The Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2027 provide talented students from eligible low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries with an opportunity to pursue a fully funded taught master’s degree in the United Kingdom.

The scholarships are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and administered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC).

The programme supports candidates who demonstrate strong academic ability, leadership potential and a commitment to contributing to the sustainable development of their home countries.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful scholars generally receive:

  • Full tuition fees

  • Approved return airfare to the UK

  • Monthly living allowance

  • Warm clothing allowance, where applicable

  • Study-related travel support, where applicable

  • Initial arrival allowance

  • Additional allowances in certain circumstances

The scholarship is designed to cover major study and living costs in the UK.

Eligibility

Applicants should generally:

  • Be a citizen of, or have been granted refugee status by, an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person

  • Hold a first degree at an upper second-class (2:1) standard or equivalent before the scholarship starts

  • Demonstrate that they could not otherwise afford to study in the UK without the scholarship

  • Apply for an eligible full-time taught master’s programme at a participating UK university

  • Demonstrate how their proposed studies can contribute to development priorities in their home country

Applicants should check the official eligibility requirements and eligible-country list for the 2027 scholarship cycle.

Development Impact

A key part of the application is demonstrating how the proposed master’s programme will contribute to development in the applicant’s home country.

Applicants should explain:

  • The development challenge they intend to address

  • How their proposed studies will help address that challenge

  • How they will apply their knowledge and skills after completing their studies

How to Apply

Applicants normally apply through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s Electronic Application System (EAS).

Applicants may also need to apply separately for admission to their chosen UK university. Candidates should therefore start preparing early and carefully check both the scholarship and university admission requirements.

Company / Organization

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC)

Location

United Kingdom

Study Level

Master’s Degree

Funding

Fully Funded

Deadline

Check the official Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for the 2027 application deadline, as the closing date depends on the scholarship cycle and nominating route.

Important Note

Applicants should rely on the official Commonwealth Scholarship Commission information for the final eligibility requirements, participating universities, eligible countries and application deadlines.

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