The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government’s Commonwealth scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. Since 1960, the CSC has funded over 30,000 individuals to study in the UK and gain skills, acquire knowledge and build networks to tackle global development challenges.
Nominations are invited from suitable qualified candidates from Belize wishing to pursue master’s degree programmes in the United Kingdom commencing in September 2026. The award is being offered in either of the following six (6) categories:
1. Science and technology for development 2. Improving population health, health systems and capacity 3. Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship 4. Strengthening peace, security and governance 5. Strengthening resilience and response to crises 6. Access, inclusion and opportunity
CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY:
• Candidates must be Citizens of Belize or have refugee status in Belize. • Candidates must be a permanent resident of Belize. • Candidates should hold or expect to hold, by September 2026, a first degree of upper second-class honours level or a second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification. • Candidate must be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship. • Candidate must provide all supporting documentation in the required format. • Candidates should be able to take up their awards by the start of the UK academic year in September 2026.
OPENING AND CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION
The CSC’s Online Application System will open on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025 Greenwich Meridian Time (GMT). All completed applications must be submitted online prior to deadline of 14th October 2025 at 4:00 p.m. All supporting documentation must be uploaded with the application.
DEADLINE EXTENED to 21st October 2025.
