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Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

Fully FundedMaster12 monthsCheck official site

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are fully funded Master's awards jointly supported by the CSC and UK universities, for candidates who could not otherwise afford UK study and whose course aligns with development themes.

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
Eligible courses under CSC development themes
Open to: Eligible Commonwealth countries
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

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 low or middle income Commonwealth country
  • - Permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
  • - Unable to afford UK study without the scholarship
  • - Apply to an eligible participating Master's course
  • - Meet the university course admission requirements
  • - Must submit all supporting documentation by the CSC and university deadlines

Who can apply

Applicants from eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries applying to CSC-approved Master's courses at participating UK universities.

Fields of study

Eligible courses under CSC development themes

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 Shared Scholarships for the 2026/27 academic year are closed
Scholarships are tied to eligible courses at participating UK universities
Eligible courses are grouped under CSC development themes

How to apply

  1. 1Review the CSC eligible courses list for the current cycle
  2. 2Apply to a participating UK university course
  3. 3Submit the CSC Shared Scholarship application through the CSC system
  4. 4Follow any university-specific scholarship instructions and deadlines
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Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK / UK Universities

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK / UK Universities

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