Benefits
The Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship provides financial support for a full-time Master’s degree in the UK The scholarship is designed for students who cannot afford to study in the UK without financial support.
Available Study Fields
The scholarship covers six main development areas: science and technology, health systems, innovation and entrepreneurship, peace and governance, crisis resilience, and access and inclusion.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be citizens of an eligible Commonwealth country and must normally have a suitable Bachelor’s degree by September 2027 They should also be unable to afford UK study without the scholarship.
Who Can Apply
Students from eligible low and middle-income Commonwealth countries can apply. For Pakistani applicants, HEC also requires Pakistani/AJ&K nationality and other HEC requirements.
Required Documents
Applicants may need academic transcripts, degree documents, references and other supporting documents. Pakistani applicants must also provide a valid HAT score of at least 60 out of 100 under the current HEC requirements.
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How to Apply
Applicants must apply through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) application system. Pakistani applicants must also complete the HEC online application. Both applications must be submitted before their deadlines.
Selection Process
Applications are first handled through the relevant nominating agency. Nominated candidates are then considered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for final selection.
Study Duration
The scholarship is for full-time taught Master’s study at a UK university. Studies for the 2027-28 academic year are expected to begin in September or October 2027.
Application Deadline
For the 2027-28 Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship, applications close on 20 October 2026 at 4:00 PM BST. Pakistani applicants must also submit the HEC application by 20 October 2026 at 4:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time.
Important Dates
Applications open on 8 September 2026. Nominating agencies are expected to submit nominations by December 2026, results are expected in July 2027, and studies are expected to start in September/October 2027.
