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If you are a Pakistani student who wants to pursue a PhD degree in top UK universities but could not afford to do so, don&rsquo;t worry we have a good news for you. UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is inviting Pakistani scholars to apply for their Commonwealth Split-site PhD Scholarships 2023 &ndash; 2024. This is an excellent opportunity for the talented and bright candidates to acquire knowledge and skills and conduct researches in <a href="https://www.studyabroad.pk/universities/universities-in-united-kingdom" target="_blank">top UK universities</a>. This fully funded PhD scholarship is eligible for the universities of all the commonwealth states of UK.
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	Commonwealth Split Site Scholarship 2023 &ndash; 2024 Facts</h2>
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			Scholarship Type: Fully funded
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			Program: PhD
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			Hosting Country: United Kingdom&nbsp;
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			Hosting University: All the Universities of Commonwealth States of UK&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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			Duration of Scholarship: 12 Months
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			Scholarship Program Will Start: September 2023&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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			Last Date to Apply: 2nd March 2023
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	Purpose of Commonwealth Split Site Scholarship</h2>

	The purpose of this scholarship is to make it easier for high-caliber doctoral candidates from low- and middle-income Commonwealth nations to access UK equipment and expertise, as well as to make a contribution to higher education and research in the UK and the Commonwealth through partnerships and collaborations.
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	Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Themes</h2>

	The six CSC development themes under which all Commonwealth Scholarships are funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Department (FCDO) are as follows:
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			Science and technology for development
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			Promoting global prosperity
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			Strengthening resilience and response to crises
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			Strengthening health systems and capacity
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			Strengthening global peace, security and governance
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			Access, inclusion and opportunity
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	Commonwealth Split Site Scholarship Coverage</h2>
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			The entire fee will be covered
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			A stipend of &pound;1,236 will be paid to the students each month.
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			The monthly stipend will be &pound;1,516 if the student&#39;s university is in the London Metropolitan area.
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			A return flight ticket will be given. Approved flights from your home country to the United Kingdom and back after the completion of your scholarship program.
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			A travel grant for the study will be provided.
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			Warm clothing allowance will be provided (may vary in different states)
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			The first child allowance of &pound;529 and the second and third child allowances of &pound;131 per month will be provided to widowed, divorced or single parents.
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	Commonwealth Split Site Scholarship Eligibility Criteria</h2>
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			Candidates from commonwealth countries are eligible to <a href="https://www.studyabroad.pk/scholarships/" target="_blank">apply for the scholarship</a> (Pakistan is a part of commonwealth countries).
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			British protected person can also apply.
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			At the time of the scholarship&#39;s confirmation (September 2023), the applicant must already be enrolled in a PhD program at one of the Commonwealth nations&#39; universities.
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			A candidate must have completed master&rsquo;s degree in subjects relevant to your PhD program.
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			Check to see if there is a connection between your home university and the UK University you are considering. That connection can be an institutional or departmental link between your home university and proposed UK University.
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			To ensure that your application is eligible, both supervisors must provide a supporting statement that provides additional information about the link. Applications that do not include both statements will be rejected.
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	Commonwealth Split Site Scholarship Required Documents</h2>
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			A valid passport or national CNIC card with your visible picture.
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			All previous academic transcripts (translated in English if they are in any other language).
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			Minimum of two references on institutional letterhead.
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			One statement of support on institutional letterhead from the current supervisor at the home university
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			One statement of support from a supervisor in the United Kingdom from at least one of the institutions listed on the application form.
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	Commonwealth Split Site Scholarship Application Process</h2>
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			Candidates must apply to a university that has a funding agreement with the CSC. The <a href="https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/apply/uk-universities/part-funding/" target="_blank">list of part funding universities</a>.
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			All candidates must register themselves through <a href="https://fs29.formsite.com/m3nCYq/rrdstgrnjg/index.html" target="_blank">CSC online registration system</a>.
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			Provide all of your personal details and upload the requested documents. (Mentioned above)
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			Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected.
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			If a candidate fails to submit even one supporting statement from your home university supervisor or UK university supervisor, his application will be directly rejected.
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			Application process can be saved into your CSC online registration system but make sure to submit your application way before the deadline (2nd March 2023)
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	Deadline To Apply For CSC Split Site Scholarships</h2>

	The last date to apply for Split Site scholarship is 2nd March 2023.&nbsp;