Commonwealth Master's Scholarship (UK)
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Value
- Tuition + £1,712/month (£2,000 in London) + airfare
- IELTS
- Not required
- Min CGPA
- -
A UK scholarship for a full-time taught master at a UK university. It is for people from low and middle income Commonwealth countries. Bangladesh is on the eligible list.
Covers: Tuition + £1,712/month (£2,000 in London) + airfare · Deadline: To be announced · Last updated:
Who can apply
Citizen of, or refugee in, an eligible country such as Bangladesh, and living there. A first degree of at least upper second class (2:1), or a lower second plus a relevant postgraduate degree. You cannot afford UK study without the award. There is no age limit. People who already studied a master in the UK cannot apply. You must return home after the award.
Benefits
Approved return airfare. Full tuition fees. Stipend of £1,712 a month, or £2,000 a month in London (current rates). Some family allowances for single parents.
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How to apply
1) Apply through a national nominating agency or another approved nominator. Each nominator sets its own rules and deadline. 2) Also fill in the CSC Central online form. 3) Nominators send names to the CSC by December. 4) Results by July.
Deadline
The 2027/28 round closed on 20 October 2026 at 16:00 BST. The 2028/29 round: Not yet confirmed. Waiting for the official announcement.
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Who can apply?
Citizen of, or refugee in, an eligible country such as Bangladesh, and living there. A first degree of at least upper second class (2:1), or a lower second plus a relevant postgraduate degree. You cannot afford UK study without the award. There is no age limit. People who already studied a master in the UK cannot apply. You must return home after the award.
What does the scholarship cover?
Approved return airfare. Full tuition fees. Stipend of £1,712 a month, or £2,000 a month in London (current rates). Some family allowances for single parents.
What is the deadline?
The 2027/28 round closed on 20 October 2026 at 16:00 BST. The 2028/29 round: Not yet confirmed. Waiting for the official announcement.
How do I apply?
1) Apply through a national nominating agency or another approved nominator. Each nominator sets its own rules and deadline. 2) Also fill in the CSC Central online form. 3) Nominators send names to the CSC by December. 4) Results by July.
Is IELTS required?
IELTS is not always mandatory; universities or programmes may accept alternative proof.
Official source: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-masters-scholarships/ · Last updated: 2026-11-02