Fully Funded: UK Commonwealth Scholarship 2025/2026

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the UK offers the prestigious agency-nominated Master’s programme, one of three Master’s scholarships designed to foster international development and leadership. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), this scholarship enables exceptional individuals from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries to pursue a full-time Master’s degree at a UK university.

The scholarship aims to support those who cannot afford to study in the UK while fostering future leaders who will contribute to sustainable development in their home countries.

Overview of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC)

The CSC administers the UK government’s scholarship scheme, aligning with international development goals and the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP). The programme demonstrates the UK's commitment to the Commonwealth by nurturing talent and leadership potential among individuals from diverse backgrounds. By supporting students to become innovators and change-makers upon returning to their home countries, the CSC bridges sustainable development and international collaboration.

Degree Level

Masters level programs at UK Universities.

Available Subjects

Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Benefits

The Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are designed to provide talented individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for sustainable development. The scholarships cover:

• Airfare: Return airfare from the scholar’s home country to the UK.
• Tuition Fees: Full coverage of tuition fees, agreed upon between the CSC and the UK university.
• Stipend: A monthly living allowance of £1,378, or £1,690 for those studying in London.
• Additional Allowances: Warm clothing allowance, study travel grant, and child allowance for single parents.
• Disability Support: A full assessment for additional financial support if required.

Eligible Nationalities

This scholarship is open to international students from

1. Bangladesh
2. Belize
3. Botswana
4. Cameroon
5. Dominica
6. Eswatini
7. Fiji
8. Gabon
9. The Gambia
10. Ghana
11. Grenada
12. Guyana
13. India
14. Jamaica
15. Kenya
16. Kiribati
17. Lesotho
18. Malawi
19. Malaysia
20. Maldives
21. Mauritius
22. Montserrat
23. Mozambique
24. Namibia
25. Nauru
26. Nigeria
27. Pakistan
28. Papua New Guinea
29. Rwanda
30. Saint Helena
31. Saint Lucia
32. Saint Vincent and The Grenadines
33. Samoa
34. Sierra Leone
35. Solomon Islands
36. South Africa
37. Sri Lanka
38. Tanzania
39. Togo
40. Tonga
41. Tuvalu
42. Uganda
43. Vanuatu
44. Zambia

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a citizen or have refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country.
• Be a permanent resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
• Be available to start studies in the UK in September 2025.
• Hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard or a lower second-class degree with a relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Demonstrate financial need and inability to afford UK study without the scholarship.
• Disabled applicants who do not meet the academic requirements but can demonstrate their potential for international development may receive a contextualised nomination through the Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum nominator.