Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
A UK government and university-funded scholarship route for selected one-year taught master’s courses with development impact.
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About Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
A UK government and university-funded scholarship route for selected one-year taught master’s courses with development impact.
Funding & benefits
The published 2027–28 guidance lists approved tuition, return airfare, a monthly living allowance, and specified study-related support. Benefits and eligible courses are confirmed for each cycle.
Eligibility & requirements
Applicants must be citizens or eligible refugees of an eligible Commonwealth country, normally reside there, meet the degree standard, demonstrate financial need and satisfy the conditions in the current CSC notice. The award is for approved taught master’s courses, not undergraduate or PhD study.
Application dates & availability
2027–28 application window scheduledCycle / route: Study beginning September/October 2027
For 2027–28, applications open 10 November 2026 and close at 16:00 GMT on 8 December 2026. Confirm the course list and dates on the official CSC page before applying.
Documents to prepare
Prepare the complete CSC application and supporting documents in the required format. Also meet the participating university’s separate admission requirements.
How to apply
Apply through CSC Central during the advertised window and apply separately to an approved course at a participating UK university. The university makes the initial selection and the CSC confirms awards.
Official sources
Use the provider’s current notice before submitting an official application.
Related universities
Participating institutions depend on the award and application cycle. Confirm them in the official guidance.
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