UCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2027 in UK (University College London)

Published: November 13, 2026;Updated: November 13, 2026;4 min read;By Scholars World

The Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are still ongoing, and University College London has called for applications.

As one of the partner universities for Commonwealth scholarships, the University College London (UCL) is inviting applications for the 2026 Shared Scholarships.

The UCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarships offer fully funded opportunities for candidates to pursue master’s degrees in engineering, science, economics, health, entrepreneurship, and education.

For selected candidates, the 2027 scholarship covers tuition fees, a £24,000 annual allowance, and economy air travel to and from the UK at the beginning and end of the scholar’s degree programme.

Applications for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are open from now until December 8, 2026. In this post, we will provide you with the details, the requirements, and the application procedure on how to submit your application successfully.

UCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2026 Abstract & Quick Facts

Scholarship Host: University College London (UCL)
Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
Category: Masters Scholarships
Benefits: Full Scholarship • £24,000 Annual Stipend • Air Travel • Child Allowance
Eligibility: Students from 40+ Commonwealth Countries
Deadline: December 8, 2026

About the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2027

The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme is a joint initiative between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and UK universities to support students from developing Commonwealth countries.

The aim of the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) is to assist students from developing Commonwealth countries who are of excellent academic calibre but for financial reasons would not otherwise be able to afford to study in the United Kingdom.

The scheme allows them to benefit from postgraduate study at a university in the United Kingdom, which will help them to contribute to the development of their home countries.

UCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Benefits

The award will cover tuition fees, a £2,000 monthly maintenance allowance, economy air travel to and from the UK at the beginning and end of the scholar’s degree programme, plus additional discretionary allowances.
Awards are normally tenable for one year only.

Requirements for 2027 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship at UCL

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

be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British Protected Person;
be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country;
be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2027;
by September 2027, hold a first degree of either first or upper second class (2:1) classification, or lower second class (2:2) classification plus a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree). If you are applying for a second UK Master’s degree, you will need to provide justification as to why you wish to undertake this study;
not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a high-income country;
be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship;
have applied for admission to UCL for one of the eligible programmes below:

Eligible Programmes for 2027 UCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geomatic Engineering
MSc Engineering for International Development

Development Planning Unit (DPU)
MSc Building and Urban Design in Development

Division of Medicine
MSc Clinical Drug Development

Institute for Global Health
MSc Global Mental Health
MSc Health Economics and Decision Science

Institute for Global Prosperity
MSc Prosperity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

IOE – Department of Education, Practice and Society
MA Educational Planning, Economics and International Development

Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy
MPA Development Technology and Innovation Policy

How To Apply for 2027 UCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

The step-by-step guide to apply for the 2027 UCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship is as follows;

Confirm your eligibility. Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure you meet the requirements.
Apply for the scholarship via the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) portal, which will open for applications on 10 November.
In order to be considered for an award, the student must also have an active admission application (including references) with UCL by 1 February 2027.
Successful and reserve nominees selected by UCL can expect to be informed by email in mid-April.
Final award confirmation should be expected by July 2026 once the CSC completes its criteria checks.

Application Deadline: December 8, 2026

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