COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS 2027/28

COMMONWEALTH MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS 2027/28

Applications are now open for the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships for the 2027/28 academic year.

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK provides scholarships under the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan to support talented individuals from eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries to pursue full-time taught Master’s study at a UK university.

The scholarships are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and are designed for talented and motivated candidates who would otherwise be unable to afford postgraduate study in the United Kingdom.

ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are intended for candidates from eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries.

Successful scholars will undertake full-time taught Master’s study at a UK university beginning in September or October 2027.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applications for the 2027/28 academic year are submitted through CSC Central.

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission does not accept applications or supporting documents submitted outside CSC Central.

Applicants must also apply to a participating nominator. There are two types of nominators:

1. National nominating agencies, which provide the main application route
2. Selected non-governmental organisations and charitable bodies

Applicants should note that the CSC does not accept direct applications for these scholarships.

Each nominator manages its own selection process and may have additional eligibility requirements or an earlier deadline. Applicants should therefore check the requirements and deadlines of their chosen nominator.

Nominators are expected to submit their selected candidates to the CSC by December 2026.

KEY DATES

Application deadline: 20 October 2026 at 16:00 BST

Study commencement: September/October 2027

Expected nomination period: By December 2026

Expected scholarship outcome: July 2027

APPLICATION TIPS

Applicants are advised to prepare their responses before entering them into the online application system.

A template application form and guidance document are available to assist candidates.

The application system uses two-factor authentication and applicants will need access to a smartphone or a second email account.

Applicants should use the save function regularly to prevent loss of information.

Refreshing the browser can cause unsaved information to be lost.

Applications cannot be edited after submission.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications early because the system may become very busy close to the deadline.

Applicants should also keep their application reference number and passcode safe, as these are required to access saved or submitted applications.

SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION

Participating nominators put forward an agreed number of candidates to the CSC for consideration.

Being nominated does not guarantee that a candidate will receive a scholarship.

Applicants should monitor their email accounts, including spam and junk folders, as scholarship decisions are expected to be communicated by July 2027.

PHARMACY, PUBLIC HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, EDUCATION, ENGINEERING, AGRICULTURE, TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER FIELDS

Applicants interested in pursuing postgraduate study in the UK should carefully review the eligible courses, nominator requirements and application guidance before applying.

MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

APPLY FOR COMMONWEALTH MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS

COMMONWEALTH PHD SCHOLARSHIPS

Applicants interested in the PhD route can review the Commonwealth PhD Scholarships for Least Developed Countries and Vulnerable States.

VIEW COMMONWEALTH PHD SCHOLARSHIPS

DEADLINE: 20 OCTOBER 2026

Applicants are advised to begin their applications early and confirm the specific requirements and closing date set by their nominating agency.