The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) is accepting applications for the 2027/28 Commonwealth Master's Scholarships. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the scholarship enables talented individuals from eligible Commonwealth countries to gain the knowledge and skills needed for sustainable development, and targets those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.
Key Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Citizenship: Must be a citizen of, or hold refugee status in, an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
- Residence: Must be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Availability: Must be able to start academic studies in the UK by September 2027.
- Academic Standing: Must hold, by September 2027, a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours, or a lower second-class degree plus a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Financial Need: Must be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
- Age: There is no age limit, though applicants should check any leave restrictions with their employer.
Scholarship Benefits
- Airfare: Approved airfare from the scholar's home country to the UK and back.
- Tuition: Full tuition fees covered, with no cost to the scholar.
- Stipend: A living allowance of £1,712 per month, or £2,000 per month for scholars at universities in the London area.
- Study Travel Grant: Support toward study-related travel within the UK or overseas.
- Child Allowance: For widowed, divorced, or single-parent scholars with children living with them in the UK, £622 per month for the first child and £154 per month for the second and third child under 16.
Selection Process
Applications are assessed on:
- Candidate merit, including academic experience.
- Quality of the research proposal.
- Potential impact on the development of the candidate's home country.
Application Documents
Applicants must upload:
- Proof of citizenship or refugee status (valid passport or national ID).
- Full transcripts of all higher education qualifications, with certified translations if not in English.
- References from at least two individuals, in PDF format, on institutional letterhead or a clearly identifiable email.
How to Apply
Applications open September 8, 2026, and close at 16:00 BST on October 20, 2026. Visit the Commonwealth Scholarship webpage to apply.
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