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Apply for the 2027/28 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship to study in the UK
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Dr. Oluwaferanmi Adeyemo· Founder & Lead Research Strategist
11 Nov 2026·5 min read
“Applications for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for the 2027/28 academic year are now open. The scholarships are for study in the UK beginning in September/October 2027. Deadline: Tuesday, 8 December 2026.”
Overview:
The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship programme is one of three Master’s programmes offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.
Purpose: To contribute to the development needs of Commonwealth countries by providing training for skilled and qualified professionals and academics who would not otherwise have been able to study in the UK.
Intended beneficiaries: High-quality postgraduate students from Least Developed and middle-income countries (including fragile and conflict-affected states), who have not studied for a year or more in a high-income country before, who would not otherwise afford to study in the UK, and who have the potential to enhance the development of their home countries with the knowledge and leadership skills they acquire.
How to apply:
Candidates can apply for more than one course and to more than one university, but they may only accept one offer of a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship.
Candidates must also apply and secure admission to the chosen university course in addition to applying for a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship.
Deadline: The closing date for applications is 16:00 GMT on Tuesday, 8 December 2026.
External Scheme / Portal
https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-shared-scholarships-applications/
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