The University College London (UCL) in the United Kingdom has opened applications for the 2026 Commonwealth Shared Scholarships.
This fully funded scholarship covers full tuition, a living allowance, and return airfare for eligible students who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree in the UK.
In this guide, you will find all the details you need to apply successfully: requirements, benefits, available programs, and step-by-step instructions.
🌍 UCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Summary
Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
Study Destination: Study in the UK
Category: Postgraduate & Masters Scholarships
Eligible Countries: Developing Commonwealth Countries
Benefits: Full Scholarship, Living Allowance, Travel Costs
IELTS Requirement: Not Required
Deadline: December 9, 2025
🔎 About the UCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship (CSSS)
The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) is a partnership between the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) and UK universities.
Its purpose is to:
Support academically excellent students from developing Commonwealth nations
Provide opportunities for postgraduate study in the UK
Enable scholars to gain skills essential for the development of their home countries
This scholarship is intended for students who cannot afford to study in the UK without financial support.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the UCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship, applicants must:
Be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British Protected Person
Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
Be available to start studies in September/October 2026
Hold by September 2026:
A First Class or Upper Second Class (2:1) undergraduate degree, OR
A Lower Second Class (2:2) with a relevant Master’s degree
Provide justification if applying for a second UK Master’s degree
Not have studied or worked for one year or more in a high-income country
Be unable to afford study in the UK without the scholarship
Apply for admission to one of the eligible UCL programmes
🎁 Scholarship Benefits & Duration
Number of Awards: Up to 8 scholarships for the 2026/27 session
Coverage Includes:
Full tuition fees
Monthly maintenance stipend
Economy round-trip airfare to and from the UK
Additional allowances (where applicable)
Duration: Usually one year (full-time Master’s)
🎓 Eligible UCL Programmes (2026)
Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering
MSc Earthquake Engineering with Disaster Management
Department of Risk & Disaster Reduction
MSc Risk and Disaster Science
Development Planning Unit (DPU)
MSc Urban Economic Development
Division of Medicine
MSc Clinical Drug Development
Institute for Global Health
MSc Global Health and Development
Institute for Global Prosperity
MSc Prosperity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care
MSc Humanitarian Policy and Practice
IOE – Department of Education, Practice & Society
MA Education, Gender and International Development
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📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
To apply for the UCL Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2026, candidates must:
Step 1: Visit UCL’s Scholarship Page
Click the button below to access UCL’s official scholarship portal.
Step 2: Apply via the CSC Portal
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) portal opens on Wednesday, 12 November.
Submit your application through the CSC system.
Step 3: Apply for Admission at UCL
You must submit an active admission application to UCL
Include all documents, including references
Deadline for UCL admission: 20 January 2026
Step 4: Wait for Notification
Successful and reserve nominees will be contacted by mid-April 2026
Final confirmation will be sent by July 2026, after CSC completes eligibility checks
👉 CLICK HERE TO APPLY
📅 Deadline
December 9, 2025
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