Scholarship

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme 2026/2027

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Description

Applications are open for theCommonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme 2026/2027. The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship programme is one of three Master’s programmes offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth. By attracting individuals with outstanding talent and identifiable potential from all backgrounds and supporting them to become leaders and innovators on returning to their home countries, the CSC’s work combines sustainable development with the UK national interest and provides opportunities for international partnerships and collaboration.

Eligibility

To be considered for these scholarships, candidates must: • Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country. • Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country. • Be available to start academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September 2026. • By September 2026, 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 (usually a Master’s degree). • Not have studied or worked for more than one (academic) year or more in a high income country • Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship. • Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format. In the application form, applicants are asked to: • List all undergraduate and postgraduate university qualifications obtained. • List up to 10 publications and prizes. • Provide details of employment history and explain how the experience gained supports and is relevant to the programme to be undertaken in the UK. • List names and positions of three referees who are qualified to comment on both their capacity to benefit from the proposed Scholarship in the UK and their ability to deliver development impact afterwards. One of the referees must be a current employer (if applicable). • Provide a Development Impact statement in four parts. Applications for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for the 2026/27 academic year open at 16:30 GMT on Wednesday 12 November 2025. The scholarships are for study in the UK beginning in September/October 2026. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 9 December at 16:00 GMT.