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University of Nottingham

Commonwealth Masters Scholarship

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Any
Disciplines
Various benefits
Grant
United Kingdom
Location
14 Oct 2026
Application deadline

About

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships support outstanding students from eligible low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit and need based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

Full tuition fees

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

The scholarships are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and support full-time, one-year taught Master’s study.

Benefits

This scholarship cover approved tuition fees, approved airfare, and a living allowance stipend, amongst other financial assistance.

Eligibility

To apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship, you must:

  • be a Commonwealth Citizen, refugee or British protected person.
  • be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
  • be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK.
  • hold or be predicted to gain a first degree of at least 2:1 honours standard or a 2:2 degree with a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a master's degree).
  • be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
  • provide Commonwealth with all supporting documents in the required format.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

United Kingdom

Nationality

Any

Study experience required

Bachelor

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

14 Oct 2026

A separate application is required through CSC Central. Applicants must also apply through an eligible national nominating agency or selected non-governmental organisation or charitable body and apply separately for admission to the University of Nottingham.

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