Dreaming of pursuing your postgraduate degree in the United Kingdom? If so, here is an exciting opportunity: applications are open for the Commonwealth Scholarship 2027-28. One of the most prestigious international scholarship programs, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), the Commonwealth Scholarship offers an excellent opportunity for talented students from eligible Commonwealth countries to pursue master’s and PhD degrees at leading higher education institutions in the UK. The program supports 1-year master’s and 3-year PhD programs.
The objective of the Commonwealth Scholarship is to support talented students who might otherwise be unable to afford an education in the UK and who want to use their research and education to contribute to the development of their home countries. Applications are currently open for the 2027/28 intake, and the study period will begin in September/October 2027. Read more details about the Commonwealth Scholarship below.
Details About Commonwealth Scholarships 2027-28
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Programme: Commonwealth Scholarship
- Funded by: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
- Degree level: Master’s & PhD
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: October 20th, 2026
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About Commonwealth Scholarship
The Commonwealth Scholarship is one of the most competitive scholarship programs designed for talented students from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries to complete their master’s or PhD programs at approved UK universities. The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to contribute to sustainable development in their home countries.
Scholarship Coverage
Commonwealth scholarship offers generous support to students to study in the UK, which includes:
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Return airfare coverage
- Monthly allowance to cover living expenses
- Study-related travel grant
- Fieldwork support for PhD students
- Family allowance
- An additional allowance for students with disability
Study Fields
The Commonwealth Scholarships are offered under six CSC development themes:
- Science and technology for development
- Improving population health, health systems and capacity
- Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship
- Strengthening global peace, security and governance
- Strengthening resilience and response to crises
- Access, inclusion and opportunity
Your proposed master’s study and PhD research should show how it contributes to development in your country.
Eligibility Criteria for Master’s Program
- Be a citizen of an eligible Commonwealth country
- Have completed an undergraduate degree by September 2027
- Must be available to study in the UK in September/October 2027.
- Unable to support their studies in the UK without a scholarship
- Must submit all required documents
- No age restrictions
Eligible Countries for Master’s
Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, Gabon, The Gambia, 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, Togo, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu and Zambia.
Eligiblity Criteria for PhD
- Be a citizen of an eligible Commonwealth country
- Be available to start studies in the UK in September 2027
- Hold a first degree at least at upper-second-class (2:1) level, or a lower-second-class degree plus a relevant postgraduate qualification, usually a Master’s.
- Not already be enrolled in a PhD program
- Provide a supporting statement from a proposed UK supervisor
Eligible Countries for PhD
Bangladesh, The Gambia, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda and Zambia.
Required Documents
- Valid Passort/National ID
- Degree Transcripts
- Certified translation of transcript if not in English
- At least two references
- Proposed research plan for PhD students
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How to Apply for the Commonwealth Scholarship 2027?
Applicants interested in the scholarship must submit their application through the CSC Central application system. However, applying to the CSC alone is not enough; you must also apply through an approved nominating agency, such as a national nominating agency or a selected NGO. The program does not accept direct applications.
Visit the official link for more details and to apply:
APPLY FOR COMMONWEALTH MASTER SCHOLARSHIP
