Nigerians seeking postgraduate education in the United Kingdom can now apply for the 2027/2028 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship, which provides fully funded opportunities to study approved Master’s degree programmes at participating UK universities.
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The scholarship covers approved tuition fees, return air tickets and a monthly living allowance of £1,712. Scholars studying at universities in the London metropolitan area are entitled to £2,000 monthly.
It is designed for talented students from eligible Commonwealth countries who cannot afford to study in the UK and intend to use their training to support development in their home countries.
Nigeria is among the eligible countries. The scholarship is for full-time Master’s programmes beginning in September or October 2027. It does not cover undergraduate or PhD studies.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be Nigerian citizens, or citizens of another eligible Commonwealth country, and must be permanently resident in an eligible country.
Candidates must hold, by September 2027, a first degree with at least an Upper Second-Class (2:1) qualification. Applicants with a Lower Second-Class (2:2) degree may also qualify if they have a relevant postgraduate qualification, usually a Master’s degree.
Applicants must also demonstrate that they cannot afford to study in the UK without the scholarship. They must be available to begin their studies in September 2027 and must not have studied or worked for one academic year or more in a high-income country.
There is no age limit. However, applicants must provide all required supporting documents and meet the admission conditions of their chosen university.
What the scholarship covers
Successful candidates will receive full approved tuition fees, return airfare from their home country to the UK, and a monthly stipend of £1,712. Those studying at universities in the London metropolitan area will receive £2,000 monthly.
Other support may include a warm clothing allowance, thesis grant and study travel grant, where applicable.
How to apply
Interested Nigerians should first visit the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) website at https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/shared/ to identify the approved courses and participating universities for the 2027/2028 programme.
Applicants must apply for an approved Master’s course at a participating university and separately secure admission to the institution. They should then complete the scholarship application through the CSC Central portal at https://portal.csccentralonline.org.uk/application.
Candidates may apply for more than one course or university but can accept only one Commonwealth Shared Scholarship. Applications close at 4 pm GMT on December 8, 2026. Applicants should submit early and ensure all required documents are uploaded before the deadline.
