2026 Commonwealth Masters Scholarships For Developing Countries (Fully-funded)

Great news! The Commonwealth Masters Scholarship is opening soon for students who want to study in the UK. This scholarship is fully funded, which means it pays for your tuition fees, travel, and even gives you money each month to live on.

If you dream of studying a Master’s degree in the UK, this is a fantastic chance!

What is the Commonwealth Masters Scholarship?

• Where? Study in the United Kingdom (UK)

• Who can apply? Students from developing countries who want to do a Master’s degree

• What does it cover? Full tuition fees, travel tickets to and from the UK, and a monthly living allowance (around £1,452 to £1,781 depending on where you study)

• When can you apply? From September 2, 2025, to October 14, 2025

• No need for IELTS!

Who Can Apply?

To apply, you must:

• Be from a Commonwealth country or be a refugee there.

• Live in a Commonwealth country.

• Have a good first university degree (usually a 2:1 or above, or a 2:2 with a Master’s degree).

• Be ready to start your studies in the UK in September 2026.

• Show that you cannot afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.

What Does the Scholarship Give You?

• Airfare (plane ticket) to the UK and back home.

• Full tuition fees paid.

• A monthly living allowance to help with food, rent, and other costs.

• Extra money if you have children and are a single parent.

• Some money for warm clothes and study-related travel.

What Documents Do You Need to Prepare?

When applying, you will need to provide:

• Your university qualifications.

• Any awards or publications you have.

• Your work experience and how it relates to your future studies.

• Details of three referees who can support your application (one should be your current boss if you have one).

• A statement about how your studies will help your country develop.

• Your career plans for after your scholarship.

• A personal statement about your background and leadership experience.

• A scan of your passport or ID card.

How to Apply for the Scholarship?

1. Applications open on September 2, 2025.

2. Apply online through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) website.

3. You must also apply through a nominating agency in your country (like your government or certain organizations).

4. The last day to apply is October 14, 2025.

5. Each nominating agency may have its own rules and deadlines, so check with them first.

If you want to study in the UK without worrying about money, don’t miss this chance! Start preparing your documents now and apply when the portal opens.

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