Commonwealth Master's Scholarships

You do a Master's degree in the UK with your tuition fees paid, a return flight and a monthly allowance. The scholarship is for students from Commonwealth countries who cannot afford these studies.

What the scholarship pays

• Tuition fees
• Monthly stipend
• Return flight

Amount: £1,712 per month, £2,000 per month in the London area

Who can apply

Bangladesh, Botswana, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and other Commonwealth countries (list on the page). Check the exact list of countries on the official page.

• Be a citizen and resident of an eligible Commonwealth country
• Have a first degree with at least a 2:1 (or equivalent) before September 2027
• Be unable to pay for studies in the UK without the scholarship
• No scholarship for an MBA or a research Master's
• Apply through a national nominating agency, not directly

How to apply

1. Check that your country is on the list and find your nominating agency
2. Create your account and submit the file on the CSC Central online system
3. Also apply to your nominating agency, with transcripts and two reference letters
4. Results are expected in July 2027

Open the official page

Checked on the official page on 15 October 2026. If something has changed, the official page is the reference.