Scholarship Description: Degree Level, Eligibility, Subjects and Financial Coverage
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the UK offers the prestigious agency-nominated Master’s programme, one of three Master’s scholarships designed to foster international development and leadership. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), this scholarship enables exceptional individuals from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries to pursue a full-time Master’s degree at a UK university.
The scholarship aims to support those who cannot afford to study in the UK while fostering future leaders who will contribute to sustainable development in their home countries.
Overview of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC)
The CSC administers the UK government’s scholarship scheme, aligning with international development goals and the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP). The programme demonstrates the UK's commitment to the Commonwealth by nurturing talent and leadership potential among individuals from diverse backgrounds. By supporting students to become innovators and change-makers upon returning to their home countries, the CSC bridges sustainable development and international collaboration.
Degree Level
Masters level programs at UK Universities.
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Available Subjects
Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
- All Subjects
Benefits
The Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are designed to provide talented individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for sustainable development. The scholarships cover:
- Airfare: Return airfare from the scholar’s home country to the UK.
- Tuition Fees: Full coverage of tuition fees, agreed upon between the CSC and the UK university.
- Stipend: A monthly living allowance of £1,378, or £1,690 for those studying in London.
- Additional Allowances: Warm clothing allowance, study travel grant, and child allowance for single parents.
- Disability Support: A full assessment for additional financial support if required.
Eligible Nationalities
This scholarship is open to international students from
- Bangladesh
- Belize
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Dominica
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Gabon
- The Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guyana
- India
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Montserrat
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Rwanda
- Saint Helena
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and The Grenadines
- Samoa
- Sierra Leone
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Vanuatu
- Zambia
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen or have refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Be a permanent resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Be available to start studies in the UK in September 2025.
- Hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard or a lower second-class degree with a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Demonstrate financial need and inability to afford UK study without the scholarship.
- Disabled applicants who do not meet the academic requirements but can demonstrate their potential for international development may receive a contextualised nomination through the Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum nominator.