Full Master's Degree

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2027

UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Award

Full

Awards

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Eligible

India

Deadline

Rolling

Overview

The Commonwealth Master's Scholarships 2027 are full funding awards offered by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office. They fund a Masters degree at universities in the UK, covering full tuition fees, approved airfare, a monthly living stipend and other benefits. The scheme supports candidates who cannot afford UK study and whose proposed course relates to one of six Commonwealth Scholarship Commission development themes. Applicants must be citizens of, or have refugee status in, an eligible Commonwealth country, be permanently resident there, and hold a first degree of at least Upper Second-Class honours by September 2027. The scholarship is open to selected nationals and can be used for full-time taught Masters courses at participating UK universities. Applications go through the CSC Central online system and an eligible nominating agency, with a CSC deadline of 16:00 BST on 20 October 2026.

Eligibility

Must be a citizen of, or have been granted refugee status by, an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
Must be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
Must be available to start academic studies in the UK in September/October 2027.
Must, by September 2027, hold a first degree of at least Upper Second-Class (2:1) honours standard, or a Lower Second-Class degree together with a relevant postgraduate qualification, usually a Master's degree.
Must demonstrate that they cannot afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
Must provide all required supporting documentation in the prescribed format.
Must apply for an eligible full-time taught Master's course at a UK university participating in the scheme.
Must demonstrate the developmental relevance and potential impact of their proposed study.
Must ensure that their proposed study relates to one of the six CSC development themes.

Benefits

Full tuition fees at the UK university.
Return airfare from the scholar's home country to the UK and back.
Monthly living allowance.
Warm clothing allowance, where applicable.
Study travel grant for approved academic-related travel.
Child allowance for eligible scholars with dependents.
Disability support, where required.

How to apply

Apply for admission to an eligible full-time taught Master's course at a participating UK university.
Submit the Commonwealth Master's Scholarship application through the CSC's online application system, CSC Central.
Apply through an eligible nominating agency, selected NGO/charitable body, or other participating nominator, depending on the applicable route.
Check the specific eligibility criteria and deadline of your nominating agency, as nominators may apply additional requirements and may set an earlier deadline.
Submit the scholarship application to the CSC by 16:00 BST on 20 October 2026, ensuring all required supporting documents are uploaded in the required format and within the applicable deadline.

Please note: scholarship values, the number of awards, eligibility and deadlines change from year to year and are indicative here. Always confirm the current details on the official provider or university website before applying, and beware of any third party asking for payment to “secure” a scholarship.

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.wemakescholars.com/scholarship/commonwealth-masters-scholarships