- Provider: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK
- Host country: United Kingdom
- Study level: Master’s
- Funding: Fully funded: Covers tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs.
- Who can apply: Citizens of eligible Small Island Developing States (SIDS) countries, including Belize, Dominica, Fiji, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Kiribati, Maldives, Mauritius, Monserrat, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
- Fields of study: Subjects aligned with national development priorities, such as public policy, electrical energy systems, hydrology, biodiversity, cyber security, and environmental engineering.
- Deadline: 20 October 2026
About the scholarship
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) offers Master’s Scholarships specifically for citizens of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). This initiative supports students from eligible countries to pursue postgraduate study at universities across the United Kingdom. The programme aims to build resilience and support sustainable development in home countries by providing knowledge, skills, and professional networks.
What it covers
The scholarship is fully funded and typically includes:
- Tuition fees at the chosen UK university
- Living expenses for the duration of the course
- Travel costs to and from the UK
Selected scholars also participate in a programme of activities, networking events, and initiatives facilitated by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Who can apply
Applicants must be citizens of one of the following eligible Small Island Developing States:
- Belize
- Dominica
- Fiji
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Jamaica
- Kiribati
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Monserrat
- Nauru
- Papua New Guinea
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and The Grenadines
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
Study subjects should align with the applicant’s country’s development priorities, such as public policy, environmental engineering, cyber security, or health sciences.
How to apply
Applications for the 2027/28 academic year open on 8 September 2026 and close at 16:00 BST on 20 October 2026. To apply, visit the official CSC website and follow the instructions to access the application system. Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before submitting your application.
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