Commonwealth Shared Scholarship (UK)

Country

United Kingdom

Funding

Fully Funded

Degree

Master's

Dates

Varies by UK university (typically Oct–Dec 2026) — check the participating university's page

Study starts

Sep/Oct 2027

For applicants from Bangladesh: Apply directly to the participating UK university — no UGC nomination needed.

What it covers

• Tuition fees
• Monthly stipend
• Return airfare
• Warm clothing allowance

Who can apply

• Citizen of an eligible low or lower-middle income Commonwealth country (including Bangladesh)
• First degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours
• Unable to afford UK study without the scholarship
• Applying to a specific master's course that takes part in the scheme

How to apply

1. Find participating UK universities and courses on the CSC website
2. Apply for admission to the course
3. Complete the university's Shared Scholarship application and the CSC online form

Documents you'll need

• Transcripts and degree certificate
• References
• Personal statement
• Passport

Official website

Details checked on 28 Sept 2026.