Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2027-28
Last date 8 December 2026, 21:30 IST · applications open 10 November 2026
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What Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2027-28 is
One-year UK master's jointly funded by CSC and a participating UK university, airfare, tuition, stipend; applied via the university
Who can apply
Indian citizens living in India with a first-class or 2:1-equivalent degree by September 2027 who cannot afford UK study; anyone who has studied or worked a year or more in a high-income country is out.
The organiser's rules Citizens of listed countries incl. India; apply to an approved master's course at a participating UK university
What it pays
“A Commonwealth Shared Scholarship covers fees, approved fares and personal maintenance.”
Important dates
- Opens
- 10 November 2026
- Last date
- 8 December 2026, 21:30 IST
- Checked
- 31 October 2026, on Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (UK)'s own page
The receipt
Copied word for word from Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (UK)'s own page, so you can check it yourself:
“The closing date for applications is 16:00 GMT on Tuesday 8 December 2026.”
Desk notes
2027/28 dates are now announced: 'Applications for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for the 2027/28 academic year will open on Tuesday 10 November 2026.' Apply through CSC Central to an approved master's at a participating UK university; the 2027 course list is published before opening. 16:00 GMT = 21:30 IST. India is on the eligible-country list. Universities may also set their own earlier deadlines.
FAQ
What is the last date to apply for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2027-28?
The last date is 8 December 2026, 21:30 IST. Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (UK)'s own page says: "The closing date for applications is 16:00 GMT on Tuesday 8 December 2026."
When do applications for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2027-28 open?
10 November 2026.
Who can apply for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2027-28?
Indian citizens living in India with a first-class or 2:1-equivalent degree by September 2027 who cannot afford UK study; anyone who has studied or worked a year or more in a high-income country is out. In the organiser's words: Citizens of listed countries incl. India; apply to an approved master's course at a participating UK university.
How much does Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2027-28 pay?
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (UK)'s page says: "A Commonwealth Shared Scholarship covers fees, approved fares and personal maintenance."
Where do I apply for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2027-28?
On Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (UK)'s own site: https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-shared-scholarships/. The Deadline Desk links only to the organiser's page, never an aggregator.