Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme UK (Fully Funded)

The fact remains that studying in the UK is everybody’s dream. This is because the country has a whopping number of world-renowned top-rated universities and offers higher-quality education that is highly regarded around the world. The UK also keeps offering plenty of scholarship opportunities to not only international students but also its domestic students. Currently, the applications are open for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme. The best part about this scholarship scheme is that it is a fully funded scholarship. The application window is open for the academic year 2026-27. The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship is jointly funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) and participating UK universities so that international (eligible) students may pursue a one-year Masters degree program in the UK at eligible participating universities. Let’s find out the complete details ahead in this post.

Information Regarding the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme

Since it is a fully funded scholarship scheme to study a master’s degree in the UK, all expenses will be covered by the CSC and the UK universities. The purpose of the programme is to contribute to the development needs of Commonwealth countries by providing training for qualified and skilled professionals and academics who would not otherwise have been able to complete a degree in the United Kingdom.

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The ideal candidates for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme are high-quality postgraduate students from least developed and middle-income countries who have not studied for a year or more in a high-income country before, and who cannot afford their studies in England (United Kingdom), and who possess the potential to increase the development of their respective home countries with the leadership skills and knowledge they acquire.

Approved Courses and Participating Countries

Under the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2026, candidates have to apply to study an approved master’s degree at an approved participating university in the UK. Check out the details as under:

Full list of approved courses

Complete details of all participating UK universities

Note: Applicants can apply for more than one course and to more than one UK university, but they can only accept one offer (scholarship).

Eligible Countries Under Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2026

Those who are interested must be aware that only applicants from the following eligible countries can apply for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship.

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

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Eligibility Criteria for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme

If interested applicants would like to be considered for these scholarships, they must:

Be a permanent resident of the above-mentioned eligible countries
Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country
Be available to begin their academic studies in England (the United Kingdom) by the beginning of the UK academic year in September 2026
Hold a first degree of a minimum of upper second class (2:1) honors standard, or lower second-class degree, and a related postgraduate degree (qualification), usually a master’s degree, by September 2026
Not have worked or studied for more than one (academic) year or more in a high-income country
Be in a position to not afford to study in the UK without the help of a scholarship
Have provided all of their supporting documentation in the required format

Note: As far as the age limit is concerned, there is no such requirement for CSC applications. Therefore, candidates are hereby advised to confirm with their respective employers any age restrictions on leave entitlement they might have in place.

Financial Coverage

Successful candidates will receive the following coverage:

Airfare (round-trip tickets)
Coverage for full tuition fees (successful candidates’ full fees will be covered by an agreement inked between the CSC and the UK university)
A monthly stipend will be provided for living expenses at the rate of £1,452 per month, or £1,781 per month for those candidates at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at current levels) – to be paid and funded by the university
Allowance for warm clothing
The thesis grant will be offered towards the expenses of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where applicable, funded by the CSC and paid by the university
Study-related travel funds
There will be a contribution towards mandatory tuberculosis (TB) test costs, where required for the candidate’s visa application (candidates are advised to supply receipts)
Child allowance will be offered if a recipient has kids and is widowed, a single parent, or divorced. £622 per month for child allowance for the first child, and £154 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16 will be provided. These allowances will be provided if the children are residing with the scholars (recipients) at the same address in the UK

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Supporting Documents

The candidates are required to provide proof that they are citizens or have refugee status in an eligible commonwealth country
They should provide proof of their identity, which is a valid passport (or national identity card) showing their photo, country of citizenship, and date of birth
Their full transcripts, which detail all of their higher studies qualifications

Deadline for Applications

The last submission date for applications is 9^th December 2025.

How to Apply for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme

By using the CSC Central application system, interested and eligible applicants can submit their applications. Applications or any documents submitted in other ways will not be accepted. Only online applications via the official platform are accepted.

Visit the official Call to Apply for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

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