Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

Fully Funded GovernmentMaster's

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and administered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, supporting talented students from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

Award

$26,600 – $39,900

Estimated value

Deadline

Closed

Last deadline October 14, 2026

Covers: Tuition · Living stipend · Travel · Arrival allowance

Tuition fees Covered
Living stipend Covered
Travel Covered
Health insurance Not covered
Arrival allowance Covered

Education
Minimum: Bachelor's
Study level
Master's
Field of study
Fields aligned to CSC's six development themes
Nationality
Eligible low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries
Age limit
No formal age limit
GPA
Upper second-class (2:1) honours or equivalent; 2:2 accepted with relevant postgraduate qualification
Language
IELTS
Other requirements
- Must apply through a National Nominating Agency, not directly to CSC
- Must demonstrate inability to afford UK study without the scholarship
- Must not have studied/worked a full year in a high-income country

1
Apply through home-country nominating agency
2
CSC central review
3
Interview (where applicable)
4
Award confirmation

Required documents

Passport
Degree certificates
Transcripts
CV
Reference letters
Study proposal

Apply

Applications are submitted on the provider's website.

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Provider: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) (Government)
Funded by: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
Duration: 1 year
Intake: September/October 2027
Awards: 300 per year
Where to study: Any UK university offering an approved course

CSC Deadline
Oct 14, 2026
Closed

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