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Commonwealth Scholarships 2026

September 3, 2025

Commonwealth Scholarships are for talented individuals with the potential to make a positive impact on the global stage, funded by the UK Department for International Development.

Benefits

  • Approved airfare from home country to UK and return
  • Approved tuition fees
  • Stipend (living allowance) at rates set annually
  • Thesis grant towards cost of preparing thesis (PhD only)
  • Initial arrival allowance
  • Warm clothing allowance

Requirements

  1. Be a citizen of eligible Commonwealth country
  2. Hold first degree of upper second class honours standard
  3. Be unable to afford to study in UK without scholarship
  4. Have provided evidence of English language ability
  5. Not have previously studied for one year or more in developed country

Scholarship Types

  • Master's scholarships (one year)
  • PhD scholarships (three years)
  • Split-site scholarships (12 months in UK)

How to Apply

Apply through your national nominating agency or directly to Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.