Commonwealth Scholarships

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) is responsible for managing the United Kingdom’s contribution to the CSFP. CSC awards over 800 scholarships and fellowships for postgraduate study and professional development to Commonwealth citizens each year.

Awards in the UK are funded in conjunction with UK Department for International Development, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), and the Department for Education (DFE), in universities.

Seven (7) Types of Awards by The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission

1.      Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study at a UK university

2.      Split -Site Scholarships for split-site PhD study at a UK university

3.      Shared Scholarships for Master’s study at selected UK universities

4.      Distance Learning Scholarships to study UK Master’s degree courses in your home country

5.      Rutherford Fellowships For highly skilled researchers from Commonwealth countries, for one or two years postdoctoral research at a UK university

6.      Medical Fellowships for doctors and dentists to spend time at a UK hospital

7.      Professional Fellowships for mid-career professionals to spend time at a UK host organization

Below is a list of the most recent Commonwealth scholarships. Feel free to click on any of the available scholarship opportunities on this page.

NOW OPEN: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2026 for Masters Students in Commonwealth Countries

Applications for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2026 are now open. Click on your preferred subject area below to apply: Application Deadline: 4th June 2025. Eligible Countries: Commonwealth countries About the Award: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships give talented students from anywhere in the Commonwealth the opportunity to gain a Master’s degree, while developing new skills, experiencing life in another country, … Read more

Commonwealth Is Offering The 2025/26 Distance Learning Master’s Scholarships For Young People From Developing Countries (Fully Funded)

Commonwealth Is Offering The 2025/26 Distance Learning Master’s Scholarships For Young People From Developing Countries (Fully Funded)

Are you an international student who wants to earn a UK Master’s degree from home with full funding? Then apply for the 2025 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships, cover tuition fees and offer flexible part-time study with top UK universities. Apply below:  When is the Application Deadline: The application deadline is  16:00 GMT on Tuesday, 20 … Read more

King’s College London Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025/2026 for Students from Developing Countries

Applications Are Open for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2025/2026 in the UK (Fully Funded)

3 awards are available for 2025/26 to support students from least developed and lower middle-income Commonwealth countries, for full-time study on selected Master’s programmes at King’s. Application Deadline: 12th December 2024 About the Award: Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are for candidates from least developed and lower middle-income Commonwealth countries, for full-time Master’s study on selected courses, … Read more

Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarship at University of Birmingham, UK 2025/2026

Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarship at University of Birmingham, UK 2025

The Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarship at the University of Birmingham, UK 2025/2026 offers joint funding for students from developing Commonwealth countries to study in the UK. Apply below:  When is the Application Deadline: The application deadline for the Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarship at the University of Birmingham, UK 2025/2026 is the 18th of … Read more

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UK Commonwealth Scholarships 2025 (Fully-Funded Masters & PhD) for Developing Countries

Application for UK Commonwealth Scholarship is now open for Masters and PhD students from developing Commonwealth countries to study in UK, funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID). This is different from the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship. Application Deadline: 18th October 2024 at 16:00 GMT. Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: Developing commonwealth countries Subject Areas: … Read more

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