The Commonwealth Master's Scholarships 2026

The Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2026 are fully funded scholarships offered by the UK government to international students from eligible Commonwealth countries. Here's a comprehensive overview ¹ ² ³:

 

Eligibility Criteria:

 

- Citizens or permanent residents of eligible Commonwealth countries

- Hold a first degree of at least upper second-class honors standard or a lower second-class degree with a relevant postgraduate qualification

- Unable to afford to study in the UK without the scholarship

- Available to start academic studies in the UK by September 2026

 

Benefits:

 

- Full tuition fees

- Monthly stipend of £1,452 or £1,781

- Return airfare to the home country

- Warm clothing allowance

- Study travel grant

- Child allowance for single parents (£622 for the first child and £154 for the second and third child under 16)

- Additional allowance for disabled persons

 

Application Process:

 

1. Check eligibility criteria and choose a nominating agency (National Nominating Agencies or Non-Governmental Organizations)

2. Prepare required documents (academic transcripts, references, personal statement, development impact statement)

3. Apply online through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) online application system

4. Ensure referees submit reference letters before the deadline

 

Important Dates:

 

- Application deadline: October 14, 2025 (16:00 GMT)

- Agency nominations: by December 2025

- Scholarship results: July 2026

- Academic session: September/October 2026

 

Eligible Countries:

 

Some of the eligible countries include:

- Bangladesh

- Belize

- Botswana

- Cameroon

- Dominica

- Eswatini

- Fiji

- Ghana

- India

- Jamaica

- Kenya

- Pakistan

- Rwanda

- Sierra Leone

- Solomon Islands

- Sri Lanka

- Tanzania

- Uganda

- Zambia

 

Eligibility Criteria of the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2026-27: An applicant must be a native or a refugee of eligible Commonwealth countries. An applicant must be a permanent resident of eligible Commonwealth countries. An applicant must be available for study in the UK by the beginning of the UK academic calendar, i.e., September 2026. An applicant must have provided all the necessary documents in the required format. Be financially unable to pursue studies in the UK without this scholarship. For more information about the eligibility criteria, visit the official website.