Royal Commonwealth Scholarship

In 2025/26, up to three successful applicants will each receive £500 towards supporting their studies at Bath Spa University.

The Royal Commonwealth Society

This scholarship is funded by the Royal Commonwealth Society, Bath and District Branch, an educational charity working in Bath and the surrounding area.

The charity's aim is to promote international understanding through the vehicle of the modern Commonwealth.

Criteria 

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

• You are an international student from an international commonwealth country (UK Home students are not eligible).
• Your main place of residence is an international commonwealth country (outside of the UK)
• You are enrolled on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Bath Spa University for 2025/26.
• You must be a Bath Spa University student studying at either Newton Park, Sion Hill or Locksbrook campus.

Students studying at our Educational Partner institutes or other providers and students on exchange programmes, distance learning or other modes of study are not eligible.

Application process

The 2025/26 application process will take place during February-March. Students who are eligible for this Scholarship will be contacted directly with further details and instructions on how to apply.

Applicants are required to complete an online application form, which includes a short supporting statement (500 words) outlining how their degree will benefit both their career post-university and the community in their Commonwealth country of residence.

How applications are judged

The successful applicants are selected by the Scholarships and Bursaries Disbursement Panel or other appropriate staff, usually within eight weeks following the application deadline. Decisions cannot be appealed.

Get in touch

If you have any questions about this award, please login to MyCareer and submit a question. Please select the 'scholarships and bursaries' option from the question type list.