Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
Full-time master's at a participating UK university for citizens of 44 eligible Commonwealth countries who could not otherwise afford it.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
Full tuition, return airfare, and a stipend of £1,452 a month (£1,781 in London).
Eligible applicants
44 Commonwealth countries
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Overview
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships is offered by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for Master’s study in United Kingdom. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Academic requirementFirst degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours, or a 2:2 plus a relevant postgraduate qualification
- Passport or national ID showing citizenship (or refugee status)Required
- Full transcripts of all higher educationRequired
- References uploaded with the applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Return airfare to the UK
Included
Full approved tuition fees
Included
Stipend of £1,452 a month (£1,781 in London)
Included
Study travel grant
Included
Child allowance for widowed, divorced or single-parent scholars
May be included
Disability support after a needs assessment
May be included
Full tuition, return airfare, and a stipend of £1,452 a month (£1,781 in London). Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizens or refugees of an eligible Commonwealth country, permanently resident there.
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of the 44 eligible Commonwealth countries.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Unable to afford UK study without the scholarship
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
Citizens (or refugees) of an eligible Commonwealth country who live there permanently, hold at least an upper second-class degree, have not studied or worked more than one year in a high-income country, and cannot afford UK study without the scholarship.
Applicant profile
- 44 Commonwealth countries
Study route
- Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Citizens (or refugees) of an eligible Commonwealth country who live there permanently, hold at least an upper second-class degree, have not studied or worked more than one year in a high-income country, and cannot afford UK study without the scholarship.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply for a master's course at a participating UK university.
- 2
Submit the CSC application in CSC Central with all documents.
- 3
The university nominates candidates to the CSC.
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2026/27 round has closed. Applications go through participating UK universities.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.