Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2026 – Study in UK (Fully Funded)

To all the talented students who dream of pursuing higher education in the United Kingdom, with all their finances covered? We are here with one of the most awaited scholarship programs that will make your wish come true. Haven’t got the Chevening scholarship? Well, no worries, as long as we are here, there are plenty of other opportunities that you can avail yourself of to study for free in the UK. Well, hold your seats as we are about to announce one of the most renowned scholarship programs. The application window is finally open for the “Commonwealth Shared Scholarship” for the academic session 2026.

One of the prestigious scholarship programs in the UK jointly initiated by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) and the participating UK Universities. The scholarship offers an incredible opportunity for high-achieving students from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries to pursue a full-time 1-year master’s degree program at one of the United Kingdom’s renowned higher education institutions. The objective of the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Program is to support the higher education of deserving students in the United Kingdom who would otherwise be unable to afford it, and to contribute towards the sustainable development of Commonwealth countries.

The scholarships are available for specific master’s courses focused on the six themes of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, which we will discuss later in this post. Currently, 41 UK higher education institutions participate in this scholarship program, including top-ranked institutions such as the University of Cambridge, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Birmingham, and the University of Oxford. The CSC is inviting applications from the eligible Commonwealth countries who have completed an upper second-class degree (high school degree) from a recognized institute.

The program is highly competetive! Students with excellent academic achievements are invited to submit their applications. The recipients of the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship receive a generous support jointly funded by the CSC and UK institutes, including Airfare, living allowance, and Full tuition fees coverage. The application window is currently open. Interested applicants must submit their online application by December 12th, 2025. Read more details regarding the CSC Commonwealth scholarship below.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2026 Overview

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Scholarship Coverage

The scholarship provides comprehensive support for studying and living in the UK, enabling selected students to focus entirely on their studies rather than worrying about finances. The coverage includes:

• Full tuition fees coverage for a one-year master’s degree program
• One Roundway Economy class airfare ticket to/from the UK
• A monthly allowance to cover their living expenses in the UK
• Allowance for warm clothing
• Visa costs coverage
• Health insurance
• Allowance for study-related travel
• Thesis or dissertation grant
• Additional support for the students with disabilities

Who can Apply?

Applicants fulfilling the following criteria are invited to submit an application for the Commonwealth shared scholarship:

• The program is accepting applications from the citizens of low and middle-income commonwealth countries.
• Applicants must have completed a first degree (Undergraduate) or a lower second class degree.
• Applicants must demonstrate the financial need to pursue their education in the UK
• Individuals must not have previously studied in the UK
• Applicants must return to their home countries after completing their degree
• Applicants must get an admission offer for a one-year master’s degree program from participating institutions.

Eligible Countries

Applicants from the following low and middle-income Commonwealth countries are eligible to apply:

• Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Kiribati, Lesotho, Sri Lanka, Saint Helena, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru Rwanda,  Fiji, Gabon, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, South Africa,  Eswatini, Tanzania, The Gambia, Togo, Tonga, Tuvalu, Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Jamaica, Kenya, , Nigeria,  Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia.

Eligible Courses

The Commonwealth shared scholarships are offered for the master’s taught program under the following six CSC development themes:

1. Science & technology for Development
2. Strengthening Peace, Governance & Security
3. Strengthening resilience & response to crises
4. Promoting Innovation & Entrepreneurship
5. Access, Inclusion & Opportunity
6. Improving population health, health system, & Capacity
7. Check out the list of complete courses by visiting here

Required Documents

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

1. Proof of Citizenship or refugee status in Commonwealth countries
2. Academic transcripts
3. Two References
4. Personal Statement

*Other relevant documents required by CSC

Also, Check:

• Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2026 at the University of Cambridge
• KU Leuven University Master Mind Scholarship 2026-27 in Belgium

How to Apply?

The application process for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship is online. Applicants must follow the following steps to apply:

• Step 1: Identify the eligible master’s courses at participating institutes
• Step 2: Apply for admission to one of the eligible courses at a participating UK institute
• Step 3: Once you have secured the admission, you need to submit the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship application online via CSC’s Online system.

To apply and for more details, visit the official link mentioned below.

APPLY FOR COMMONWEALTH SHARED SCHOLARSHIP