Scholarship overview
A Commonwealth Scholarship Commission programme supporting master's study.
Official overviewProvider and study destination
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK / UK. Available degree levels: Master's.
Eligibility requirements
- Choose an approved master's course at a participating UK university.Official reference
- Eligible Commonwealth citizenship or refugee status is required.Official reference
- Permanent residence in an eligible Commonwealth country is required.Official reference
- You must be ready to begin UK study in September 2027.Official reference
- Applicants must need the scholarship to afford UK study.Official reference
- By September 2027, have a 2:1-standard first degree, or a lower second-class degree plus a relevant postgraduate qualification.Official reference
- Previous study or work in a high-income country must not exceed one academic year.Official reference
Funding benefits
- The approved course's full tuition fee is covered.Official reference
- Current monthly living support: £1,712, or £2,000 in the London metropolitan area.Official reference
Required documents
- Provide evidence of eligible citizenship or refugee status.Official reference
- Supply complete higher-education transcripts and certified English translations where needed.Official reference
- Upload at least two signed references through CSC Central.Official reference
How to apply
- Submit the scholarship application through CSC Central.Official reference
- Apply separately for admission to your chosen university course.Official reference
Eligible nationalities
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
Language requirements
IELTS, TOEFL and other language requirements have not been confirmed. Do not assume a test waiver.
Important dates
- Applications open
- Not confirmed
- Application deadline
- 8 Dec 2026 at 16:00 (UTC)
Questions before you apply
Where should I apply?
Applications take place on the official provider website. This website does not collect scholarship applications.
How recent is this information?
Last verified 11 Nov 2026. Active listings require official evidence checked within the past 24 hours. Confirm current requirements with the provider.
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