Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2027/28 in UK

Applications are now open for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2027/28, a fully funded opportunity to study for a Master’s degree in the United Kingdom. The scholarship is offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) together with UK universities. It is for talented students from 43 eligible Commonwealth countries who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

You can apply for approved Master’s courses linked to global development themes such as health, science and technology, governance, and inclusion. The application deadline is 16:00 GMT on Tuesday 8 December 2026. The scholarship covers your tuition fees, return flights, and a monthly living allowance. There is no application fee. Courses start in September or October 2027. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Master’s degree
• Host Country: United Kingdom
• Funding Type: Fully funded.
• Application Deadline: 16:00 GMT on Tuesday 8 December 2026
• Open to All Nationalities: No. Only citizens or refugees of 43 eligible Commonwealth countries can apply.
• Application Fee: None.

What This Scholarship Offers:

• A full tuition fee waiver, so you do not pay any part of your course fees
• An approved return flight between your home country and the UK
• A monthly living allowance (stipend) of £1,712, or £2,000 if your university is in the London area
• A warm clothing allowance, where applicable, to help you prepare for the UK weather
• A thesis or dissertation grant, where applicable, to support your final project
• A study travel grant to help with study related trips within the UK or overseas
• A contribution towards the mandatory tuberculosis (TB) test needed for your visa
• A child allowance if you are a widowed, divorced, or single parent with children living with you in the UK. It is £622 per month for the first child, and £154 per month for the second and third child under 16.
• A full needs assessment and possible extra financial support if you have a disability

Beyond the money, you gain a UK Master’s degree, leadership skills, and the chance to join the global Commonwealth alumni network. Please note that flights for family members are not covered, and the family allowances are only a small contribution. The stipend rates are current levels and may change.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• You are a citizen of, or have refugee status in, one of the eligible Commonwealth countries listed below
• You have not studied for a year or more in a high income country before
• You would not be able to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship
• You have the potential to use your new skills and leadership to help your home country develop
• You apply to an approved Master’s course at a participating UK university, and also apply separately for admission to that course
• You are ready to study full time and to return to your home country after the award ends

You cannot apply if you are:

• A current or former employee of the UK Government, or a relative of one
• A staff member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities or the British Council
• A Commonwealth Scholarship Commissioner, a former Commissioner, or a relative of one

Former employees of these organisations can apply three years after they stop working there.

Eligible Countries

• Bangladesh
• Belize
• Botswana
• Dominica
• Eswatini
• Fiji
• Gabon
• Ghana
• Grenada
• Guyana
• India
• Jamaica
• Kenya
• Kiribati
• Lesotho
• Malawi
• Malaysia
• Maldives
• Mauritius
• Montserrat
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• Nauru
• Nigeria
• Pakistan
• Papua New Guinea
• Rwanda
• Saint Helena
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent and The Grenadines
• Samoa
• Sierra Leone
• Solomon Islands
• South Africa
• Sri Lanka
• Tanzania
• The Gambia
• Togo
• Tonga
• Tuvalu
• Uganda
• Vanuatu
• Zambia

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Documents You Need:

You must upload all of these with your application. If anything is missing by the deadline, your application will be rejected.

• A valid passport or national ID card showing your photo, date of birth, and country of citizenship
• Full transcripts for all your higher education qualifications, including courses you are studying now. Certified translations are needed if they are not in English, and missing pages make your application ineligible.
• At least two signed references in PDF format, on institutional letterhead or in an email that clearly shows the sender’s details

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How to Apply:

1. Choose an approved Master’s course at a participating UK university. You can apply for more than one course and university, but you can accept only one scholarship offer.
2. Apply for admission to your chosen course. Each university has its own deadlines and entry rules, so check them early.
3. Prepare your documents and write your answers in a separate file before you begin.
4. Create your account on CSC Central, the official application system. You will need a smartphone or a second email account for two factor login.
5. Complete the form, including your Development Impact statement, personal statement, plan of study, and career plans.
6. Save your work often, upload all documents, and submit before 16:00 GMT on Tuesday 8 December 2026. You cannot edit your application after you submit it.

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Useful Links:

• List of approved courses
• Participating UK universities and contact details
• Template application form
• Guidance document for applicants
• Selection criteria for assessment of applications
• Handbook for Commonwealth Scholars
• Development impact stories from Commonwealth alumni
• Study UK by the British Council

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