United Kingdom · Participating UK universities
About this opportunity
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are jointly funded by the FCDO and UK universities. Choose an approved course at a participating university, apply for admission, then apply through the CSC online system; universities nominate candidates to the CSC (in March in the last cycle).
You need a 2:1 first degree (or 2:2 plus a relevant postgraduate qualification), must be a citizen and resident of an eligible Commonwealth country, and must not have studied or worked a year or more in a high-income country.
Who can apply
Citizens/residents of eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries who cannot afford UK study, with a 2:1 degree.
- Eligible nationalities
- Commonwealth countries
- Study level
- Master's
What the funding covers
£1,452–£1,781 per month
Return airfare, full tuition, stipend £1,452/month (£1,781 in London), warm clothing, thesis and study travel grants.
- Tuition Covered
- Stipend or salary Covered
- Travel Covered
- Accommodation Not stated — check the official page
- Health insurance Not stated — check the official page
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.
- Valid passport
- Transcripts and degree or school-leaving certificates (with certified English translations if needed)
- CV
- Statement of purpose, motivation letter or study plan
- Recommendation letters (usually two)
- English test score (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) or waiver evidence
- Tests
- Not stated — check the official page
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
- Pick an approved course at a participating UK university.
- Apply for admission and meet the university deadline.
- Submit the CSC online application.
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Program dates
- Duration
- 1 year
Quick answers
Who can apply for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships?
Open to: Commonwealth countries. Level: Master's. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is Commonwealth Shared Scholarships fully funded?
Funding type: Fully funded, Stipend, Tuition waiver. Amount: £1,452–£1,781 per month. Covers: tuition, stipend or salary, travel.
What is the deadline for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships?
The next deadline has not been announced yet. This program runs every year — save it to get an alert when we add the new date. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does Commonwealth Shared Scholarships require IELTS or another test?
Our record does not state a test requirement — check the official page and your chosen university.
How do I apply for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships?
Pick an approved course at a participating UK university. Apply only on the official website (cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
Is there an application fee?
No fee is stated in our record. ScholarsChapter never charges a fee, and no agent can sell you a place.
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- Official source
- cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk
- Last checked
- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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