Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme 2027/2028 to Study in the U.K.
Brief Description
Applications are open for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme 2027/2028, a fully funded UK government scholarship scheme designed for Master’s degree studies. Jointly funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) and participating UK universities, this scheme supports outstanding candidates from eligible Commonwealth countries who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK. Designed to drive international development, the award enables emerging leaders to gain advanced skills and return home to make a measurable impact on sustainable development. If you hold strong academic credentials and a commitment to your nation’s future, this program provides complete financial coverage for your postgraduate training.
Name of Host Institution
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) and participating UK universities.
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Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, and be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Be available to begin your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2027.
- Hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree combined with a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree) by September 2027.
- Have not studied or worked for more than one academic year in a high-income country.
- Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this financial support.
- Submit all required supporting documentation in the specified format before the deadline.
Benefits
- Full approved tuition fees paid jointly by the CSC and your host UK university.
- Approved return airfare from your home country to the UK at the start and end of your award period.
- A monthly stipend (living allowance) of £1,712 per month, or £2,000 per month for scholars studying at universities located within the London metropolitan area.
- A thesis grant toward the cost of preparing your dissertation or thesis, where applicable.
- A study travel grant to assist with approved study-related travel inside the UK or overseas.
- Financial contribution toward the cost of a mandatory tuberculosis (TB) test required for visa applications, upon provision of receipts.
- Child allowance for scholars who are widowed, divorced, or single parents, providing £622 per month for the first child and £154 per month for the second and third child under 16 living with you in the UK.
Selection Criteria
- Candidate academic merit.
- Quality of the proposed research proposal.
- Potential impact of the studies on the sustainable development of your home country.
Deadline
December 8, 2026
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