The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), in partnership with Brunel University London, is inviting applications from qualified students for the 2026 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship.
This fully funded award provides full tuition coverage, a monthly stipend of £1,781, travel expenses, a warm clothing allowance of £534, and several additional benefits designed to support scholars throughout their study in the United Kingdom.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £1,781 Monthly Stipend | Travel & Visa Costs | £534 Clothing Allowance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: December 9, 2025
Scholarship Details
Brunel University London is calling for applications from students in low- and middle-income Commonwealth nations for the 2026 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship. This scholarship is fully funded and offered through a partnership between Brunel University London and the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC).
The initiative aims to support academically strong candidates interested in development-focused Master’s programmes. Scholars benefit from world-class training and are encouraged to return to their home countries equipped to contribute to national growth and development.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be citizens of least-developed, low-, or lower-middle-income Commonwealth countries
- Meet the entry requirements of the selected programme
Available Programmes
Scholarships at Brunel University London will be awarded for the following approved Master’s courses:
Scholarship Benefits
The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship provides:
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Induction/orientation fee (N/A)
- Return travel fares
- Visa fees and related expenses
- Family allowances
- Disability allowance
- Study travel grant
- Thesis grant
- Monthly stipend of £1,781 per scholar
- Warm clothing allowance of £534 per scholar
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
- Academic merit
- Quality of the research proposal
- Potential contribution to development in the applicant’s home country
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview, after which Brunel University London will forward nominations to the CSC for verification.
How to Apply
To apply, interested candidates should:
- Click HERE to access the scholarship webpage
- Submit a scholarship application through one of the eligible programmes
- Await assessment by Brunel University London, after which shortlisted candidates will be interviewed
- Allow Brunel to forward the final nominee list to the CSC for their verification process
- Successful applicants will receive confirmation of their admission and scholarship status by July 2026
Due to the high volume of applications, Brunel University London will not notify unsuccessful candidates individually; however, an update will be posted on the scholarship webpage by late June 2026.
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