Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK · Royaume-Uni
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships
This scholarship has not been translated into English yet. The facts below are still accurate. Read the French version
- Country Royaume-Uni
- Level Doctorate
- Funding Fully funded
- Language Anglais
- Verified on 22 August 2026
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Commonwealth PhD Scholarships is a Doctorate-level scholarship hosted at Royaume-Uni in Royaume-Uni, taught in Anglais, coverage: Fully funded. Applications close on 20 October 2026, that is 14 days.
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How to apply
Check the blocking conditions before preparing your application.
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Deadlines
| Intake | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027/28 | 20 October 202616.00 BST | Announced |
Conditions
Blocking requirements
Citoyenneté ou statut de réfugié dans un pays éligible du Commonwealth
Diplôme de premier cycle (2:1 minimum)
Candidature via un organisme nominateur
Watch points
Frais de candidature inexistants
Risque de perte de données
What is actually funded
- Travel
- Tuition
- Living stipend
Countries covered
PhD applicants from least developed countries and vulnerable states of the Commonwealth. The exact scope depends on being from an eligible Commonwealth country, with citizenship or refugee status, and permanent residence there. A minimum academic standard is required, and the application must come through a nominating body, which rules out direct applications to the CSC.
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.
- Identity document or passport
- Degrees, transcripts and academic records
- CV or academic and professional background
- Motivation statement, project or written responses
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 le 8 septembre 2026
Method: Lecture directe · 23 August 2026
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Decide before 20 October
In one consultation we check with you the conditions that could rule you out, decide whether this application deserves your time, and set the steps until submission.
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