Commonwealth Master's Scholarships 2027/28
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) · United Kingdom
Overview
Full-time taught Master's study at a UK university beginning in September/October 2027, for candidates from eligible low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries. Runs on the same cycle and application system as the PhD scholarships.
Eligibility
Malawi qualifies as a low-income Commonwealth country. The applicant must be a Malawian citizen or permanent resident, hold at least an upper second-class first degree, and be unable to afford UK study unaided.
What is funded
Approved tuition fees, living stipend, return economy airfare, thesis grant, arrival and warm-clothing allowances.
What is not funded
Distance-learning Master's (funded under a separate CSC scheme), part-time study, and second Master's degrees for candidates who already hold a UK-funded postgraduate award.
How to apply
Apply through CSC Central via a recognised nominating body, with a parallel application for a place on a participating UK Master's programme.
Timeline
Applications open: 8 September 2026 | Close: 20 October 2026, 16:00 BST | Outcomes: by July 2027 | Study begins: September/October 2027