Amount
Varies
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Master's, PhD
Deadline
TBD
About This Scholarship
Fully funded scholarships for students from Commonwealth countries to pursue Master's or PhD studies at UK universities. Covers tuition, living allowance, return airfare, thesis grant, and warm clothing allowance.
What it takes to get there
Student visa
- Proof of funds: £1,171 per month, for 9 months. (£1,529 per month in London.)official source
This award does not say it covers living costs, so plan to show this amount yourself. The official page says a scholarship or sponsor letter can count as proof.
- Application fee: £558.official source
- Health surcharge: £776 per year of the visa.official source
- Usual decision time: about 3 weeks.official source
- From Gaza: the government says it will seek to help eligible students leave if the scholarship covers both course fees and living costs, and that the journey out cannot be guaranteed. This award does not say it covers living costs, so it may not qualify for this support.official source
- A post-study work visa exists for graduates.official source
Checked on the official pages on 2026-09-27. Rules change; confirm on the official page before you pay or book.
Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Commonwealth Scholarships for Master's and PhD — UK?
Fully funded scholarships for students from Commonwealth countries to pursue Master's or PhD studies at UK universities. Covers tuition, living allowance, return airfare, thesis grant, and warm clothing allowance.
Who can apply for the Commonwealth Scholarships for Master's and PhD — UK?
Students pursuing Master's, PhD degrees can apply. International students are eligible.
What is the application deadline?
Please check the official scholarship website for current application deadlines.
How much funding does this scholarship provide?
Funding amounts vary. Check the official website for detailed financial information.
What are the requirements?
Requirements vary. Please check the official scholarship website for detailed eligibility criteria.
How competitive is this scholarship?
The Commonwealth Scholarships for Master's and PhD — UK has an acceptance rate of approximately 20.91%. This scholarship has moderate competition.
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