINESUP)

Information on Commonwealth Scholarships

Intended Beneficiaries

• High-quality graduates and postgraduates from least developed countries and fragile states in the Commonwealth.

• Applicants should demonstrate potential to contribute to the development of their home countries through the knowledge and leadership skills acquired during their studies.

Types of Scholarships

• One-year taught Master’s programs

• PhD programs (for three years of full-time study)

Domains / Fields of Study

• Science and technology for development

• Strengthening health systems and capacity

• Promoting global prosperity

• Strengthening global peace, security and governance

• Strengthening resilience and response to crises

• Access, inclusion and opportunity

Eligibility

• Must be a citizen of, or have been granted refugee status by, an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British protected person

• Must be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country

• PhD applicants must have a supporting statement from a potential supervisor at a UK university listed on their application form

• Must be available to begin studies in the UK at the start of the academic year

• Must provide all required supporting documents in the correct format on the Online Application System

• Must be unable to afford to study in the UK without the scholarship

How to Apply for a UK Commonwealth Scholarship

• PhD applicants: Obtain a supporting statement from a named supervisor in the UK

• Submit your application via the Online Application System

• Apply through the Ministry of Higher Education (nominating agency for Cameroon)

Selection Criteria

• Academic merit of the candidate

• Quality of the research proposal

• Potential impact on the development of the home country

General Specifications

• Must be ready to return to your home country immediately after completion of studies

• Nomination by MINESUP does not guarantee selection; the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) nominates three times more candidates than available awards

• CSC does not require an English language test, but UK universities may request proof of English proficiency

Visit the CSC website: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk

Approximate Period

• Calls for applications: Mid-July to Mid-August (annually)

• Online application system open: Mid-September to Mid-October

Specific Features

• No age limit

• Open to workers

• Open to people with disabilities

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