Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship programme is a Master's scheme run by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK, offering scholarships to high-quality postgraduate students from eligible Commonwealth countries. It aims to develop skilled professionals and academics from least developed and middle-income countries who would not otherwise afford to study in the UK. Scholarships are for 12-month Master's courses at participating UK universities, with study beginning in September/October 2027. What you get • Full Master's degree scholarship at UK university • Award duration of 12 months • Tuition costs covered by scholarship • Living costs covered by participating university How to apply 1. Check if you are from an eligible Commonwealth country 2. Research approved Master's courses and participating UK universities 3. Apply for admission to your chosen course at the UK university 4. Complete the Shared Scholarships eligibility checklist 5. Register on CSC Central (the online application system) using two-factor authentication (requires smartphone or second email account) 6. Prepare answers outside the system and enter them into the application form 7. Upload required supporting documents: passport/ID, transcripts, and references 8. Complete the application form including university qualifications, publications, employment history, referee details, and a detailed Development Impact statement 9. Provide personal statement, career plans, and plan of study 10. Submit application by the deadline 11. Universities select candidates in March 2027, who are then approved by the CSC

• Citizen of or have refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country • Permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country • Available to start studies by September 2027 • Hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or lower second-class degree plus relevant postgraduate qualification • Have not studied or worked more than one academic year in a high-income country • Unable to afford to study in the UK without the scholarship • Valid passport or national ID card showing photograph, date of birth, and citizenship • Full transcripts of all higher education qualifications with certified English translations if needed • References from at least two individuals in PDF format, signed and on institutional letterhead or with clear sender details • No age limit