Primary Sponsor: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
Postgraduate students (Master's, PhD), distance learners, and mid-career professionals from Commonwealth countries.
Fully Funded: Full tuition fees, monthly stipend (with London premium), return airfare, arrival/thesis allowances, and comprehensive disability support.
| Program | Award Type | Application Route |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Master's Scholarships | 1-Year Taught Master's | National Nominating Agencies / NGOs |
| Commonwealth PhD Scholarships | 3-Year Doctoral Research | National Nominating Agencies / Home Universities |
| Commonwealth Shared Scholarships | Cost-shared Master's | Directly via participating UK Universities |
| Distance Learning Scholarships | UK Master's from Home Country | Directly via participating UK Universities |
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) · United Kingdom
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.
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) · United Kingdom
Full-time PhD study at a UK university beginning in September/October 2027, reserved for candidates from Commonwealth least developed countries and vulnerable states as classified by the OECD DAC. The award is made to the individual, not the home institution, and covers the whole cost of UK doctoral study.
