Commonwealth Master's and PhD Scholarships (UK)
📅 Closed on 20 Oct 2026
The 2027/28 round closed on 20 October 2026 (16:00 BST). The next round is expected to open around September 2027.
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Provider
- Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (UK Government funded)
- Study level
- Master's, PhD / Research
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Fields of study
- Study linked to the Commission's development themes
- Deadline
- 20 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 24 Oct 2026
UK Government scholarships for talented students from eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries, including Sri Lanka, who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.
Who can apply
- Citizens (or refugees / British protected persons) of an eligible Commonwealth country, permanently living there. Sri Lanka is on the eligible list.
- Master's: a one-year, full-time taught master's at a UK university. MBAs and research master's degrees are not supported.
- PhD scholarships also exist. Check the Commission's eligible-country list for each scheme.
- Sri Lankan applicants are put forward by the national nominating agency, which can set extra rules such as degree class. Read its notice carefully.
What it usually covers
Tuition fees, a monthly living allowance and return airfare are normally included. Confirm the full list of benefits on the official page.
2027/28 timeline (for reference)
- Applications opened: 8 September 2026
- CSC online deadline: 20 October 2026, 16:00 BST
- Nominating agencies send their candidates to the Commission by December 2026
- Results: by July 2027
How to apply
You apply both online through the Commission's application system and to the nominating agency in Sri Lanka. Missing either one makes the application invalid.
About this scholarship
Commonwealth Master's and PhD Scholarships (UK) is a fully funded scholarship in United Kingdom for master's / phd / research study. Closed on 20 Oct 2026. Read the details above, then apply through the official website. Scholarship rules and dates can change, so confirm everything with the provider before you apply.
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