UK Government (CSC)
Commonwealth Scholarships
🗓 Typically opens Oct, closes Dec–Jan — check portal
Visit official page →Who's eligible
Citizens of Commonwealth low- and middle-income countries. Distinguished, low-income scholarships also cover PhD and split-site PhD.
What you'll need
First class or strong upper-second degree · demonstrate the study will contribute to development back home · online application through the CSC portal.
The perks
Full tuition, living stipend, return airfare, thesis grant, and in-country conference/travel allowances for eligible categories.
Where it leads
Postgraduate study across all disciplines; strong track record of alumni entering public service, academia, and civil society leadership.