Academia · Fully Funded

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

Days leftClosedDecember 9, 2025

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The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship supports talented students from eligible low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to afford postgraduate study in the UK. It funds selected one-year taught Master's programmes at participating UK universities in subjects that contribute to sustainable development.

Requirements checklist

  1. 01

    Be a citizen of or have refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country.

  2. 02

    Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.

  3. 03

    Hold at least an upper second-class (2:1) bachelor's degree, or a lower second-class degree with a relevant postgraduate qualification.

  4. 04

    Be unable to afford to study in the UK without the scholarship.

  5. 05

    Apply for an eligible Master's programme at a participating UK university.

  6. 06

    Submit the scholarship application through the CSC online system when the call opens