Commonwealth Scholarship 2027/2028 (Fully Funded)

The Commonwealth Scholarship 2027/2028 gives eligible students from Nigeria a route to postgraduate study in the UK. This guide covers the key rules, documents, dates, funding, and steps you need to know.

The Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) manages the award. Nigeria is on the list of eligible countries. The 2027/28 application window opens on 8 September 2026. It closes at 16:00 BST on 20 October 2026. Study starts in September or October 2027. citeturn0search0

If you are also considering another UK award, read our Chevening Scholarship 2027/2028 guide. It covers a different route, so the rules and application process are not the same.