Fully Funded 2026/2027 Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) offers fully funded Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study in the United Kingdom. These scholarships are intended to assist individuals from developing Commonwealth countries who are interested in pursuing postgraduate research or study that will benefit their home nations. The awards are designed to support the development of these countries by providing opportunities for advanced education and training.

Title: Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries 2026-2027

Provider:UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
Host country:United Kingdom
Study level:Master’s, PhD
Funding:Fully funded: Covers airfare, tuition and examination fees, monthly stipend (£1,378 or £1,690 in London), study travel grant, and warm clothing allowance.
Who can apply:Citizens or refugees from eligible developing Commonwealth countries who are permanently resident there and hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard.
Fields of study:Any eligible Master’s or PhD programme at a UK University

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What it covers

Airfare to and from the United Kingdom
Tuition and examination fees
Monthly stipend (£1,378 per month, or £1,690 per month for universities in the London metropolitan area)
Study travel grant
Warm clothing allowance

Who can apply

Citizens of or refugees from eligible developing Commonwealth countries
Permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
Available to start studies in the UK by September 2027
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
Unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship

How to apply

Applications open on 8 September 2026 and close on 20 October 2026. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) does not accept direct applications. You must apply through a nominating body, such as a national nominating agency, a selected non-governmental organisation, or a selected university (for PhD candidates). Each nominating body has its own selection process and deadlines, so you must check with them for specific advice. All applications must be submitted via the CSC’s Electronic Application System (EAS) by 20 October 2026 at 16:00 BST.

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Application Closing Date: 20th October 2026