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Commonwealth Master's Scholarships

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Commonwealth Master's Scholarships are fully funded UK government awards for candidates from eligible Commonwealth countries, supporting full-time Master's study aligned with international development objectives.

Popular Participating Universities

University of OxfordUniversity of Oxford
University of CambridgeUniversity of Cambridge
Imperial College LondonImperial College London
University of EdinburghUniversity of Edinburgh
University College London (UCL)University College London

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United Kingdom
Master
12 months
All eligible development-related courses at UK universities
Open to: Eligible Commonwealth countries
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What you get

  • Approved tuition fees
  • Return airfare to and from the United Kingdom
  • Monthly living allowance
  • Warm clothing allowance where applicable
  • Study travel grant
  • Thesis or dissertation grant where applicable
  • Family allowances in limited circumstances

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: not specified
Country restriction: Eligible Commonwealth countries

Detailed requirements

  • - Citizen of, or refugee status granted by, an eligible Commonwealth country
  • - Permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
  • - Available to start academic study in the UK by the relevant September/October intake
  • - Hold at least an upper second class undergraduate degree or appropriate second degree
  • - Unable to afford to study in the UK without the scholarship
  • - Must submit all supporting documentation by the CSC deadline

Who can apply

Talented candidates from eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries who want to complete a development-focused Master's degree in the UK.

Fields of study

All eligible development-related courses at UK universities

Application window

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Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Applications for Commonwealth Master's scholarships for the 2026/27 academic year are closed
Awards are for full-time taught Master's study at a UK university
Applicants normally apply through a nominating agency or approved route depending on country

How to apply

  1. 1Check the eligible countries and nominating routes on the CSC website
  2. 2Apply through the CSC online application system and the required nominating agency route
  3. 3Apply separately for admission to eligible UK university courses where required
  4. 4Upload all supporting documentation before the CSC deadline
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Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

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