The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission provides fully funded scholarships for students pursuing postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom. The duration of a Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship is one year, and a Commonwealth PhD Scholarship is three years.
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK works within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship & Fellowship Plan (CSFP). It aims to provide an opportunity to exceptional students from Commonwealth countries to gain knowledge and contribute to sustainable development in their home countries.
Commonwealth Scholarships are available for talented individuals from low and middle-income countries. If you are eligible for this scholarship, apply following the process given in the section below by 14 October 2025.
Details of Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarships for 2026-27
Below is complete information on the Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarships for the academic year 2026-27.
| Organization | Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK |
| Scholarship Type | Fully Funded |
| Degree Program | Masters & PhD |
| Gender | Both Male & Female |
| Deadline | 14 October 2025 |
Benefits of Scholarship
The Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarships for 2026-27 are fully funded. Here are its benefits.
- Full tuition fees.
- An allowance of £1,452 per month and £1,781 per month for students at universities in London.
- An airfare ticket from the home country to the UK and return to the home country at the end of the scholarship.
- Warm clothing allowance, where appropriate.
- Study travel stipend to cover the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas.
- 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 for the student who is widowed, divorced, or a single parent and has children, and their children live with them in the UK.
Eligibility Criteria
Students applying for the Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarships for the academic year 2026-27 must meet the requirements below.
- You must belong to an eligible country.
- You must hold a 4-year or 2-year Bachelor’s degree to get a Master’s scholarship and an MPhil degree for a PhD scholarship.
- You must not be registered at a UK university for Master’s or PhD studies.
- You must be unable to afford studies at a UK university without this scholarship.
How to Apply
Applicants can submit their applications for Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarships for the academic year 2026-27 via the process below.
- Firstly, fill out an application form online via the CSC Central application system, providing your academic and professional information, along with other details.
- You must demonstrate how your study relates to development issues in your home country in the Development Impact Statement and how you can create a measurable impact.
- Then you must apply to your home country’s designated national nominating agency according to the respective guidelines before the deadline.
Last Date to Apply
The deadline to apply for the Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarships is 14 October 2025.
