Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme

About This Scholarship

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships fund full-time one-year Master's study at participating UK universities for students from eligible Commonwealth countries who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK. Costs are shared between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and UK universities, with around 180 awards expected for 2027/28. Awards cover tuition fees, return airfare and a monthly stipend of £1,712 (£2,000 in London), plus additional allowances.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be a citizen of or have refugee status from an eligible Commonwealth country and be permanently resident there; be able to begin studies in the UK by September 2027; hold at least an upper second class (2:1) first degree, or a lower second class degree plus a relevant postgraduate qualification; not have studied or worked for one academic year or more in a high-income country; be unable to afford UK study without the scholarship; submit all required supporting documents and apply for admission to an eligible Master's course plus a separate CSC Central application.

Eligible Countries

Fields of Study