Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) with UK universities
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships (United Kingdom)
Dates unknownFully funded
No dates published. Check the official website ↗.
In short
- One-year master's in the UK, on a list of approved courses.
- Flight, tuition and a monthly allowance paid.
- You apply to the university and to the CSC. The university selects.
- The 2026/27 round is closed. The next round is not announced yet.
What a master's degree offers
- One or two years after a bachelor's, to specialise in your field.
- It prepares you for more specialised jobs and roles with more responsibility.
- It is also the step before a PhD.
Who can apply
- You are a citizen of Vanuatu (or another eligible Commonwealth country) and you live there.
- You have not studied or worked for a year or more in a high-income country. Distance study from home is fine.
- You could not afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
- Age
- No age limit.
- Work experience
- Not required
- English test
- English requirements depend on the university or course
Depending on the level
Master's
- A first degree with upper second-class honours (2:1), or a lower second-class degree plus a relevant postgraduate qualification.
For Ni-Vanuatu applicants
- Vanuatu is on the official list of eligible countries.
- The CSC does not ask for an English test, but your UK university may.
- Where you study
- United Kingdom
- Language of study
- English
- Fields of study
- Only master's courses on the CSC's approved list, at participating UK universities. Courses are chosen for their value for development.
What it covers
- Travel
- Tuition fees
- Living allowance
- Fieldwork / research costs
- Family / dependants support
Return flight, all tuition fees, a monthly allowance (£1,452, or £1,781 in London), a thesis grant and a study travel grant. Single parents get an allowance for their children.
Obligations after the scholarship
- You sign an undertaking to go back to Vanuatu as soon as possible after the scholarship.
How to apply
How you apply: Apply online with the provider
- 1Choose one or more master's courses from the CSC's list of approved courses.
- 2Apply for admission to the university, following its own rules and deadlines.
- 3Apply for the scholarship online through CSC Central, with your transcripts, passport and two references.
Selection
- Each university chooses its candidates and puts them forward. The CSC checks they are eligible.
Documents checklist
Tick them off as you go. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.
Guides that help with this application
- Getting your documents ready in VanuatuBirth certificate, passport, certified copies, translations, transcripts, police clearance, medical checks: where to go and what to ask.
- Referee letters: who to ask and howHow to choose your referees, ask them early, and give them what they need to write a useful letter.
- English tests (IELTS and others)When you need an English test, which score programmes ask for, where to take IELTS in Vanuatu, and how to prepare for free.
- After you're selectedAccept the offer, get your visa, prepare to leave, and know what you promise to do.
Last checked 14 Oct 2026
Sources (1)
- CSC – Commonwealth Shared Scholarships · 14 Oct 2026
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