The Kings College Commonwealth Shared Scholarships UK 2026

Published: November 11, 2026;Updated: November 11, 2026;5 min read;By Scholars World

The Kings College London (KCL) has opened applications for the fully funded 2027 Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Scheme (CSSS).

The Kings College Commonwealth Shared Scholarship is for students from eligible low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries to study approved master’s programmes at King’s College London.

The scholarship is a fully funded opportunity that covers airfare, full tuition fees, study and clothing grants, and provides a £2,000 monthly stipend to study at King’s College London.

Selected candidates will pursue on-campus full-time Master’s degrees in Global Mental Health, Clinical Research, and Palliative Care.

Applications for the competition are open from now until January 13, 2027. In this post, we will provide you with the details, the requirements, and the application procedure on how to submit your application successfully.

2027 KCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme Abstract & Quick Facts

Scholarship Host: King’s College London & Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
Category: Masters Scholarships
Benefits: Full Scholarship • Tuition • Living Stipend • Travel Costs • Study Grant • Child Allowance
Eligibility: Students from Low-and-Middle-Income Countries
Deadline: January 13, 2027

About the Kings College Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)

The Kings College Commonwealth Shared Scholarship offers awards for students from eligible low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries to study approved master’s programmes at King’s College London (KCL).

King’s College London is proud to offer Commonwealth Shared Scholarships in partnership with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC).

These awards are jointly funded by King’s and the CSC to support talented students from eligible Commonwealth countries who would not otherwise be able to study in the UK.

Kings College Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)

The Kings College Commonwealth Shared Scholarship will cover;

Approved airfare from the Scholar’s home country to the UK and return at the end of the award
Approved tuition fees
Stipend (living allowance)
Thesis grant
Study travel grant
Contribution towards the cost of a mandatory tuberculosis (TB) test
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

KCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme 2027 Requirements

To be considered for the 2027 KCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme, 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) 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 by the given deadlines (see ‘Application Process’).

In addition, applicants must:

Meet the relevant entry requirements for their chosen degree programme and be sufficiently fluent in English to pursue the course.
Be willing to confirm that they will return to their home country once the period of study is complete.

Available Programs at KCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)

The 2027/28 Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Scheme (CSSS) awards at King’s College London are open to students applying for the following campus-based full-time Master’s programmes only:

Selection Process

Eligible applications will be reviewed by King’s College London, and King’s will nominate selected candidates to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) by no later than 09 March 2027.

The CSC will then consider and confirm whether the candidates meet the eligibility criteria for this scheme. Candidates should expect to receive a decision by July 2027.

Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:

Academic merit of the candidate
Quality of the plan of study
Potential impact on the development of the candidate’s home country

How To Apply for 2027 Kings College Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)

The step-by-step guide to apply for the 2027 Kings College Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) is as follows;

Confirm your eligibility. Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure you meet the scholarship requirements.
Click the green button below to go to the KCL CSSS Scholarship webpage.
First, apply to the CSC via the CSC’s online application system by the deadline of 16:00 (GMT) on 08 December 2026.
Submit a complete King's College London online admissions application for any of the following approved master’s programmes by the deadline of 13 January 2027;
Within the "Funding" screen of the King's admissions application, tick option 5 and add "CSSS2027" to the "award scheme code or name" field.
Applicants for master’s programmes at King’s College London are normally required to pay an admissions application fee; however, if you are applying for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) opportunity, you can have this fee waived.
To request a waiver of your admissions application fee, please complete the 'Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme Application Fee Waiver Form' by no later than 03 January 2027.
For general queries about the scholarship scheme, please contact: King's Doctoral College, King's College London (Email: [email protected]).

Application Deadline: January 13, 2027

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