Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and participating UK universities
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships — 2027/28
Open
Apply through CSC Central and separately obtain admission to an approved participating university course. Scholarships support UK study starting September/October 2027. The official current call is open; the scholarship cutoff is distinct from university admission deadlines.
Eligibility
Eligible citizenship/refugee status and permanent residence, including Nigeria; normally 2:1 degree or 2:2 plus relevant postgraduate qualification; unable to afford UK study. Restrictions on previous high-income-country study/work apply.
Funding, pay and costs
Full approved tuition, approved return airfare and living allowance; other conditional allowances are explained by CSC. No application fee through CSC.