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Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

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Deadline:

2026-12-08

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Value:

$ 24,000

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No. of Recipients:

50


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Commonwealth scholarships support talented students from low and middle income Commonwealth countries to study in the UK.

Shared Master’s Scholarships are offered at selected UK universities for selected courses. The Commonwealth Scholarships Commission (CSC) works with these universities to share the cost of funding for these awards.

Funded by UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), they help develop future leaders and professionals who can contribute to sustainable development in their home countries. 

Eligibility criteria

To get this scholarship you must:

be a British Protected Person, a citizen of an eligible country, or a refugee living in an eligible country
be permanently resident in one of the eligible countries 
be available to start your academic studies by the start of the UK academic year in September 2027
have a 2:1 honours degree, or a 2:2 degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification
be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship 
provide all supporting documentation in the required format 
meet the English language requirements for your course by the end of February
not have studied or worked in a high income country for more than 1 academic year
return to your home country within 1 month of the scholarship ending
You must also study 1 of the following programmes: 

MSc Cancer Biology and Immunology
MSc Electrochemistry and Battery Technologies
MA Fashion Management
MSc Gerontology
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission provides more information on this scholarship.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In a landmark partnership, the QS Scholarships platform merged with ImpACT charity organization in 2020, culminating in a synergy of resources that now manifests as QS ImpACT Scholarships.

Institution-funded scholarships are exclusively backed by the institution itself. This implies that scholarship recipients need to secure acceptance for their studies at the said institution in order to qualify. It's essential to note that each scholarship comes with its own set of eligibility criteria and prerequisites.  On the other hand, QS ImpACT Scholarships mark a collaborative effort between the ImpACT charity organization and QS. These scholarships present a unique advantage – they allow candidates to be considered regardless of the institution they choose for their studies, as long as they meet the appropriate study-level requirements. To delve deeper into the eligibility criteria associated with these scholarships, we invite you to explore the relevant scholarship details.

Yes, you can apply for as many scholarships as you wish. Just make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria and follow the application process for each.

Scholarships by institutions are managed by the school, university or collage offering the scholarship and the winner will also be announced by them. QS ImpACT Scholarships are managed by us here at QS and we’ll announce the winner.  

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