2027 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship in UK: Fully Funded

2027 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Abstract & Quick Facts

Scholarship Host: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC)
Host Country:  United Kingdom (UK) 
Benefits: Full Scholarship • £24,000 Stipend per year • Accommodation • Airfare Tickets
Eligibility: Students from 50+ Commonwealth Countries
Deadline: December 8, 2026

2027 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Details

In a bid to foster international development, the UK extends its hand through the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship, a fully funded initiative providing Master’s programs to postgraduate students from Least Developed and middle-income countries.

The 2026 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship is a testament to the commitment to address global development needs, offering training to skilled professionals and academics, contributing to sustainable development, and nurturing international partnerships.

The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship is part of the UK’s international development efforts, offering Master’s programs to postgraduate students from Least Developed and middle-income countries.

The program addresses development needs by providing training to skilled professionals and academics, contributing to sustainable development and fostering international partnerships.

2027 Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Benefits

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are jointly funded by the CSC and participating UK universities. Each scholarship provides:

• Approved airfare from the Scholar’s home country to the UK and return at the end of the award (the CSC will not reimburse the cost of fares for dependants, nor the cost of journeys made before the award is confirmed) – funded by the CSC.
• Approved tuition fees: full fees are covered by agreement between the CSC and the UK university, and scholars are not liable to pay for any part of the tuition fee.
• Stipend (living allowance) at the rate of £1,712 per month, or £2,000 per month for those at universities in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at current levels) – paid and funded by the university.
• Warm clothing allowance, where applicable – paid and funded by the university.
• Thesis grant towards the cost of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where applicable – paid by the university, funded by the CSC.
• Study travel grant towards the cost of study-related travel within the UK or overseas – paid by the university, funded by the CSC.
• Contribution towards the cost of a mandatory tuberculosis (TB) test, where required for a visa application (receipts must be supplied) – paid by the university, funded by the CSC.
• If a Scholar has children and is widowed, divorced, or a single parent, a child allowance of £622 per month for the first child, and £154 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, if their children are living with them at the same address in the UK.

If a Scholar shares that they have a disability, a full assessment of their needs and eligibility for additional financial support will be offered by the CSC.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Requirements

To be considered for the 2027 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship award, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

• 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 2027.
• By September 2027, hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honors standard or a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Not have studied or worked for more than one academic year 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.

Eligible Programmes for Chevening Scholarship

For the 2026/27 academic session, applicants for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship must apply to study an approved Master’s course at a participating UK university.

The full list of available courses can be found HERE

Required Documents for Commonwealth Scholarships

To complete your application, prepare the following documents in advance:

• a copy of a valid passport (or national ID card) showing a photograph, date of birth, and country of citizenship.
• Full transcripts detailing all higher education qualifications, including to-date transcripts for any courses currently being studied, with certified translations if not in English.
• 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.

How To Apply for 2027 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship in UK

The step-by-step guide to apply for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship in UK is as follows;

• Visit the official scholarship portal on the CSC’s online application system (Click the link below).
• Create Your Account: Register using a valid, active email and phone number.
• Choose and apply for an approved Master’s course at a participating UK university.
• Research and view details of all participating UK universities. While you can apply for more than one course and to more than one university, you can only accept one offer of a Shared Scholarship. Note that these scholarships are specifically for Master’s courses.
• Complete the Form. Fill in academic, personal, and institutional details accurately.
• Upload Required Documents: Attach all documents listed in the section above in the specified format.
• Submit your application by the deadline.
• After applications close, universities will nominate their chosen candidates to the CSC in March 2027. Ensure you follow the university’s specific advice during the admission process.

Application Deadline: December 8, 2026

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