University of Southampton
South England
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
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23 June 2025
These scholarships are offered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). They are for students from eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries who want to study for a full-time taught master’s degree at a UK university.
This scholarship covers:
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your tuition fees
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return travel costs
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a monthly stipend
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an allowances package
Candidates will be chosen based on:
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their potential to impact the development of their home country
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academic merit
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the quality of their study plan
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study across a range of subject areas. It’s offered to students whose studies fall under one of these themes:
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Science and technology for development
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Strengthening health systems and capacity
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Promoting global prosperity
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Strengthening global peace, security and governance
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Strengthening resilience and response to crises
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Access, inclusion and opportunity
You must:
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be a British Protected Person, a citizen of, or a refugee in, one of the eligible countries
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live permanently in one of the eligible countries
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be available to start your academic studies by the start of the UK academic year in September
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have by September either a degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours or a second class degree (2:2) and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a master’s degree)
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be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship
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provide all supporting documentation in the required format
The Commission will normally only fund your first UK master’s degree. You’ll need to provide justification If you’re applying for a second UK master’s degree.
