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OfficialOct 15, 2026Commonwealth Scholarships (UK)
UK Commonwealth Scholarship Commission awards for master’s and PhD study, prioritising candidates from eligible Commonwealth countries who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.
United Kingdom · Master's
Departments covered · CSC development themes (programme-year specific)
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Funding
Fully funded
Monthly stipend at CSC-approved rate for the study location
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Opens Sep 1, 2026
Duration
12 months (master’s) or up to 36 months (PhD)
Starts Sep 1, 2027
Study mode
On campus
United Kingdom
About this opportunity
Commonwealth Scholarships are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and administered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC). Themes typically focus on science and technology, strengthening health systems, promoting prosperity, and strengthening resilience and response to crises. Candidates usually apply through a national nominating agency and also through the CSC online system. Confirm themes, eligible countries, and deadlines only on cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk for the live competition year.
Key dates
Applications open
Sep 1, 2026
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Results
Jun 30, 2027
Programme start
Sep 1, 2027
Duration
12 months (master’s) or up to 36 months (PhD)
Last verified on Scholra
Aug 20, 2026
Departments covered
This award is for the subject areas below. If your department is not listed, it usually does not qualify.
- CSC development themes (programme-year specific)
Eligibility
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- Nationalities
- Eligible Commonwealth countries (list published per competition)
- Required degree
- Bachelor's
- Departments
- CSC development themes (programme-year specific)
- Minimum CGPA
- 3
- Age
- No age limit listed
- Language
- English proficiency meeting CSC and host university requirements.
- IELTS
- Minimum 6.5
- TOEFL
- Minimum 90
- GRE
- Not required
- GMAT
- Not required
- Work experience
- Not required
- Financial proof
- Priority for candidates who could not afford UK study without the scholarship
- Gender requirement
- Open
- Citizen of an eligible Commonwealth country
- Permanent resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
- Apply via an approved national nominating agency where required
- Proposed study must align with CSC development themes for the competition year
What the award covers
Monthly stipend at CSC-approved rate for the study location
Other benefits
- Approved airfare to the UK and return at the end of the award
- Tuition and examination fees
- Thesis grant where applicable
- Warm clothing allowance where applicable
- Study travel grant within the UK or overseas as approved
How to prepare on Scholra
- 1Check whether your country is eligible for the current competition
- 2Identify the correct nominating agency route
- 3Complete the CSC online application before the published deadline
- 4Submit any parallel nominating-agency documents
- 5Secure UK university admission according to CSC instructions
Selection
Nominating agencies shortlist candidates; CSC makes final awards based on academic merit and development impact.
Interview: Not typically required · No application fee listed
Documents to gather
- CSC online application
- Nominating agency application where required
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- References
- Development impact statement / plan
- University admission evidence as required in the call
- Passport copy
Funder portal (optional, when you are ready)
The funder remains the system of record. Scholra does not submit applications. Commonwealth Scholarship Commission remains the system of record.
https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/
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Provider
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
Government · Verified organisation
Destination: United Kingdom
- Departments
- CSC development themes (programme-year specific)
- Degree
- Master's
- Review SLA
- 24h
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