Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2027-28

About This Scholarship

The Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are jointly funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and participating UK universities. These scholarships are aimed at students from least developed and lower middle-income Commonwealth countries who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK. Around 150 scholarships are awarded annually for one-year taught Master's programs. The program emphasizes development impact and expects scholars to return home and apply their learning to benefit their communities.

Benefits

• Full tuition fees at a participating UK university
• Monthly living allowance (stipend) for the duration of the program
• Return economy airfare to the UK
• Warm clothing allowance where applicable
• Study travel grant for academic-related travel within the UK
• Thesis or dissertation grant where applicable

Eligible Programs