Commonwealth Scholarships for Integrated Science: 2026 Profile

Q: What does Commonwealth Scholarships for Integrated Science: 2026 Profile cover?
A: Funding, eligibility, and application guidance for Commonwealth Master's Scholarships supporting postgraduate science and research specialists heading to the UK.

TL;DR This profile summarises eligibility, what’s covered, and bond/terms-verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.

Quick fit map

• TL;DR: This is a UK Master's scholarship route for eligible Commonwealth applicants.
• Scholarship Snapshot: Check citizenship, degree level, funding, and post-award obligation.
• Application Roadmap: Line up the CSC application, nominator route, references, and university choices.

Scholarship Snapshot

• Status: Applications for Commonwealth Master's Scholarships for the 2026/27 academic year are closed. Applicants apply through CSC Central and must also apply through an approved national nominating agency or selected NGO/charitable nominator; the CSC does not accept direct applications.
• Official Listing: Commonwealth Master's Scholarships -- Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
• Who It Targets: Citizens or refugees from eligible Commonwealth countries who are ready to begin a UK Master's degree in September/October 2026 and can demonstrate the need for full financial support
• Eligibility: Upper second-class honours (or equivalent) bachelor's degree by September 2026, plus the ability to articulate how your science or technology pathway advances Commonwealth development goals
• Tenable Institutions: UK universities with a CSC part-funding agreement across science, engineering, and interdisciplinary research programmes
• Bond: No formal service bond, but scholars must leave the UK at the end of the award and deliver development impact in their home country

Award Components

• Fully funded round-trip airfare between your home country and the UK
• Full tuition coverage negotiated between the CSC and your host university
• Monthly living stipend of GBP 1,452 outside London or GBP 1,781 within London (current 2025/26 rates)
• Warm clothing allowance where relevant
• Study travel grant for UK or overseas academic fieldwork
• Child allowance of GBP 622 per month for the first child and GBP 154 per month for the second and third child under 16 if you are a single parent, divorced, or widowed with dependants living in the UK

Reviewed by

Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)