Applications Open for 2025 Commonwealth Scholarships; University Allotted Two Nomination Slots

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has announced that applications are now open for the 2025 Commonwealth Scholarships, tenable in the United Kingdom. The University has been allocated two slots for nominations, and Deans and Directors of Academic Centres are requested to nominate one candidate each. Eligible candidates must hold a minimum of a Second Class Upper Degree and have a strong publication record. Nominations are to be submitted to the Directorate of Research, Innovations and Partnerships (DRIP) by Friday, October 4, 2024.

Online applications for the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission (CSC) open on September 10, 2024, and all nominated candidates must apply via the CSC’s online system by October 15, 2024, at 16:00 (GMT). The CSC has outlined strict guidelines for supporting documentation, including proof of citizenship, academic transcripts, references, and, for PhD candidates, a statement from a UK supervisor. All documents must be submitted online, and candidates missing the deadline will not be considered.

The CSC will evaluate candidates based on academic merit, the quality of their study plan, and the potential impact of their work on the development of their home country. Additionally, applicants from disadvantaged or marginalized backgrounds will receive special consideration. However, it is emphasized that nominations do not guarantee the awarding of a scholarship, as the CSC selects three times more nominees than the available slots.

Candidates are urged to demonstrate how their studies are relevant to national development and confirm that they lack the independent financial means to study in the UK.