The Commonwealth Scholarship in the UK is one of the most prestigious fully funded scholarship opportunities for international students. This scholarship is offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) and funded by the UK government.
This scholarship aims to support talented students from developing Commonwealth countries. The Commonwealth Scholarship is open to master’s and phd students who want to study in the UK.
Scholarship Overview
- Scholarship country: United Kingdom
- Funded By: UK Government (FCDO)
- Provided By: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
- Program: Master’s & PhD
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Degree Start: September 2026
Also apply for:
- Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2026 in Switzerland
- Australia Government Scholarship 2026 without IELTS
Financial Benefits
The Scholarship is a fully funded program, with benefits including:
- Covers full tuition fees (directly paid to universities)
- Round-trip airfare
- Monthly living allowance
- Warm clothing allowance
- Study travel grants
- Child allowance (for eligible candidates)
Types of Commonwealth Scholarships
According to the official CSC structure, the types of this program are :
- Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
- Commonwealth PhD Scholarships
- Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for this scholarship through the CSC portal, applicants must:
- Applicant must be from the list of commonwealth country.
- must have at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent).
- Submit academic transcripts and references.
For PhD applicants:
- previously not enrolled in a PhD program.
- Required a supporting statement from a UK supervisor
Check:
- Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) 2026 – Fully Funded
- Denmark Government Scholarships 2026 (+1000 Scholarships)
List of Commonwealth Countries
Africa
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Eswatini
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
- Togo
- Uganda
- United Republic of Tanzania
- Zambia
Asia
- Bangladesh
- Brunei
- India
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Pakistan
- Singapore
- Sri Lanka
Europe
- Cyprus
- Malta
- United Kingdom
Americas & Caribbean
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Canada
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Jamaica
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
Pacific
- Australia
- Fiji
- Kiribati
- Nauru
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents;
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of citizenship
- Two reference letters
- Study plan or research proposal
- Supervisor statement (for PhD only)
Application Process
The application is online. To apply for a scholarship, follow the steps below
- Apply through the CSC portal.
- Apply via a nominating agency (such as HEC in Pakistan).
- If required, to a UK university.
- Must upload the required documents.