The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship offers a unique opportunity for international students from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries to pursue a fully funded Master’s degree in the UK. This prestigious scholarship program aims to contribute to the development needs of students’ home countries.
- 🌍 The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship is one of three Master’s programmes offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the UK.
- 🎓 Aims to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds to become leaders and innovators in their home countries.
- 🤝 Combines sustainable development goals with UK national interests and fosters international collaboration.
- 💡 Purpose: Provide training for skilled professionals and academics from Commonwealth countries who could not otherwise study in the UK.
- 🎯 Beneficiaries: Postgraduate students from least developed, middle-income, fragile, or conflict-affected countries, with no recent study in high-income countries, and financial constraints.
- ⏳ Award duration: Typically 12 months.
- 📝 Application: UK universities bid for scholarships for specific courses with development impact, fund living costs, select candidates, and CSC gives final approval.
Designation
Master’s Degree Student
Research Area
Students can pursue master’s degrees in various fields, including but not limited to:
- Arts
- Social Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Clinical and Medical Sciences
- Engineering
- Education
Location
United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of eligible Commonwealth countries.
- Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honors or a second class degree (2:2) with a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- 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 the scholarship.
- Available to start studies by September 2026.
Job Description
Bursary recipients will undergo a full-time Master’s degree program at selected UK universities, contributing to global knowledge and sustainable development. The scholarship will cover:
- Full tuition fees
- Approved airfare tickets
- Monthly stipend of £1,450 (or £1,781 for students in London)
- Warm clothing allowance
- Thesis grant
- Study travel grant
- Excess baggage allowance
How to Apply
To apply for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2026, candidates must:
- Visit the official scholarship website.
- Create an account and complete the online application form.
- Upload all required documents, including academic transcripts and statements of purpose.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Last Date to Apply
09 December 2025
This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates from eligible Commonwealth countries who wish to enhance their academic and professional prospects through higher education in the UK.
