Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme 2027/2028 to Study in the U.K.
Brief Description
The
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme 2027/2028 offers a major gateway for talented individuals aiming to pursue
fully funded Master’s degrees in the United Kingdom. Jointly funded by the
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) and participating UK universities, this prestigious scheme operates under the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan to drive international development. If you want to return to your home country as a leader and innovator, this
UK fully funded scholarship covers your tuition, travel, and living expenses. Whether you are looking to advance your academic career or build cross-border partnerships, the
CSC Master’s scholarship UK provides the comprehensive financial support you need to make it happen without the barrier of tuition fees.
Name of Host Institution
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) and participating UK universities
Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Be available to start academic studies in the UK by September 2027.
- Hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification by September 2027.
- Not have 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 scholarship.
- Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format.
Scholarship Benefits
The CSC and participating universities jointly provide an extensive package that covers approved airfare from your home country to the UK and back, full tuition fees, a monthly living stipend of £1,712 (or £2,000 for London-based universities), a thesis grant, a study travel grant, and a contribution toward a mandatory tuberculosis test. If you are widowed, divorced, or a single parent with children living with you at the same UK address, you can also receive a child allowance of £622 per month for the first child and £154 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16.
Deadline
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at 16:00 GMT.
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Q: What is the monthly living allowance rate for this scholarship?
The stipend is paid at £1,712 per month, or £2,000 per month if you study at a university in the London metropolitan area.
Q: Are travel expenses covered under the award?
Yes, the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission covers approved airfare from your home country to the UK and back at the end of the award, plus a study travel grant for UK or overseas travel.
Q: What academic qualifications do you need to apply?
You must hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard by September 2027, or a lower second-class degree paired with a relevant postgraduate qualification like a Master's degree.
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