COMMONWEALTH MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS 2027/28
COMMONWEALTH MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS 2027/28
Funding Body: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
Administered By: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC)
Overview
Applications are officially open for the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships for the 2027/28 Academic Year. Designed for talented, high-motive individuals from eligible low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries, this program funds full-time taught Master’s study at participating UK universities. It targets exceptional candidates who would otherwise be financially unable to pursue postgraduate education in the United Kingdom.
Key Program Details
Detail Information
Degree Level Full-time Taught Master’s
Location Participating Universities in the United Kingdom
Target Audience Citizens/permanently resident scholars of eligible low & middle-income Commonwealth nations
Study Fields Pharmacy, Public Health, Development Studies, Education, Engineering, Agriculture, Technology, and other supported academic tracks
Application Platform CSC Central (Direct submissions to the CSC are not accepted)
Critical Dates & Timeline
Official CSC Application Deadline: October 20, 2026 at 16:00 BST
Nominations Submitted to CSC: By December 2026
Outcome Announcement: July 2027
Program Commencement: September / October 2027
Application Process & Requirements
Dual-Route Application: Candidates must submit an online application via CSC Central and apply through an official nominating body. Direct applications to the CSC will be disqualified.
Select a Nominator: Applications must route through one of two official entities:
National Nominating Agencies (Main application route)
Selected NGOs and Charitable Organizations
Verify Local Deadlines: Each nominator conducts an independent selection process and may impose earlier deadlines or additional criteria. Check with your chosen nominating body immediately.
Essential Application Guidance
Prepare Offline: Review the official template application form and guidance document; draft answers off-system before inputting.
Security & Access: CSC Central utilizes two-factor authentication (2FA). Ensure active access to a smartphone or secondary email account. Save your reference number and passcode.
Technical Best Practices: Save progress frequently. Do not refresh your browser window while editing, as unsaved data will be lost.
Submission Notice: Applications cannot be altered after final submission. Apply well ahead of the deadline to avoid platform traffic delays.
Additional Opportunities
Commonwealth PhD Track: Candidates seeking doctoral funding can review the Commonwealth PhD Scholarships for Least Developed Countries and Vulnerable States.
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