Brief Description
Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, a fully funded program offering talented postgraduate students from eligible Commonwealth countries the opportunity to pursue full-time Master’s degrees in the UK. The scholarships are awarded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), reflecting the UK government’s long-standing commitment to international development and capacity building in Commonwealth nations.
The primary goal of the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships is to support development in low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries by training skilled professionals who would otherwise be unable to afford postgraduate study in the UK. Scholars are expected to use the knowledge and leadership skills gained during their studies to contribute meaningfully to the sustainable development of their home countries.
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Targeted at individuals from Least Developed, middle-income, and fragile states, these scholarships focus on students who have not previously studied for a year or more in a high-income country. This ensures that the benefits of the scholarship are directed toward candidates for whom UK postgraduate education would be transformative both personally and professionally.
Scholarship Benefits:
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are fully funded and cover a comprehensive range of expenses to ensure scholars can focus entirely on their studies:
1. Travel Expenses:
* Approved airfare from the scholar’s home country to the UK and return at the end of the award, funded by the CSC.
* Note: Travel costs for dependants or journeys made before the award is confirmed are not reimbursed.
2. Tuition Fees:
* Full tuition fees are covered by agreement between the CSC and the UK university.
* Scholars are not required to pay any portion of tuition fees.
3. Monthly Stipend (Living Allowance):
* £1,452 per month for scholars outside London.
* £1,781 per month for scholars studying at universities in the London metropolitan area.
* Paid directly by the university to the scholar.
4. Warm Clothing Allowance:
* Provided where applicable, ensuring scholars can adapt comfortably to the UK climate.
5. Thesis Grant:
* Financial support toward preparing a thesis or dissertation, if required.
6. Study Travel Grant:
* Covers study-related travel within the UK or overseas, enabling fieldwork or academic research opportunities.
7. TB Test Contribution:
* Mandatory tuberculosis test cost covered, where required for visa purposes (receipts required).
8. Child Allowance:
* For widowed, divorced, or single parents with children under 16 living with them in the UK:
* £622 per month for the first child
* £154 per month for the second and third child
This full financial support package ensures scholars can focus on their academic and professional development without the burden of financial stress.
Why Apply?
* Fully funded opportunity covering tuition, living expenses, airfare, and research-related costs.
* Study in the UK at some of the world’s leading universities.
* Gain international exposure and develop skills and leadership qualities critical for contributing to the development of your home country.
* Join a vibrant network of scholars and professionals from across the Commonwealth.
* Contribute to addressing local and global development challenges through advanced knowledge in your field.
Name of Organizer:
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), UK
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Requirements / Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, candidates must meet the following requirements:
1. Citizenship or Refugee Status:
* Must be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country.
2. Permanent Residence:
* Must be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
3. Start Date Availability:
* Must be available to start full-time academic studies in the UK by September 2026.
4. Academic Qualifications:
* Hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours, or a lower second-class degree plus a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree) by September 2026.
5. No Extended Study/Work in High-Income Countries:
* Must not have studied or worked for one year or more in a high-income country previously.
6. Financial Need:
* Must demonstrate that the scholarship is essential to pursue studies in the UK.
7. Supporting Documentation:
* All required documents must be provided in the correct format as specified in the application guidelines.
Financial Assistance:
The Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are jointly funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC)and the participating UK universities, making this an opportunity for deserving students who cannot otherwise access postgraduate education in the UK.
Award Duration:
The scholarship normally covers 12 months of full-time study in the UK, depending on the course requirements. Scholars are expected to commence their studies at the start of the UK academic year in September 2026.
Deadline
9th December,2025.
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