Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship 2026/27 (Agency-Nominated) – Fully Funded UK Master’s Opportunity

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship 2026: Overview

The Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship (Agency-Nominated) is one of three Master’s programs offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC). Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the scholarship enables talented individuals from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries to pursue fully funded Master’s studies at UK universities.

The program focuses on sustainable development, leadership, and international collaboration, empowering recipients to return home as leaders, innovators, and changemakers.

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship 2026: Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be a citizen, refugee, or British Protected Person from an eligible Commonwealth country.

• Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.

• Be ready to begin studies in the UK by September/October 2026.

• Hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1), or a lower second-class degree plus a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s).

• Be unable to afford UK study without the scholarship.

• Submit all required documents in the correct format.

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship 2026: Benefits

The scholarship provides full financial support, including:

• Approved tuition fees.

• Living allowance (stipend).

• Airfare to and from the UK.

• Additional allowances (thesis, study travel, warm clothing, etc.).

• Support for special needs or disability-related expenses (where applicable).

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship 2026: Fellowship/Program Components

• Full-time, taught a Master’s degree at a participating UK university.

• Professional and academic networking opportunities across the Commonwealth.

• Leadership, innovation, and sustainable development skills development.

Application Requirements

Applicants must:

• Apply via the CSC Central application system (applications outside this platform will not be accepted).

• Submit applications to a nominating agency (mainly national agencies or approved NGOs/charities).

• Provide:

  • Proof of citizenship/refugee status.

  • Transcripts and certificates.

  • References.

  • Personal statement (with development impact focus).

Important: Each nominator may have different eligibility rules, processes, and deadlines.

Selection Criteria

Applications are assessed based on:

• Academic merit.

• Quality of study plan.

• Potential developmental impact on the applicant’s home country.

A nomination does not guarantee selection; final awards are made by the CSC.

Application Process & Timeline

1. Apply through the CSC Central system (opens 2 September 2025).

2. Submit required documents and references.

3. Apply separately to a nominating agency (national or NGO/charitable body).

4. Nominators will forward selected candidates to CSC by December 2025.

5. Final results announced by July 2026.

6. Scholarship holders begin their studies in September/October 2026.

Key Dates

• Applications open: 2 September 2025

• Nominations submitted by: December 2025

• Outcome notification: July 2026

• Studies start: September 2026

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship 2026