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The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the main UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. The CSC is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for International Development (DFID). The CSC operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and is a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth.
The Commonwealth Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity to study in the United Kingdom. It covers the full fees and travel costs of selected candidates while also providing a £1,781 living stipend per month.
Scholarship Summary
Institution(s): UK Institutions
Degree level: Masters
Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligible Nationality: All Developing Countries
Award Country: UK
Deadline: October 14, 2025
Courses Covered
All Courses
Scholarship Benefits
Full flight coverage to the United Kingdom at the beginning of the study and back to the scholar's home country at the end of the award (the CSC will not cover the cost of fares for dependents, nor the cost of journeys made before confirmation of the scholarship).
A full tuition fee coverage agreement between the CSC and the UK university, which implies that the successful scholars will not pay for any part of the tuition fee.
A living allowance of £1,452 per month, or £1,781 per month for scholars studying in universities in the London metropolitan area.
Warm clothing allowance, where applicable.
A grant that covers the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas.
Child allowance for scholars who have children and are widowed, divorced, or single parents.
Additional support for scholars with disability based on a full assessment of their needs.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the 2026 Commonwealth Masters Scholarship, candidates must:
Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country or be a British Protected Person.
Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
Be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2026.
By September 2026, hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honors standard, or a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree).
Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format.
How to Apply for the 2026 Commonwealth Masters Scholarship
Apply through the CSC’s online application system.
State the qualification you are applying for.
List your three preferred universities and courses in order of preference and explain the reason for your choice. Kindly note that the CSC will make the final decision on the institution of study.
Apply to your preferred Universities (probably in advance, as some courses have set deadlines).
In addition to applying through CSC, applicants must apply to a nominator. Commonwealth lists two types of nominators for the scholarship scheme:
National nominating agencies – this is the main route of application.
Selected non-governmental organisations and charitable bodies
Each nominating agency oversees its own selection process and may have additional eligibility criteria. Applicants must check with the nominating agency for their specific advice and rules for applying, as well as their own eligibility criteria.
Nominating agencies may set their own closing dates for applications.
Application Deadline: October 14, 2025
Official Link: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-masters-scholarships/
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