The Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2027/28, administered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), offer citizens of eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries the opportunity to pursue a fully funded, full-time taught Master’s degree at a UK university. With a deadline of just 20 October 2026, this is an urgent opportunity for eligible applicants.
Key Details
- Award covers: Full tuition fees; monthly living allowance; return economy airfare; study travel grant; possible family allowances for scholars with children
- Duration: Full duration of a taught Master’s programme (typically 1 year in the UK)
- Eligible countries: Citizens of eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries (check the official CSC website for the full country list)
- Academic requirement: A first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours by September 2027; or a lower second-class degree plus a relevant postgraduate qualification
- Key condition: Must be unable to afford UK study without this scholarship
- Development focus: Must demonstrate how the chosen UK course will contribute to development in the home country
- Application route: Via an approved nominating body in your home country (direct applications to CSC are NOT accepted)
- Deadline: 16:00 BST, 20 October 2026 (note: nominating bodies may have earlier internal deadlines)
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through an approved nominating agency in your home country via the CSC’s online system (CSC Central). You can list up to three UK universities and are encouraged to apply for university admission separately. A university offer is not required at the time of CSC application. Contact your country’s nominating body now, as internal deadlines may be earlier than 20 October 2026.
Apply via the official Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website →
Always verify deadlines and details on the official Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website and your national nominating body before applying.