Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme 2026/27 – Make You Apply Before 9 December 2025

Di Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Programme na one of di three Master’s-level awards wey Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) dey offer for UK, under di UK Government commitment to international development and di Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan. Di programme dey find academically strong people from different backgrounds wey get leadership potential and capacity to contribute to development for dia countries. E dey support talented but financially disadvantaged applicants from Least Developed Countries and middle-income nations, including conflict zones, to study full-time Master’s for UK. Di scholarships cover areas like governance, public health, environment, education, economic management and social development. For eligibility, candidates must come from approved Commonwealth countries, no suppose don study one year or more for high-income country, must show financial need, hold at least 2:1 degree or relevant postgraduate qualification, get strong commitment to develop dia home country, and submit all documents correct. Commonwealth Shared Scholarships dey jointly funded by participating UK universities and CSC and dem cover return airfare, full tuition, monthly stipend, warm clothing allowance, thesis and travel grants, TB testing, child allowance and support for scholars with disabilities.

Applications for di 2026/27 academic year go open on Wednesday, 12 November 2025 by 16:30 GMT and di deadline na Tuesday, 9 December 2025 by 16:00 GMT, and CSC no go accept late applications or documents. Applicants must apply to an approved Master’s course for participating UK university and also apply separately through CSC Central online system, wey use new 2FA login. Dem fit apply to multiple courses and universities but fit accept only one offer. Universities go shortlist and nominate dem to CSC by March 2026 before final selection. Key instructions include submitting early, saving regularly, no refresh browser, and noting say applications no fit edit after submission. Applicants must upload valid ID or passport, full transcripts and two signed references, or else dem go disqualify. Eligible countries include Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, India, Malaysia, South Africa and many others. Experts describe di scholarship as prestigious chance wey dey provide full funding, international exposure and development tools to build future leaders for Commonwealth nations, making di programme one powerful push for sustainable development and capacity building.