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UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH COMMONWEALTH MASTERS SCHOLARSHIPS

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LOCATION: United Kingdom

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered for a Commonwealth Masters Scholarship, applicants must:

Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.

Be a permanent 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 2026.

By September 2026, 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).

Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.

Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format.

Applications for Commonwealth Masters and PhD scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year are now open. The scholarships are for study in the UK beginning in September/October 2026.

Applications to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) must be made via the following CSC application link: Apply here—CSC Central

Due to the volume of applications received, the CSC is extending the opening of applications to 16:00 (BST) on Tuesday, 21st October.

The CSC is unable to accept any applications or documentation not submitted via the above CSC Central link. If you experience any issues when applying, please contact info@cscuk.org.uk

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are for candidates from eligible low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries to undertake full-time taught Master’s study at a UK university.

Applicants can expect to hear the outcome of their applications by July 2026. The CSC will contact all applicants by email, and they should ensure all folders of their email accounts are monitored, including junk mail and spam folders. A scholarship offer may be withdrawn if a candidate is emailed but does not respond within a specified time. 

BENEFIT:

Fully funded

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ERASMUS MUNDUS JOURNALISM MASTER’S PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline: 10 January, 23.59 Central European Time

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

They’re thrilled to once again offer Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for the 2026–2028 programme and the following three intakes. These prestigious scholarships recognize applicants who excel across all selection criteria—combining academic ability, journalistic experience, and thoughtful, well-developed Application Reflections.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Mundus Journalism Consortium aims to admit highly qualified students from a wide range of academic, professional, and cultural backgrounds. Our goal is to ensure that the programme benefits from a diverse and talented student body.

The admission process is designed to ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of all applicants. Each application is reviewed by the Erasmus Mundus Selection Committee, composed of academics from the degree-awarding universities. Applications are assessed in detail by the university hosting the applicant’s chosen second-year specialisation.

To ensure that the strongest candidates are admitted, priority is given to academic merit. Candidates must demonstrate above-average academic performance in their undergraduate studies to be considered. The Committee conducts a holistic review of each application, assessing:
Academic background and academic merit
Quality of journalistic experience
Quality and depth of the Application Reflections (without using AI)
Potential to successfully complete the degree and contribute meaningfully to the global journalism field after graduation

Admission requirements

To be admitted to the Erasmus Mundus Journalism programme, you must meet the formal admission requirements outlined below.

Each year, we receive between 400 and 500 applications from around the world but can only offer places to approximately 80–90 students. This means that admission is highly competitive. In addition to meeting the formal requirements, all applications are carefully assessed according to specific selection criteria to ensure that candidates are a strong fit for the programme’s academic profile and international learning environment.

Requirements for admission to the Mundus Journalism programme:

A 3-year bachelor’s degree within a relevant field of study

Documentation of English language proficiency (to be included in your application if you are not a native English speaker)

At least 3 months of journalistic experience

BENEFIT:

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship benefits:

Full tuition waiver for the duration of the programme.

Monthly allowance of €1400 to support travel, visa, installation, and living costs.

Allowance is granted for up to 24 months, starting from the first September of the 2-year programme.

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