Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) · UK universities (part-funding agreement)
Bourse Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) au Royaume-Uni, doctorat
This scholarship has not been translated into English yet. The facts below are still accurate. Read the French version
- Level Doctorate
- Funding Fully funded
- Language Anglais
- Verified on 26 September 2026
See the sources
This Commonwealth Scholarship Commission program funds full-time PhD studies at UK universities for candidates from developing countries, covering tuition and living expenses to support high-impact research and contribute to the development needs of their home nations. Applications close on 20 October 2026, that is 13 days.
Next action
How to apply
Check the blocking conditions before preparing your application.
Fit with your profile
Add your nationality, level and field to see, point by point, whether this opportunity concerns you.
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Deadlines
| Intake | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027/28 | 20 October 202616:00 BST. Les agences de nomination nationales peuvent fixer des dates limites antérieures. | Open |
Conditions
Blocking requirements
Diplôme 2:1 ou 2:2 + Master
Assets
Potentiel de leadership et impact sur le développement
Watch points
Double candidature
What is actually funded
- Tuition
- Living stipend · 1 712 GBP/mois
- Allocation de vie (Stipend)
- Voyage
- Allocation famillePartially covered.
- Recherche sur le terrain
Countries covered
Restricted to PhD applicants from the 17 countries listed by the CSC, with permanent residence in one of those countries, and an academic profile equivalent to a 2:1 degree, or a 2:2 plus a relevant master's degree.. In the provided data, the explicitly listed French-speaking African countries are Togo and Rwanda. Special categories do exist, including refugees and British protected persons, but they do not remove the nomination and academic level requirements.
Application pathway
A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.
- 01
Check the conditions
Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.
- 02
Prepare the documents
Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.
- 03
Submit on the official site
Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.
- 04
Track the cycle
Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.
Documents to prepare or confirm
This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.
- Preuve de citoyenneté/résidenceCopie du passeport valide ou carte d'identité nationale.
- Relevés de notesTous les diplômes d'études supérieures, avec traductions certifiées si nécessaire.
- RéférencesAu moins deux lettres de recommandation signées sur papier à en-tête.
- Déclaration de soutien du superviseurLettre signée du superviseur au Royaume-Uni confirmant l'acceptation du projet.
And you, on this one?
What works in your favour and what would rule you out on this particular scholarship depends on your own case. Fill in your profile and the page answers.
What we verified
Each statement below was checked against the official source on the date shown.
Ouverture des candidatures 2027/28
Method: Lecture directe
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Decide before 20 October
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These briefs are drawn from official sources on the date shown. Programmes change their rules without notice: always check the provider's own site before applying.