The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme at Cranfield University in the UK is now accepting applications from students in low and middle-income Commonwealth countries for the 2026/2027 academic year. This is a fully funded Masters scholarship designed to support future leaders who wish to contribute to development in their home nations.
| Scholarship Overview | |
| Funding Status | Fully Funded (Covers tuition, stipend, and travel) |
| Degree Level | Masters (Taught) |
| Host Institution | Cranfield University, United Kingdom |
| Funding Provider | Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) & Cranfield University |
| Application Deadline | October 14, 2025 (Check with your National Nominating Agency for their internal deadline) |
Key Benefits of the Fully Funded Cranfield Commonwealth Scholarship
The 2026 Commonwealth Masters Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support, eliminating all major costs of studying in the UK.
| Benefit | Coverage |
| Tuition Fees | Fully covered by agreement between the CSC and Cranfield University. |
| Living Stipend | Monthly allowance (stipend) at the rate of £1,378 per month (rates quoted at 2025-2026 levels). |
| Travel & Airfare | Approved economy class airfare from your home country to the UK and a return ticket at the end of your award. |
| Study Grants | Warm clothing allowance and a study travel grant towards the costs of study-related travel. |
| Family Support | Child allowance is provided for single parent/widowed/divorced Scholars with children under 16 living with them in the UK. |
| Disability Support | A full assessment and eligibility for additional financial support will be offered to Scholars who share they have a disability. |
Cranfield University Commonwealth Masters Eligibility
To be eligible for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme at Cranfield, applicants must meet the following core criteria:
- Citizenship: Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
- Residency: Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
- Academic Start: Be available to start your academic studies at Cranfield University in the UK by September/October 2026.
- Financial Need: Be genuinely unable to afford to study in the UK without the scholarship.
- Academic Background: Typically hold a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard, or a lower second-class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification.
How to Apply for the 2026 Masters Scholarship
Applications for this prestigious scholarship must be made through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s (CSC) online application system. The CSC does not accept direct applications; you must be nominated by a national nominating agency or a selected non-governmental organisation.
- Check Eligibility: Confirm that your chosen Masters course at Cranfield is eligible for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme.
- Submit CSC Application: Complete and submit the application form on the CSC’s Electronic Application System (EAS) by October 14, 2025.
- Contact Nominator: You must also submit an application to your country’s National Nominating Agency (e.g., Ministry of Education, Scholarship Secretariat). They are responsible for nominating candidates to the CSC. Check with them for their specific, earlier internal deadline.
Official Scholarship Link: For the most up-to-date information and to start your application, visit the Cranfield University funding page:
→ https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/funding/funding-opportunities/commonwealth-scholarships