Commonwealth Scholarships 2027/28: Fully Funded

The Commonwealth Master's Scholarships 2027/28 are prestigious scholarships funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for talented students from eligible low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries. The programme supports Master's degree study at recognised UK universities, with scholars expected to contribute to sustainable development in their home countries after graduation. The funding covers tuition fees, return airfare, monthly living allowance, study travel, and additional support for eligible single parents. What you get • Full tuition fees covered • Approved return airfare between home country and United Kingdom • Monthly living allowance (stipend) to support living expenses • Higher monthly allowance for scholars studying at universities in the London metropolitan area • Study travel support for eligible study-related travel within the UK or overseas • Additional child allowances for eligible single parents, widowed, or divorced scholars How to apply 1. Check whether your country is eligible 2. Review the complete eligibility requirements 3. Prepare your academic and supporting documents 4. Identify suitable Master's programmes 5. Prepare strong references 6. Clearly explain your expected development impact 7. Visit the official scholarship application platform and follow the application instructions 8. Submit your application before the deadline

• Be a citizen of an eligible Commonwealth country, have refugee status in one, or meet the nationality requirements of an eligible Commonwealth country • Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country • Be available to begin academic studies in the UK by September 2027 • Hold required academic qualifications by September 2027 • Have a first degree equivalent to at least an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree or meet alternative academic qualification requirements • Demonstrate inability to afford to study in the UK without financial support • Submit all required supporting documents in the appropriate format • Provide information on undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications • Provide information on academic achievements, awards, publications, and prizes • Provide information on employment and professional experience • Provide information on how previous experience relates to the proposed programme of study • Provide the names of referees who can support the application • Provide a detailed statement explaining the expected development impact of the scholarship