Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme 2026-2027

To apply you need to meet these conditions: Citizenship & Residency: Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, and be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country. Academic Start: Be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2024. Academic Qualifications: By September 2024, hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree). Prior International Experience: Not have studied or worked for more than one (academic) year or more in a high-income country. Financial Need: Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship. Documentation: Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format. Equal Opportunity & Inclusion: The CSC aims to identify talented individuals who have the potential to make change. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants. For further information on the support available to scholars who share that they have a disability, see the CSC disability support statement. Age Limit: There is no age limit for CSC applications. Applicants are advised to confirm with their employers any age restrictions on leave entitlement they may have in place.

Apply in 3 steps: Check Status & Deadline: Applications for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year are now open. The closing date for applications is Thursday 12 December at 16:00 GMT.; Confirm Study Timeline: Note that the scholarships are for study in the UK beginning in September/October 2025.; Refer to Official Guidelines: For more details and the full application process, please refer to the official application portal..

This scholarship is open to postgraduate students and is run by Commonwealth Shared.